Annual Meeting Program Highlights

American Public Health Association 141st Annual Meeting & Exposition
Boston, MA • November 2-6, 2013

With more than 1,000 cutting edge scientific sessions, 700 booths of information and state-of-the-art public health products and services, and hundreds of social events the APHA Annual Meeting is the prominent event for learning and networking within the public health field.

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Learning Opportunities

• Theme - Think Global Act Local
                Best Practices Around the World
• Scientific Sessions - The Annual Meeting consists of more than 1,000 scientific sessions, roundtables, poster sessions, institutes and panel discussions at which over 5,000 scientific papers will be presented. Don't miss a thing! You can't possibly attend all the session. After the meeting access E-ssentialLearning, Online scientific session presentation recordings. Now available for purchase for 2012.
• APHA Learning Institutes - Full and half-day educational programs designed to provide an in-depth learning experience in the latest public health trends and topics (additional fees apply).
• Opening General Session - The Opening General Session will kick off the Annual Meeting on Sunday, Nov. 2 at noon. Don't miss attorney and spokesperson on leadership and public issues Sarah Weddington, internationally acclaimed epidemiologist Michael Marmot and Boston Mayor Thomas Menino.
• Closing General Session - The Closing General Session will take place Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 2:30pm. This year’s meeting theme “Think Global, Act Local” provides an excellent opportunity to explore the health of native people. Keynote Speaker, Evan Tlesla Adams, will share his experience as British Columbia’s first-ever aboriginal health physician advisor.
• Continuing Education Credits - Earn credit for attending the APHA Annual Meeting (additional fees apply).  
• Public Health Film Festival 

• New - Social Media Lab
  The APHA Social Media Lab will provide attendees with technical assistance and information on best practices for use of new media. Stop by to pick up information and join a conversation or schedule an appointment in advance to speak one-on-one with an expert. The Social Media lab will take place Monday and Tuesday in the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. 

Networking Opportunities

• Public Health Exposition - Discover 700 booths of the latest products and services at the APHA Public Health Exposition. Access poster sessions and the Electronic Information Center. Visit Everything APHA and the Exhibitor Theatre for in-depth information.
• Mix and Mingle Lounge - Take advantage of free WiFi and computers in the Electronic Information Center. Charge your phone, grab a bite to eat or simply relax between sessions.
• Public Health Awards Reception and Ceremony - Join your colleagues to recognize the recipients of APHA's prestigious awards.  
• Ticketed Food Functions - Purchase tickets to a number of special breakfasts, lunches and dinners. A great opportunity for networking, learning and a little fun.
• Social Hours - Meet with friends old and new at events sponsored by Sections, SPIGs, Caucuses and Forums or by Related Organizations.