2012 Annual Meeting
Welcome! Bonjour, Bienvenidos, Bienvenue, Willkommen
Come and join your colleagues from across the U.S. and over 50 other countries for the psychiatry event of the year! Plan now to attend the 165th APA Annual Meeting, May 5-9, 2012, in the city of "Brotherly Love", Philadelphia, PA. The meeting will be taking place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. For information on Philadelphia, select: Local Attractions. An exciting meeting is planned, so continue to visit this site for continuous updates and postings.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
-Special Program with Aaron T. Beck, M.D.
Mark your calendar to attend the Opening Session on Sunday, May 6, for a special program with Aaron Beck, M.D. For details, select Special Program.
-Convocation Lecturer - Edward M. Kennedy, Jr.
The William C. Menninger Memorial Convocation Lecture will be presented by Mr. Edward M. Kennedy, Jr., on Monday May 7, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Twenty years ago, his father, the late Senator Edward Kennedy presented the Convocation Lecture in Washington, D.C., in 1992. For more information, select Convocation Lecture.
PLAN YOUR SCHEDULE NOW!
A full day of sessions starts on Saturday, May 5, at 8:00 a.m. Select Annual Meeting Schedule to view dates/times for registration, sessions, and exhibits. Refer to the APA Staff Contact List to reach the correct person for your Annual Meeting needs.
For complete information on the Annual Meeting, refer to the Annual Meeting Information Guide (with bookmarks).
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN:
Sorry you missed the early bird deadline of January 3, but you will still save up to $45 by registering before April 6. The earlier you register, the more you save.
Register now to attend the APA 2012 Annual Meeting. Select link below:
Member Advance Registration
Nonmember Advance Registration
Group Advance Registration
For more information on registration rates, see: Registration Information.
ANNUAL MEETING SESSIONS - APA SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM
Refer to the Session Highlights that are planned for the meeting: courses, lectures, workshops, and special sessions. A detailed, preliminary program will be available in February. Following is the Course Brochure for descriptions and costs.
Download the Preliminary Course Brochure (.PDF 20MB)
INTERNATIONAL ATTENDEES
Please begin the visa-application process immediately. The visa process takes longer then you may anticipate. For further information, please visit http://travel.state.gov/. For more information on international travel, see Travel Information - Domestic and International.
HOUSING RESERVATIONS
Includes rates, descriptions, shuttle bus locations, hotel map, and general housing reservation information.
Now Open! Register below:
Member Reservations
Nonmember Reservations
Exhibitor Reservations
TRAVEL DISCOUNTS - MACNAIR TRAVEL MANAGEMENT
The APA's official travel company, MacNair Travel Management/American Express is offering travel discounts on United, Delta, American Airlines, and Amtrak, as well as a variety of low-cost airline carriers.
EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES
Initial exhibit space sales based on priority points for first-round assignments will run from November 1-14. Any applications received after November 14 will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Please review the Exhibitor Prospectus for more information and see the Exhibit Hall Floor Plan for space availability. New this year is the online application that will streamline and expedite the approval process so that payments can be submitted electronically.
FIRST TIMER'S PRESENTATION
If you have never attended an APA Annual Meeting, this First Timer's Presentation will be helpful in answering the many questions you may have concerning attending such a meeting. The information below will help you navigate the ins and outs of the meeting. Upon closer review, if you have questions, forward an email to registration@psych.org. We look forward to your attendance.
FACTS ABOUT THE ANNUAL MEETING
A fact sheet has been prepared to answer the most commonly asked questions and to provide basic information about the APA meeting. You will be surprised by some of this data. Select: Fact Sheet for more information.
APA GIVES BACK TO PHILADELPHIA
Support the APA’s Annual Meeting outreach program with a donation to the Philadelphia Mental Health Center. This health center is available to children, adolescents, adults, and families in the greater Philadelphia area. They offer individual and family therapy, marital and couples therapy, psychiatric services and medication management, as well as psychological testing and evaluation. PMHC’s goal is to improve the social conditions by offering quality treatment and therapy to those affected by mental illnesses who find themselves without the proper resources. For more information, visit http://www.philamentalhealth.org/.
APA AFFILIATE PROGRAMS
American Psychiatric Foundation
Annual Benefit Event, Monday May 7, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
APA Alliance (APAA) Tentative Schedule
APA Art Association
ALLIED HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS (Allied Association or Allied Pharmaceutical)
The APA invites allied groups to hold a meeting, reception, or other event in conjunction with the APA Annual Meeting. For more information, select: Allied Health Organizations.
VIRTUAL REGISTRATION BAG
The Virtual Registration Bag allows exhibitors, retail, and service providers the opportunity to submit PDF materials for upload online to APA attendees prior to the meeting. This service also reduces copying and shipping. The cost is $500 per document. Contact Linda Bueno at lbueno@psych.org for more information.
NEW AND EXCITING THINGS FOR 2012!
New features are in place for the Annual Meeting to make your experience memorable, such as the Poster Sessions and Product Theaters now in the exhibit hall, $8 food vouchers for all paid attendees, Fitness & Health Pavilion with health screenings, discounts at APPI Bookstore, APA Cafe's to network with colleagues (with free Wi-Fi), and so much more. Select Highlights for more information.
APA TV Video
The APA is pleased to announce it will partner with the global TV production company WebsEdge for the second year to produce APA TV highlight video this year's Annual Meeting. This venture serves to raise the visibility of best practices in psychiatry and to feature collaborations between diverse institutions including research institutions, universities, and private sector organizations, as well as governmental bodies at all levels. Each daily APA TV program has two features: “Thought Leadership” and “Conference News.” Thought Leadership pieces are five-minute sponsored film segments highlighting programs, case studies, and best practices from the field. Conference News is a daily program of Annual Meeting highlights, featuring “behind the scenes” interviews, coverage of special events, and reactions to the day from attending delegates.
Watch a selection of news highlights and films created by WebsEdge for the 2011 Annual Meeting at www.psych.org/2011annual.
THINGS TO DO IN PHILLY:
BROAD STREET RUN - "BACK ON MY FEET"
Participate in a ten-mile race on Sunday May 6 on behalf of "Back on My Feet", a non-profit organization that promotes the self-sufficiency of those experiencing homelessness by promting running as a means to building confidence, strength, and self-esteem. For more information, go to: Back On My Feet.