Events & Conference Information
2027 Conference
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
March 31, 2027 @ 8:00 AM - April 2, 2027 @ 5:00 PM
6000 Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746
More Information Soon to Come!
2026 Conference
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Hotel
March 4 @ 9:00 AM - March 10 @ 5:00 PM
1201 Market Street (guest entrance at 1200 Filbert Street)
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Smoke-Free Property
Pet Policy: Pets Not Allowed
Guest Room Reservations
The ACJS reservation group rate is $229 per night (single/double/triple occupancy). All applicable local and state taxes will apply. The Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Hotel does have guest rooms with Club Lounge access. This room type will be available through the ACJS group reservations portal; however, if you wish to upgrade your room type, additional rates apply and may vary depending on availability.
The hotel rate is independent of ACJS registration fees. The hotel cut-off date is Monday, March 9, 2026, or until sold out.
It is preferred that you reserve your hotel accommodations through the online reservation system, which also provides more detailed information about the hotel. If you choose to call the hotel for reservations, be sure to mention that you are with the ACJS Annual Meeting group.
Hotel reservation link: https://book.passkey.com/go/ACJSAnnualMeeting2026(opens in new tab)
Air/Ground Transportation
Closest airport to the hotel: Philadelphia (PHL) Airport
Approximate distance from hotel: 7.2 miles (ca. 12 km)
The hotel does not provide shuttle service from the airport
Parking
- On-Site Parking: $31 daily
- Valet: $69.50 daily
APS Member’s Eastern State Penitentiary Tour!
March 6 @ 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM — Free
We would like to invite all Alpha Phi Sigma Members and Advisors who will be attending the 2026 APS Conference in Philadelphia, PA to join us for a tour of the Eastern State Penitentiary.
IF YOU AND/OR YOUR MEMBERS WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND THE TOUR, PLEASE EMAIL HEADQUARTERS WITH THE NAMES OF EACH MEMBER WHO WILL BE PARTICIPATING.
Registration closed 2/18/2026
The tour will be on Friday, March 6, 2026. APS members will meet in the lobby of the hotel at 9:30am for a brisk 1.7 mile walk.
This is a sponsored, self-guided audio tour with limited tickets and will be first come, first served, so please email Headquarters as soon as possible to secure your spots on the tour.
Chapters registering for the tour MUST be in good standing. Chapter provisionary members and non-members wishing to attend MUST pay the entrance fee directly to Eastern State Penitentiary.
Adults $13 Students (with I.D.) $10