Yes.  You will need your badge to participate in APA 2025. You can collect your badge at the self-serve kiosks in the registration area.

The Registration area will be in the Colorado Convention Center, Hall ABC, Exhibit Level, Second Floor

Registration hours are noted below in MDT:

Wednesday, August 6

3:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.   

Thursday, August 7

7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.  

Friday, August 8

7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.  

Saturday, August 9

8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

APA will offer a 90% refund on your All Access registration if cancellation is received by July 1, 2025. A refund will not be provided if your cancellation notice is received after July 1, 2025.  

This policy will only apply to your APA 2025 in-person registration and does not apply to any other reservations made related to the convention, such as Virtual registration fees, hotel accommodations, and transportation.

APA 2025 will be held at the Colorado Convention Center, located at 700 14th Street, Denver, Colorado. 

Visit the Convention Information Desk, located in the Registration area. The Registration area will be in the Colorado Convention Center, Hall ABC, Exhibit Level,  Second Floor. 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 the Registration area prior to entering sessions and events. 

The Solutions Center is the hub of APA 2025. It’s where you’ll find the Registration area, exhibitors, the APA Membership Pavilion, APA Publishing/APA Bookstore, poster sessions, 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 2025 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.

The meeting rooms formerly known as "Hospitality Suites" are now called "Informal Program Rooms" and will be where informal gatherings for APA Division members and those interested in the Division take place during APA 2025. 

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 2025 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 CE 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 2025 program and all its sessions. If you are a presenter, by agreeing to speak at APA 2025, 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 2025 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 may upload their presentation materials to the online platform, making it possible for you to download their materials directly from the APA 2025 app.  

You can also contact presenters directly after APA 2025 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 2025 participants remains our highest priority. APA seeks to minimize the risk of infection exposure, including COVID-19 and its variants, by establishing health and safety protocols.   

Learn more about our Health and Safety Policies and Protocols.

Please only book with our housing partner, onPeak. 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, via email (apa@onpeaksupport.com) or phone (855) 992-3353. Visit the Important Hotel Information webpage for more details.

All information about your housing is in 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. Wearing comfortable shoes is highly recommended.

APA will not have childcare available during APA 2025. Please check with your hotel to see if they offer childcare services. Each hotel has different offerings and requirements.

Plan in Advance

We strongly recommend advance planning. The online APA 2025 program can help you quickly identify sessions of interest and build a personal schedule. Search by topic, speaker, Division, or date.  

Check with Divisions of Interest

APA is home to 54 Divisions, each organized around different subject areas, practice specialties, or topics. Many Divisions host activities at the convention. Check with the Divisions that are of interest to you to discover social hours, networking activities, and more. 

Pay Attention to Session Locations

There is a 30-minute break between sessions. Occasionally you will find that there is a considerable distance to walk between session locations so review the convention center map when planning your schedule.   

Arrive Early for a Seat

For most sessions you will usually find plenty of available seating. However, sessions featuring popular and well-known speakers often fill up to capacity. Other sessions that often include large numbers of attendees include the Main Stage and Feature Stage sessions and sessions that provide CE credits. To ensure a seat at a potentially popular session, we strongly advise arriving early.

The fully-searchable APA 2025 program will be available April 23. You may search the online program using divisions, keywords, session titles, session types, names of participants, and day.  

Please note, the APA 2025 program will not be available in hard copy. 

You can use the APA 2025 mobile app to access the program, create and download your personal itinerary to your mobile device, and reach out to other registrants.

Science Summits

The Science Summits highlight top research and provide critical discussions that can guide and inspire scientists across broad areas of research. 

Business Meetings

Designed to provide an opportunity to review the annual operations and provide a forum for members to discuss the business of APA Divisions. Although primarily of interest to Division members, Business Meetings are usually open to all attendees.  

Critical Conversations

Critical Conversations are designed to support informed conversations between presenters and audience members. These sessions begin with one or more brief presentations designed to provide the information needed for the audience to effectively participate in the discussion. 

Flash Talks

Flash Talk sessions feature up to six fast-paced brief reports on hot topics, with individuals presenting for no more than five minutes each on various research areas. Flash Talks provide an interactive experience for the audience, and organizers allocate time to support audience engagement.   

Executive Committee Meetings

These sessions are usually invitation-only meetings of Division Executive Committees and APA governance groups. 

Invited Addresses

These sessions feature a well-known individual speaking on a particular topic. Invited addresses may be sponsored by a Division, APA, or one of the APA governance groups. All attendees are welcome to attend. 

Poster Sessions

Interactive sessions where authors use illustrative materials to present their research and will be available for questions and comments.  

Skill Building Sessions

Skill building sessions offer practical experience to help participants increase their understanding and skills in a particular area of current interest in the field of psychology. Activities and discussions are woven into the session plan to help attendees truly apply learnings to their work.  

Social Hours

These are informal gatherings that provide an opportunity to meet and talk with individuals who share a common interest. Attending these is a great way to meet members of Divisions you are a member of or may be interested in joining. These are casual social events, and anyone is welcome to attend. Visit the webpage of your Divisions of interest to find social hours.  

Symposia

Symposia are focused sessions in which multiple speakers present information related to a unifying topic that is viewed to be a significant common theme, issue, or question. The presentations generally include a review of data but may also include discussions of contrasting viewpoints or other innovative strategies for engaging the audience.

You can now earn CE credit for any eligible session without purchasing a separate CE credit fee.* Simply scan into and out of eligible sessions to start earning credit. In-person CE credit can be claimed via mobile device or at the CE booth in the Registration area.  

Virtual attendees are also automatically eligible for CE credits for eligible sessions. Instructions for earning credits for virtual CE sessions will be available in the APA 2025 virtual platform.  

Learn more about CE at APA 2025.

APA is committed to ensuring all APA 2025 attendees have the best experience possible. While registering to attend APA 2025 in-person, please share your accommodations needs. However, please note that to ensure we are able to support you, your accommodations requests should be submitted along with your registration by July 1. 

If you have already registered for APA 2025 and need additional support, please email convention@apa.org and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. If the request is made after July 1, we will seek to facilitate accommodations requests after that time.

If you need support while attending APA 2025, please visit the Accommodations and Disability Resources Room in the registration foyer, outside of the Solution Center on the exhibit level of the Colorado Convention Center.

Click here to learn more about accessibility at APA 2025.

Click here to learn more about accessibility at APA 2025.

Yes, there are locations in the facility. Information about specific locations will be provided as soon as available.

There are countless opportunities to connect with fellow attendees at APA 2025.  

Many Divisions and programs hold social hours and activities. These events are ideal for connecting with people who share your interests. Information about these activities will be posted on a rolling basis.  

The Solutions Center is also an ideal place to form connections. Stop by the Gathering Place for impromptu conversations, or drop in for an Exchange session to learn about the latest solutions in the field. Browsing the poster hall allows you to explore the latest research and connect with researchers face-to-face.  

Finally, be open to connection in all contexts at APA 2025! Whether you’re in a session or a coffee line, say hi to your fellow attendees. You never know what connections you’ll spark!  

Yes. We will post information this summer about what is available.

Yes. The APA 2025 Job Fair will be a virtual-only event held on Thursday, August 14. APA 2025 registration is not required to participate. Sign up here. 

In addition, several exhibitors in the Solutions Center will be recruiting for psychologists and related professionals.

Yes. There are many programs at APA 2025 geared towards graduate students and early career psychologists (ECPs). Both the American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS) and the Committee on Early Career Psychologists (CECP) have developed sessions in the regular program for these groups and several Divisions have sessions for students and ECPs. You can find these sessions by doing a search in the APA 2025 app, available later this summer. Additionally, students and ECPs should visit the Emerging Leaders Network booth and lounge area in the Solutions Center to network with peers, find resources, and connect with APA leaders and staff.

Yes. APA 2025 has both virtual and in-person offerings. 

To learn more, visit our Virtual Programs page. 

Please note, virtual attendees will not be able to attend the division and governance sessions that are scheduled to take place in-person. 

As a virtual attendee, you already have a front row seat to two of the most popular venues at APA 2025 — the Main Stage and Feature Stage. Still, a little advance planning can make for an even smoother experience. 

Take a look at the Virtual Agenda-at-a-Glance to get a sense of each day’s programming, then delve deeper into each session description to decide where you want to spend your time. Full virtual programming details will be available soon, so check back for more information.

Worried about missing something? Don’t be. Recordings of the Main and Feature Stage sessions will be available for three months starting in September, so you can always catch up.

Make your APA 2025 experience a smooth one by setting up your viewing technology in advance. You will need a computer or mobile device and an Internet connection to tune in to APA 2025. Explore the virtual platform ahead of time to identify the sessions you’re most interested in.

If you need assistance navigating the virtual platform, contact convention@apa.org.

APA strives to make its annual convention accessible to all. All livestreamed sessions will be captioned.

Watch the entire livestreamed session from a computer, August 7-9, on the virtual platform. Click “Confirm Attendance” when an awareness check pops up on your screen.  

At the end of the session, scroll down below the video viewer and click the Evaluation tab. 

Complete the CE Session course evaluation. 

Download your CE Certificate once you have finished earning credit for all APA 2025 CE Sessions. 

Click your name in the top left corner of the screen. 

Select “My Account” from the dropdown.

Select the Certificate tab. 

Click the down arrow button to download.  

Note: CE awareness checks may not appear on a mobile device or tablet. For the best results, watch the session live stream from a computer using Google Chrome.

Watch the entire on-demand video for the session. 

Pass a CE Quiz (75% or better with two attempts). 

Complete the CE Session course evaluation.  

Download your CE Certificate once you have finished earning credit for all APA 2025 CE Sessions. 

On-demand recordings will be available to registrants starting in September. 

Participants can only earn on-demand CE credit for those sessions that they did not already earn credit for live. 

Additional details can be found on the CE pages.

Yes. The APA 2025 Job Fair will be a virtual-only event held on Thursday, August 14, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. ET / 9 a.m.–3 p.m. MT. Register here. APA 2025 registration is not required to participate.

Login details will be provided via email in late July.