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2026 APA State Advocacy Conference

Online Registration Now Open!

  •  In-person
  •  Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel, Arlington, VA
  •  Sunday, November 15 - Monday, November 16, 2026

The State Advocacy Conference is a unique opportunity for APA members to learn more about the state legislative process and skills to effectively advocate on key issues that affect psychiatry and our patients. This conference is designed to help members work with their District Branches to build a diverse and varied psychiatrist advocacy network. The conference focuses on developing effective legislative strategies, engaging members in advocacy, and connecting with state legislators about the many challenges facing psychiatry and mental health at the state level. Attendees will gain skills to help equip you to engage lawmakers on legislation impacting state mental health care policies.

Online registration for the State Advocacy Conference is now open and will be open to all APA members. Click on the button below to register.

Meeting registration for the conference will open at noon on Sunday, November 15 and run until 5:00 p.m. The first session of the conference will begin at 3:00 p.m. Sessions will conclude by 3:00 p.m. on Monday, November 16.

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Questions?

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

2026 State Advocacy Conference in Arlington, VA, on November 15-16, hosted by the American Psychiatric Association

 

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