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Annual Meeting Highlights

Here are just some of the Annual Meeting highlights and general information that will help you get the most out of your experience at the meeting.

Pre-Conference Expo

Friday, April 30, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

  • Virtual Exhibit Gallery

  • APA Bookstore

  • Career Fair

  • Product Theater Showcases

  • APA Central

Find out about new products from exhibitors; buy books from APA Publishing at a discount; get your questions anwered about APA’s programs and services; and sign up for PsychPRO, APA’s mental health registry.

Opening Session

Saturday, May 1, 10 a.m.-11 a.m.

Opening ceremonies will include speeches by APA leaders and a special guest lecturer. More information will appear in the next issue of Psychiatric News.

Convocation of Distinguished Fellows

Sunday, May 2, 10 a.m.-11 a.m.

The session includes the presentation of the William C. Menninger Memorial Convocation Lecture by Anthony Fauci, M.D. (see Psychiatric News)

Scientific Sessions

Saturday-Monday, May 1-3

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m.; 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

Virtual Exhibit Gallery and Poster Sessions

Friday, April 30, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Saturday-Monday, May 1-May 3, 11 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.

Exhibits and Poster Hall will also be open during breaks between scientific sessions: 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.; 1 p.m.-2 p.m.; 3:30 p.m.-4 p.m.

APA Bookstore, Career Fair, and APA Central

Friday, April 30, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Saturday-Monday, May 1-May 3, 11 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. and during breaks between scientific sessions: 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.; 1 p.m.-2 p.m.; 3:30 p.m.-4 p.m.

Product Theater Showcase

Friday, April 30, Noon-1 p.m., 1 p.m.-2 p.m., and 2 p.m.-3 p.m.

Saturday-Monday, May 1-May 3, 1 p.m.-2 p.m.

Announcement of Grand Prize Winner of Peloton Bike

Monday, May 3, 5:30 p.m.

Virtual Exhibit Gallery

Closing Plenary Session

Monday, May 3, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. ■