Welcome to Day 4 of APA’s 2025 Annual Meeting!

What did Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Siddhartha Mukherjee have to say yesterday? What will Dean Ornish have to say today? Keep reading—and keep following PN on our X (Twitter), LinkedIn, and Instagram accounts for live updates throughout the day.

Attendee Info Highlights

• Stop by the APA Exhibit Hall
  Today is the final day to check out all the offerings in the APA Exhibit Hall—open from 9:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Don’t miss out on the many exhibitors offering products and services for your practice.
• We Need Your Input
  APA is developing an in-depth strategic plan and would like your input in the process. Take the survey and play a role in the future of the association: psychiatry.org/strategicplan.
• Shuttle Schedule
  A 2025 meeting badge is required to ride on the courtesy shuttle bus. The Los Angeles Convention Center will serve as the hub for all shuttle bus routes. For more information, check out the Shuttle Service page.
• Claim Your CME Credit
  Stop by the Credit Claim booth in front of West Hall A to claim your credit onsite—or visit psychiatry.org/amcme to start the process on your own schedule.
• Save the Date for APA 2026
  Thank you for joining us in Los Angeles! We look forward to welcoming you to San Francisco for the APA 2026 Annual Meeting on May 16-20, 2026.

Featured Sessions

• 7:00 AM – 7:45 AM
  Morning Yoga with Dr. Wills (bring your yoga mat)
• 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
  Initiatives to Promote Mental Health Through Daily Running in a Developing Country
• 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
  Member Town Hall: Policy Changes Affecting Psychiatric Practice (APA members only)
• 10:30 AM – Noon
  CEO Plenary
• 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
  The Role of History and the Media in Narratives Regarding Race and Violence: Chester Pierce Award Lecture
• 3:45 PM – 5:15 PM
  The Future of the Psychiatrist

Schedule-At-a-Glance

• 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM | Registration Opens
• 8:00 AM – 5:15 PM | Paid Courses, Paid Master Courses, Scientific Sessions, Education Center, Poster Sessions
• 9:15 AM – 1:30 PM | Exhibit Hall Opens: Exhibits, APA JobCentral, APA Bookstore, Publishers & Career Expo, Lifestyle in Psychiatry Pavilion, Coffee & Conversations
• 10:30 AM – Noon | CEO Plenary

Exhibits & APA Central Activities

More details are available in the “Exhibit Hall Events” section of the APA Meetings App.

• Mid-Day Mingles
  11:45 AM – 1:30 PM | Enjoy an extended stay to meet exhibitors and learn more about their products and services.
• Coffee & Conversations at the Stage
  Join thought leaders as they present 30-minute talks on engaging, timely topics over a cup of coffee.
• Huddles
  Huddles are 20-minute presentations hosted by sponsors on various topics.
• Product Theater Showcases
  Product Theater showcases are 60-minute promotional presentations.