The African Population Conference (APC) is the largest scientific meeting on population issues organised every four years by the Union for African Population Studies (UAPS). The main aim of the conference is to examine the state of knowledge gaps regarding various population and development issues facing the African continent. The conference also offers an opportunity for a diverse set of stakeholders, researchers, policymakers, representatives of civil society, regional and international organisations as well as non-governmental organisations) to explore ways and means of applying research evidence generated to improve the wellbeing of the African people.

The APC is a hallmark event of  UAPS . To date, the Union has successfully organised eight conferences in various parts of the continent.