social hours and events

Share your perspective and expand your network! APA 2025 is about more than your growth as a professional—it's about growing as a community. Connect and engage at social hours, fun outings, and other events. There's something for everyone at APA 2025.

APA Division Social Hours

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday

Various Times

Meet and connect with colleagues, both old and new, during Division-sponsored social events at APA 2025. Whether you're a division member or not, these social hours are open for all attendees to enjoy!

Solutions Center Opening Reception 

Thursday, August 7

5:00 - 6:30 p.m. 

Solutions Center 

Join us on Thursday, August 7, for the Solutions Center Opening Reception. Enjoy complimentary beverages and appetizers as you browse the exhibits without any competing programming.   

Sponsored by American Professional Agency

Disability Inclusion Networking Event

Thursday, August 7th

6:30-8:30 pm MDT

Hyatt Regency Denver, Capitol Ballroom 5 (in-person) and Zoom (virtual)

Join us to connect with colleagues and participate in crucial conversations surrounding disability inclusion and accessibility within APA and beyond. All convention attendees are invited, especially those with the lived and/or professional experience with disability and/or neurodiversity. No registration is required to attend in person; however,   registration is necessary for those joining virtually via Zoom.

This hybrid (in person and virtual) event is co-sponsored by the APA Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Office, the Committee on Disability Issues in Psychology (CDIP), Division 22: Rehabilitation Psychology, Division 33: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities/Autism Spectrum Disorder, the Disability Advocacy and Research Network (DARN), and the APA Disability Mentoring Program.

Captioning (CART) and American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters will be available. If you require any other accommodations to fully participate in this event, please contact the EDI Office by email at edi@apa.org. We can support requests up until 10 business days prior to the event.

APF’s L8 Night at APA 2025 

Saturday, August 9 

8:00-10:00 p.m. 

Hyatt Regency Denver 

Level 3, Centennial Ballroom E 

Reservation Required 

$25 per person 

American Psychological Foundation (APF) L8 Night is an engaging event that brings together supporters for a night of celebration and networking. Now in its third year, the party has become a highly anticipated part of Convention, offering music, dancing, and refreshments in a fun atmosphere. Questions? Contact philanthropy@ampsychfdn.org.

Ray’s Race 5k Run and Walk 

Saturday, August 9

7:00 a.m. 

Sloan’s Lake Park

$40 for APA Members, family, friends, and local attendees

$30 for students 

Join Division 47 for the 47th Annual Running Psychologists “Ray’s Race” 5k Run & Walk. The race route is conveniently located near convention hotels at Sloan’s Lake Park. Busses will be provided. Prizes will be awarded. All participants will receive a T-shirt.

To register, visit the Ray’s Race booth in the Solutions Center. 

APA 2025 SPONSORS