Chair Ted Borkan and the Conference Program Committee are now evaluating the 150-plus proposals received by our Nov. 30 submission deadline.
Because attendance declines after attending five conferences, we will particularly focus upon:
1. Proposals offering "new, unique, or cutting edge" topics that benefit both new and veteran attendees.
2. Speakers who are well-organized and can pace their presentations; exhibit interest, energy, advance planning, and do not "walk thru their presentations"; address their advertised topics; and avoid selling or promoting their products and services.
If you have questions or need assistance, contact Conference Coordinator Kathy Lebby, (559) 294-2128 x5.
Since its 1984 debut in New York, our conference has become a major international multi-disciplinary event for mental health professionals wishing to earn continuing education credit for licensure or credentialing, network with popular authors, speakers, and vendors, and enjoy extra-curricular activities with peers. Future and past sites are:
2013 - Sheraton Bloomington, Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, Oct. 8-13
2012 - Renaissance Cleveland Hotel, Cleveland, OH, Oct. 9-14
2011 - Convention Ctr & Sheraton Hotel, Sacramento, CA, Oct. 11-16
2010 - Galt House Hotel, Louisville, KY, Oct. 12-17
2009 - Renaissance Waverly Hotel, Atlanta, GA, Oct. 6-11
2008 - InterContinental Hotel, Dallas, TX, Oct. 14-19
2007 - Renaissance Hollywood Hotel, Hollywood, CA, Oct. 9-14
2006 - Westin Harbour Castle Hotel, Toronto, Ontario, CAN, Oct. 10-15
2005 - Gaylord Opryland Hotel, Nashville, TN, Oct. 4-9
2004 - Omni Interlocken Resort, Denver, CO, Oct. 5-9
2003 - Sheraton Waterside Hotel, Norfolk, VA, Oct. 7-11
2002 - Adams Mark Hotel, St. Louis, MO, Oct. 8-12
2001 - Doubletree Hotel, Portland, OR, Oct. 17-20
2000 - Fairmont Hotel, New Orleans, LA, Oct. 11-14
1999 - Renaissance Harborplace Hotel, Baltimore, MD Oct. 6-9
1998 - Hyatt Regency Hotel, Phoenix, AZ, Oct. 14-17
1997 - Clarion Plaza Hotel, Orlando, FL, Oct. 8-12
1996 - Marriott Downtown, Chicago, IL, Oct. 9-12
1995 - Cathedral Hill Hotel, San Francisco, CA, Oct. 11-14
1994 - Hyatt Regency Hotel, San Antonio, TX, Oct. 12-15
1993 - Marriot Marquis Hotel, Atlanta, GA, Oct. 8-9
1992 - Sheraton Tara Hotel, Nashua, NH, Oct. 14-17
1991 - The Village at Breckenridge, Breckenridge, CO, Oct. 4-5
1990 - Univ of Brit Col, Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN, Jun. 21-23
1989 - Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, Oct. 6-7
1988 - California School of Professional Psychology, Fresno, CA, Oct. 7-8
1987 - University of North Texas, Denton, TX, Sep. 25
1986 - Doral Inn, New York, NY, Nov. 14
1985 - Doral Inn, New York, NY, Oct. 18
1984 - Queens College, New York, NY, Sep. 21
Conference sites are geographically rotated between eastern, central, and western sections and awarded to those cities that offer reasonable air access and fares and hotel lodging rates.
Lodging at the conference headquarters hotel in the APT room block is important. If our lodging guarantee is satisfied, then meeting facilities and other amenities are typically offered to us without charge or at minimal rates. However, if the guarantee is not filled, then we are assessed fees and must increase registration fees the following year to cover costs.
Registration fees are established at or below the average rates assessed for conferences sponsored by other mental health organizations.
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