Registration is NOW OPEN!

Register online or download the form to register by mail. Registration by phone is not available.



Register early and save!
Early-bird registration ends August 22.
Advance registration ends September 26
View registration fees.

Registration includes:

No meals are included in the price of registration. Continuing EducationLearning Institutes and ticketed food functions are available at an additional cost. APHA does not offer scholarships.

Help Us Help Them - It is APHA's goal to give back to the local community. Make a significant impact this year and donate to Groundwork Lawrence during the registration process. See how your donation helps!

Registration Policies

Cancellation/Substitution Policy

Participation Polices/Disclaimer

Payment - APHA accepts all major credit cards and checks drawn on US banks in US dollars. Make checks payable to American Public Health Association.

Purchase orders and training vouchers are not accepted.


Additional Registration Instructions

Exhibitors - Instructions for registering booth personnel was sent to all exhibitors directly. Register Online or contact Lynn Schoen with questions. 

Press - Credentials required are must be sent to APHA. View more for press registration instructions.  

Guests - Guest registration is intended for family members and guests not actively involved in public health and is limited to one guest per registrant. Guest registrant may not be a member of APHA or a health professional, present papers, earn continuing education credits, access Public Health MareerMart, E-ssentialLearning, or the Electronic Information Center. Guests will not recieve a printed Final Program. Only first and last names will be printed on guest badges. Guest name badges will be mailed with the primary registrant's badge. Guest fees can be found at the button of the registration fee chart.

Presenters - APHA policy stipulates that all presenters must be individual members of APHA  in order to present their paper(s) at this meeting. Session organizers, moderators and presenters are required to pay the appropriate registration fee (either full conferenceor for the day of their presentation). Presenters must be registered by the Advance Registration deadline of September 26, 2013.

Be sure to include your abstract ID# during registration to recieve your presenter ribbon and to recieve discounts on E-ssentialLearning and one-day fees.

Badge Information
U.S. and Canadian advanced registrants will receive name badges and tickets in the mail approximately 4 weeks prior to the meeting. International attendees and those who register after September 26 can pick up name badges on-site in the North Lobby of the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. Name badges will be checked at sessions and events. There is a $25 badge replacement fee. Be sure to bring your registration materials (and badge) with you to Boston!