Frequently Asked Questions

Yes.  You will need your badge to participate in APA 2024 .  

The Registration area will be in the Arch Building at 705 Pike Street, Atrium Lobby, Level 4. 

Registration hours are noted below:

Wednesday, August 7: 3:00-7:00 p.m.  

Thursday, August 8: 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.  

Friday, August 9: 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.  

Saturday, August 10: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 

APA will offer a 90% refund on your All Access registration if cancellation is received by June 30, 2024. A refund will not be provided if your cancellation notice is received after June 30, 2024.   

This policy will only apply to your APA 2024 in-person registration and does not apply to any other reservations made related to the convention, such as virtual registration fees, hotel accommodations, transportation, meeting room requests, and/or CE Workshops.   

APA 2024 will take place in the Arch buildings of the Seattle Convention Center, located across the street from each other at 705 and 800 Pike Street, Seattle, WA. Additional sessions will be held at the Sheraton Grand Seattle and the Westin Seattle.  

Visit the Convention Information Desk, located in the Registration area. The Registration area will be in the Arch Building at 705 Pike Street, Atrium Lobby, Level 4. You can also ask APA staff members for assistance.  

Yes. For safety and security, you must wear your badge when attending all sessions and events.  This includes presenters.

A badge is also required and checked by security when entering the Solutions Center and poster sessions (this also applies to poster presenters and exhibitors). If you have forgotten your badge (e.g., left it in your hotel), you will need to get a new one at Registration prior to entering sessions and events.  

The Solutions Center is the hub of convention. It’s where you’ll find the registration area, exhibitors, the APA Membership Pavilion, APA Publishing/APA Bookstore, poster sessions, the Gathering Place, and more. Whether you have some downtime, are interested in microlearning opportunities, or seek resources relevant to your work, the Solutions Center is the place to be.   

The Solutions Center is a trusted platform for psychology resources and solutions providers – including telehealth resources; practice management systems and website design platforms; data analysis; billing and research software; EHR/EMR systems; neuro-behavioral measurements; treatment facilities; hospital systems; psychological tests and assessments; publications; college and university programs; government agencies; technology and innovative solutions for the psychology field; digital therapeutic tools; licensure and certification programs; and much more! Many of the exhibitors offer APA 2024 discounts, raffle prizes, and giveaways.    

Note: Because the use of products, services, and resources displayed in the Solutions Center should be guided by the APA Ethical Principles, every effort is made to include only reliable and responsible exhibiting companies. However, APA does not assume responsibility for any exhibitor displays in the Solutions Center. 

These meeting rooms are now called "Informal Program rooms" and will be where informal gatherings for Division members and those interested in the division take place during APA 2024. 

While events in these rooms won't be listed in the official program, all registered attendees can find the locations, including available times and the division, within the APA 2024 app. 

Yes, if you are a session attendee and not seeking CE credits.   

No, if you are attending a session for CE credit.  

If you are attending a session for CE credit, you must attend the entire session or you will not earn the credit. 

No. Current APA policy on recording sessions is as follows:  

“The American Psychological Association holds the copyright of the APA 2024 program and all its sessions. If you are a presenter, by agreeing to speak at APA 2024, you have agreed to abide by these rules.   

Audiotape recorders and video equipment will be provided only for the presentation of material and not for the recording of discussions, papers, or other presentations. APA reserves the right to record (video or audio) or photograph presentations at this meeting. Any other photography, filming, taping, recording, or reproduction in any medium, including via the use of tripod-based equipment, of any of the programs presented at APA 2024 without the written consent of APA is strictly forbidden. Exception: Non-flash photography and audio or video recording using hand-held equipment, for strictly personal, social, or noncommercial use, are permitted if not disruptive, as determined by APA. Permission from the speaker is required.” 

Presenters upload their presentation materials to the online platform, making it possible for you to download their materials directly from the APA 2024 app.  

You can also contact presenters directly after APA 2024 to request a copy of the presentation, whether or not you attended the session. The presenters' workplace/university is noted in the session information. Abstracts for most of the presentations will also be available in APA’s PsycEXTRA. 

Unless a session in the program involves a time or room change, no sign or poster announcing it should be displayed in the convention center. All signs and posters must be approved by APA.  

The health and safety of our in-person APA 2024 participants remains our highest priority. APA seeks to minimize the risk of infection exposure, including to COVID-19 and its variants, by establishing health and safety protocols.   

Learn more about our  Health and Safety Policies and Protocols. 

You can review hotel rates on the Travel and Hotels page. 

You can cancel or change your hotel room by contacting the APA official housing company, onPeak. All information about your housing is on the confirmation email you received when you reserved your hotel. 

Attendees usually wear business casual. Presenters generally wear professional business attire. Remember, meeting rooms in hotels and convention centers can be chilly, so dressing in layers is encouraged. The air conditioning is usually on high in anticipation of full meeting rooms.

APA will not have a Kids’ Place/childcare available during APA 2024. Please check with your hotel to see if they offer childcare services. Each hotel has different offerings and requirements. In addition, several private companies in the Seattle area offer childcare services.