The Association for Practical and Professional Ethics
Who We Are
The Association for Practical and Professional Ethics (APPE) is a membership organization dedicated to advancing scholarship, education, and practice in practical and professional ethics.
Or, as we like to say, we're an organization for the ethically curious.
As a member, you'll get exclusive opportunities and discounts to attend APPE programs, including our annual conference, and more. As a non-member, you can still stay informed by joining our listserv to receive our monthly newsletter and weekly jobs and events postings.
Interested in becoming a member?
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Register for the Annual Conference
Registration is open for the 34th Annual APPE International Conference, which will be held February 20-23, 2025, in Norfolk, Virginia.This year's special focus is What Makes Us Human.
Rates are as follows:
Full Conference (Member): $300
Full Conference (Non-Member): $550
Full Conference (Students): $115
Daily rates range from $100 to $240 for members and non-members
Pre-Conference rates range from $25 to $190 for types of offerings and member/non-member rates.
There will be an online-only portion of the conference program on March 28, 2025 to accommodate our members, presenters, and guests who are located across the globe, or who are unable to attend the in-person conference in Norfolk. Registration information will be released in early 2025.
New Report on Improving Research Integrity Released
Last fall, APPE convened the National Dialogue on the State of Research Integrity Education. The aims of the Dialogue were to (1) characterize historical and current approaches used to teach responsible conduct of research (RCR) and build cultures of research integrity, and (2) propose strategies to strengthen the network of accountability within and between relevant partner sectors.
We recently released a report outlining those strategies, and the discussion at the National Dialogue event, titled "Improving Research Integrity: The Role of Accountability Across the Research Enterprise."
The 2024-2025 IEB Season is Here!
The 2024-2025 Ethics Bowl Season has begun!
- Download the 2024 Regional Ethics Bowl Case Set.
- Get information about the Regional Competitions.
- Did your team earn a bid to the national competition? Learn more here.
- Learn more about the Ethics Bowl competition, including how to start a team.
What We Do
Through our signature programs, as well as an annual conference and a variety of programs and events, APPE fosters moral reasoning skill development, works to promote ethical conduct in all sectors of our daily lives, nurtures the next generation of ethical leaders, and seeks to advance civil public discourse on diverse ethical issues.
Mark Your Calendar
34th Annual APPE International Conference
Join us in Norfolk, Virginia, Feb. 20-23, 2025, for the APPE Annual Conference. The conference welcomes APPE members as well as nonmembers from various disciplines and professions.
2025 APPE IEB® National Championship
The 29th Annual Association For Practical And Professional Ethics Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl® will be held in Norfolk, Virginia, on February 22 and 23, 2025.
Virtual Realities, Real Ethics: Navigating the Digital Frontier
An Ethics Roundtable, presented in partnership with Felician University.
Wednesday, February 26, 1 to 2 p.m., ET.
Upcoming Events
Organizational Members
Gies College of Business
Prindle
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