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Annual Meeting Online Newsroom

The APA's 163rd Annual Meeting is May 22-26, 2010 in New Orleans.
 
Press Registration is now open.

We invite credentialed news media to register online for the world’s largest psychiatric gathering. Press will have interview access to leading APA decision makers, leaders in research and other key members of other mental health agencies and organizations. The meeting provides an opportunity to report on new mental health findings, studies, treatments and services.

Media Credentials and Registration

When you register for your press badge online, your information will be reviewed and your registration approved or denied based on your credentials. Past acceptance of press credentials does not guarantee an official press registration in 2010. Please review APA guidelines for journalists.

On-Site Media Check-In

Pick up your registration packet and press badges in the News Room starting at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 22 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in Room 211. To pick up a press badge, each press registrant must provide photo identification issued by federal, state, or local government. Each registrant must pick up his or her own press badge. Registrants without proper identification will not be admitted. OCPA staff reserve the right to deny press passes and access to the News Room. Additional press credentials may be required.

Press Briefing May 24

An opening press briefing highlighting the association’s 163rd annual meeting will be held on Monday, May 24, from 9 to 10 a.m. More information to come soon.

Non-Profit Public Relations Staff

In addition to credentialed news media, media registration and News Room access is available for public relations staff representing non profit medical and mental health organizations. Advance registration is required for non-profit public relations representatives by writing press@psych.org or calling 703-907-8640.

Media Registration:  https://www.xpressreg.net/register/apaa050/press/start.asp

News Room: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Room 211

The News Room hours:
Saturday, May 22, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday - Tuesday, May 23 –  25, 8 a.m. –  6 p.m.
Wednesday, May 26, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Annual Meeting Blog

For regular updates on plans for the 2010 Annual Meeting, visit and subscribe to the APA Annual Meeting blog.

Main APA Annual Meeting Page

Visit the main APA Annual Meeting page for information about New Orleans and places to stay.

APA Office of Communications and Public Affairs
press@psych.org, 703-907-8640