2020 Annual Meeting | April 25-29, 2020 | Philadelphia

Join APA at the 2020 Annual Meeting!

April 25 - 29 | Philadelphia
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2020 Meeting Theme - Advancing Quality: Challenges & Opportunities
Explore APA's Annual Meeting: the premier psychiatry event of the year. Join us at the Pennsylvania Convention Center for 500+ educational sessions, 34 courses, 8 tracks, and 35 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ available.
Learn from renowned psychiatry thought-leaders
Earn up to 35 CME credits through a variety of educational opportunities
Get up-to-date on the latest research and discover new technologies
Connect with your colleagues from throughout the U.S. and around the world.

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Early Bird Registration ends on Feb. 24, 2020. View rates and info now.

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The Mental Health Innovation Zone

Not only is it an open and inviting atmosphere, but you are surrounded by experts who you might never get in the same room together on your own." Sean Christensen, M.D., Co-Founder and CEO of Cognova and 2019 Innovation Lab Alumni Award Winner.

The Mental Health Innovation Zone (MHIZ) is the APA's Annual Meeting showcase and catalyst for the advancement of mental health technologies, dedicated to answering the question "What's next in mental health technology?" Leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators in the mental health field gather to network, share ideas, and develop cutting-edge solutions to today's challenges in mental health care.

Learn more about MHIZ and the Psychiatry Innovation Lab, and see highlights from previous years below.

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Featured Speakers

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Patrice Harris, M.D., M.A.

Patrice A. Harris, M.D., M.A., became the 174th president of the American Medical Association in June 2019, and is the first African-American woman to hold the position. Dr. Harris has experience as a physician, public health administrator, patient advocate and medical society lobbyist. Dr. Harris will give the 2020 Annual Meeting Opening Session lecture.

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Richard Kogan, M.D.

Dr. Kogan has had a distinguished career both as a concert pianist and as a physician. Praised for his "exquisite playing" by The New York Times, Richard has been described by The Boston Globe as having "somehow managed to excel at the world's two most demanding professions." Dr. Kogan will give the 2020 Menninger Convocation Lecture.

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The Annual Meeting Blog

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December 10, 2019

Top reasons to stay at the official conference hotel at the 2020 Annual Meeting

The official conference hotel for the 2020 Annual Meeting offers attendees special pricing, amenities and a great location to base your meeting experience. Learn how staying at the official conference hotel enhances your meeting experience and benefits future meetings.

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  2020 Registration Key Dates

  • Registration Opens Tuesday, January 7, 2020
  • Early Bird Registration Ends Monday, February 24, 2020
  • Advance Registration Ends Monday, March 23, 2020
  • Late Advance Registration Ends Wednesday, April 22, 2020
  • On-Site Registration April 23 - April 29, 2020
  • Allied Group Meeting Requests Begin Thursday, December 19, 2019.

APA TV

Highlight cutting-edge research advancing psychiatric patient care on daily episodes of APA TV.

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Exhibitors

Learn about exhibitor opportunities and promoting your brand through strategic partnerships and advertising at this year's Annual Meeting.

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Allied Group Meetings

APA encourages affiliate organizations to host allied meetings and/or special events in conjunction with the meeting.

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Abstract Submissions

APA is no longer accepting abstracts for sessions or new research for the 2020 Annual Meeting.