Celebrating 25 years of advancing connection, collaboration, and professional community.
2027 Conference Details
Every July, ABSAP members gather at a host business school for three days of high-impact networking and professional development.
2026 marks the 25th anniversary of ABSAP—a milestone that makes this gathering even more meaningful.
More than just a conference, it’s a collaborative think-tank where peers share best practices, dissect successes and failures, and benchmark against top institutions. Attendees leave with fresh strategies, renewed energy, and a powerful network of colleagues.
The 2027 conference will be hosted by The University of Pennsylvania, at The Wharton School, from
July 19–22, 2027.
2026 ABSAP Service Project
This year, ABSAP members brought comfort to patients in Duke Medical Center’s Adult Oncology Wing.
Conference attendees came to the conference with a new stuffed animal to donate.
Collected items were then delivered to the Duke Cancer Center where they were shared with patients who can use a little extra comfort during their journey.
What’s the story behind this effort?
Barb Thomas from Iowa has been sending stuffed animals to Duke’s Adult Oncology Wing for nearly 25 years in memory of her brother-in-law, Tony Higgins. During his illness, Tony found unexpected comfort in a simple stuffed animal. Inspired by his experience—and aware that many adults face cancer alone—Barb began this tradition to offer that same sense of comfort to others, honoring Tony’s memory in a meaningful way.