Dates:

Feb. 12-14, 2026

Primary Venues:

• Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, CA 92802
• Hilton Anaheim, 777 W Convention Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
• Anaheim Marriott, 700 W Convention Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

If you requested your name badge to be mailed to you, please bring it with you, as it serves as your entry ticket.

Upon arrival, skip the registration line and proceed directly to the Main Registration Area at the Anaheim Convention Center, located on Level 1 outside Hall B, to pick up your badge holder and lanyard.

Need to print or update your badge?

• Visit the badge print counters in the registration area.
• Badges are required for entry to all sessions, the exhibit hall, and ticketed events.

Registration Location:

Anaheim Convention Center – Level 1, Outside Hall B

Registration Hours:

• Tuesday, Feb. 10: 7-10 a.m.– Pre-Conference Only
• Tuesday, Feb. 10: 2-5 p.m. – All Registrants
• Wednesday, Feb. 11: 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
• Thursday, Feb. 12: 7 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Friday, Feb. 13: 7 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 14: 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

Transportation and Parking

Plan ahead for a smooth arrival in Anaheim.

• Transportation & Public Transit: Visit the Travel Information page for details on airports, public transit options, and navigating the area.
• Parking & Accessibility: Refer to the Accessibility, Wellness, and Family Needs for parking locations, accessible transportation, and mobility resources.
• Disney Tickets: Discounted ticket information and planning tips are available on the Travel Information page.

Schedule and Event App

The APTA CSM Events app is the best way to navigate the meeting. Use it to:

• Access session descriptions, handouts, and polling,
• View room locations and speaker details,
• View exhibitors' profiles and the exhibit hall map,
• Build a schedule and bookmark exhibitors,
• And more!

Download the event app before you arrive for the best on-site experience.

Download for iPhone Download for Android

Your app login credentials were sent to your email on Jan. 26, 2026.

What to Wear

Business casual is recommended. Expect lots of walking — comfortable shoes are encouraged.

What to Bring

• Conference badge
• Photo ID
• Business cards
• Notebook and pen
• Mobile device and charger
• Reusable water bottle
• Sweater or light jacket
• Backpack or tote bag
• Credit/debit card

Food and Beverages

• Food and beverages are available for purchase inside the convention center, with concessions inside the building, food trucks outside, and additional options available at headquarters hotels.
• Numerous restaurants are located within walking distance.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming, and supportive experience for all attendees.

• Anaheim Convention Center
  • Network: APTACSM2026-ACC
  • Password: ChoosePT 
• Hilton Anaheim
  • Network: APTACSM2026-Hilton
  • Password: ChoosePT 
• Anaheim Marriott
  • Network: APTACSM2026-Marriott
  • Password: ChoosePT 

Your device should remember the network after the initial login.

Accessibility Features

• All venues feature accessible main entrances and meeting spaces.
• All-gender restrooms are available at all three venues; locations will be noted in the APTA CSM Events app.
• Elevators are available throughout the Anaheim Convention Center.

Mobility Support

• Due to the size of the venues, walking distances can be significant. Attendees with mobility needs are encouraged to bring their own wheelchair or mobility device.
• Mobility devices are not available for rent on-site; please arrange rentals in advance.

Recommended providers include Cloud of Goods, Scootaround, and other local vendors. Early reservations are strongly encouraged.

Wellness and Medical Services

• A first-aid station will be located in the Anaheim Convention Center; the exact location will be announced in the event app.
• A tranquility room with low lighting and seating will be available at the Anaheim Convention Center.

Lactation and Family Services

• Lactation rooms will be available at the Anaheim Convention Center, Hilton Anaheim, and Anaheim Marriott. Locations will be shared in late January via the event app and online program.
• Children under the age of 18 are not permitted in the exhibit hall or session rooms as a safety
• Third-party childcare, babysitting, stroller, and baby supply rental services are available and must be arranged directly by attendees.

Coat Check

Coat check is available on the first floor of the convention center (main lobby). 

Coat Check Hours

Wednesday, Feb. 11: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 12: 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 14: 7 a.m.-5 p.m.

View Accessibility, Wellness, and Family Needs

Exhibit Hall

Nearly 500 companies are ready to meet you in our exhibit hall, which offers daily unopposed hours when no educational sessions are in progress from 9:30-10:30 a.m., noon-2 p.m., and 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Hours:

Thursday, Feb. 12: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 13: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 14: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Note: Due to safety requirements, children under the age of 18 are not permitted in the exhibit hall. 

Exhibit hall vendors may ask to scan your APTA CSM badge for promotional purposes. Your consent gives the vendor access to information provided during registration: your name, company name, mailing address, and email address. If you don't wish to release this information, decline vendor requests to scan your badge. Despite scam emails you may receive suggesting otherwise, APTA doesn't sell or share registrant email lists.

Select Exhibit Hall highlights:

• APTA Fit for Practice Functional Fitness Gym (Booth #1703)
  • Sign up to move, learn, and connect through open gym hours and expert-led sessions. Build practical skills, explore innovative models of care, and train using equipment provided by Rogue Fitness. Space is limited. View the gym schedule and sign up.
• Bark Park (Booth #339)
• APTA Headshot Studio (Booth #1036)
  • Sign up to have your complimentary professional headshot photo taken, sponsored by HPSO. Time slots are first-come, first-served. The booth is open Thursday, Feb. 12 and Friday, Feb. 13, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Reserve a time slot.

Pavilion (Booth #1437)

The APTA Pavilion is your hub to connect, learn, shop, and celebrate physical therapy. Stop by during exhibit hall hours to engage with peers, explore member resources, and take part in special experiences.

Enjoy a cup of coffee during unopposed hours in the APTA Community Cafe and learn how to keep the conversation going in the new online APTA Community.

Shop exclusive APTA-branded merchandise at the APTA Store, discover ways to maximize your member benefits, and connect with staff from:

• APTA Specialist Certification
• APTA PTA Advanced Proficiency Pathways
• APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program
• APTA Learning Center
• APTA Career Center

Plus, receive a free pair of ChoosePT compression socks when you help highlight how physical therapy supports staying active for life. Take the ChoosePT campaign pledge or share your own campaign message and snap a fun photo at the PT for Future Me green screen.

• Meet the Authors
  • Thursday, Feb. 12 | 12:45-1:30 p.m.
    Meet Danny Matta, PT, DPT, and receive a signed copy of The Cash Practice Field Manual.
  • Friday, Feb. 13 | 1-2 p.m.
    Connect with Sue Falsone, PT, ATC, MS, and receive a signed copy of Bridging the Gap from Rehab to Performance.

Special Experiences

• Pickleball Courts
  • New this year: pickleball hits the conference floor! Learn, play, and connect through on-site pickleball programming, hosted in collaboration with USA Pickleball and sponsored by Athelas. Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced time slots are available, as well as free play. The courts will be located in the Arena, which is attached to Hall A of the Anaheim Convention Center, Level 1. Sign up to play.
• Service – Giving Back to the Local Community
  • Join APTA in giving back to our host city. Take part in community service opportunities and help promote a welcoming and supportive environment. Learn more and get involved.
• Student and Early-Career Programming and Events
  • These sessions are designed specifically for students and early-career professionals, with practical guidance on clinical readiness, career planning, and personal and financial growth. Don’t miss popular events like the Student Networking Breakfast and the high-energy APTA Knowledge Bowl (Test Prep Showdown). View student and early career resources.

Networking Events

• John H.P. Maley Clinical Impact Lectureship Award Panel
  • Date: Wednesday, Feb. 11
  • Time: 7-8 p.m.
  • Tickets: No ticket required — open to all registered attendees.
• Opening Ceremony Benefitting the PT Fund (Sponsored by HPSO, Virtual Rockstar, Ensora Health, Raintree, and Bioness)
  • Date: Thursday, Feb. 12
  • Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
  • Location: House of Blues Anaheim
  • Tickets: $50
• PTPAC Party
  • Date: Friday, Feb. 13
  • Time: 7-10 p.m.
  • Location: Golden Road Brewing
  • Tickets: $100 for PTs and PTAs; $50 for students.
• 57th Mary McMillan Lecture
  • Date: Thursday, Feb. 12
  • Time: 4-5:30 p.m.
  • Tickets: No ticket required — open to all registered attendees.

View All Special Events

Information on earning and reporting continuing education credit will be shared on-site and after the meeting. Deadlines and instructions will be communicated via email and the event mobile app.

Earn CEUs

Full-conference, in-person attendees can earn up to 1.35 CEUs (13.5 contact hours) by attending onsite sessions. Complimentary access to APTA CSM On Demand allows attendees to earn up to an additional 0.45 CEUs (4.5 contact hours) by completing eligible recorded sessions, for a combined total of up to 1.8 CEUs (18 contact hours). Scan your badge upon entering each in-person session to earn credit; if you switch sessions, only the last session scanned during that time block will count. No additional CEUs may be earned beyond 1.8 CEUs, regardless of the number of On Demand courses completed.

Certificates

In-person attendees at APTA CSM can access their Certificate of Completion and Transcript the day after the conference ends via the registration portal and will receive an email with instructions. CEU certificates and transcripts will not be available in the APTA Learning Center until early June. Preconference CEU certificates will be available the day after preconference sessions conclude. Completion of an assessment in the APTA Learning Center is required to print CEU preconference certificates. Please ensure that you have an active APTA Learning Center account.

APTA CSM On Demand Access

Full registrants get complimentary access to APTA CSM On Demand content, available for 60 days in March and April (0.45 additional CEUs available).

Learn How to Claim CEUs

• Visit the on-site help or information desk

• Ask an APTA staff member or volunteer for assistance

• For registration and housing inquiries, contact Spargo Inc., APTA's official registration and housing vendor for APTA CSM. Email Registration or Housing.