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Tailor your conference experience with daily rates that fit your schedule. Join us in Houston for one, two, or three days to learn, connect, and earn CEUs. Advance your career with access to expert programming from APTA's 18 specialty sections and academies.

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Conference Highlights

• Preconference learning: Arrive early and enhance your learning experience with preconference courses on Tuesday, Feb. 11, and Wednesday, Feb. 12 (additional fees apply).
• Recognize excellence: Kick off the conference on Wednesday, Feb. 12, with the prestigious Mary McMillan Lecture and the APTA Specialty and Proficiency Ceremony, honoring the newest certified and recertified clinical specialists and PTA Advanced Proficiency Pathways program recipients.
• Celebrate diversity: On Thursday, Feb. 13, be part of the PT Fund Celebration of Diversity — a must-attend event highlighting APTA's commitment to inclusion and diversity in physical therapy.
• Advocate for the profession: Support advocacy efforts by attending the PTPAC Party event on Friday, Feb. 14, at a lively Houston venue. Enjoy an evening filled with networking, entertainment, and the chance to make a difference for our profession on Capitol Hill.
• Experience the APTA Fit for Practice Functional Fitness Gym: Located within the APTA Pavilion, this dynamic space is designed to help PTs and PTAs elevate their careers. The gym will be led by movement expert Kelly Starrett, PT, DPT, and features daily workouts, lifting sessions, contests, and engaging programming from APTA academies and sections. Sign up now to secure your spot and explore the schedule, session details, and presenter info.
• Academy and section events: Engage in numerous events hosted by APTA's academies and sections.

APTA CSM On Demand

Can't attend in-person? Join us online with APTA CSM On Demand! Get virtual access to more than 300 educational sessions, plus digital posters, March 14-April 14, 2025.

Access the Program and the APTA CSM Events App

View the full list of educational sessions, speaker details, room locations, and more through Confex, the official APTA CSM program portal, or the APTA CSM Events app. The app is your go-to resource for updated session info, handouts, exhibit hall maps, session polling, and more. Stay tuned for additional updates about the app.

Networking Opportunities and Special Events

Connect with colleagues and build your network at APTA CSM's exclusive events, including the PT Fund Celebration of Diversity, the PTPAC Party, and the prestigious McMillan Lecture. These events offer unique opportunities to engage, celebrate, and have fun with your peers.

Student Program and Events

View the new Student Track with educational sessions designed for students; visit the Career Prep Center to refine your personal brand; and show off your physical therapy expertise at the high-energy Knowledge Bowl, featuring NPTE prep questions from Scorebuilders. Browse student resources.

Plan Your Schedule

Explore this year’s schedule and discover the top sessions identified by APTA’s academies and sections. Each academy and section has highlighted must-attend sessions, from clinical innovations to groundbreaking research. Here’s the full conference schedule:

Preconference Courses

• Tuesday, Feb. 11 and Wednesday, Feb. 12, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (Additional registration required.)
• See preconference courses.

Educational Sessions

• Thursday, Feb. 13 to Saturday, Feb. 15
  Sessions run daily:
• 8-10 a.m.; 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; and 3-5 p.m.
• See all educational sessions.

Each session block offers one to two hours in between for transitions.

Exhibit Hall

• Thursday, Feb. 13 to Saturday, Feb. 15, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. (closes at 3 p.m. on Saturday)
• See Exhibit Hall map.

Exhibitor registration is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.

APTA Fit for Practice Bark Park

• Visit the Bark Park, featuring adoptable dogs from Jenni's Rescue Ranch, a Houston pet rescue organization.
• Stop by the booth, No. 831, for an extra boost of endorphins, support this meaningful mission, and play with some furry friends also up for adoption.

The Bark Park is open in the Exhibit Hall from Thursday, Feb. 13 to Saturday, Feb. 15, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

APTA Fit for Practice Functional Fitness Gym

Join us for an exciting new addition: the APTA Fit for Practice Functional Fitness Gym, led by bestselling author and movement specialist Kelly Starrett, PT, DPT. Experience daily workouts, lifting sessions, and hands-on learning opportunities designed to elevate your practice. With free sessions open to all attendees and programming from APTA academies and sections, this is your chance to grow, thrive, and connect. Sign up now.

Attendee Registration Schedule

Registration is in the Convention Center lobby.

Claim Your CEUs

Attend APTA CSM in-person to earn up to 1.8 CEUs (18 contact hours/CCUs) or register for APTA CSM On Demand to earn up to 1.2 CEUs (12 contact hours/CCUs). However, if you attended APTA CSM in Houston, you cannot attain additional CEUs. Review continuing education credit information for instructions on how to claim your credit.

Reserve Your Event Space at APTA CSM

The deadline to submit requests was Oct. 14. If you would like to have your name added to the distribution list to receive updates on event space opportunities for APTA CSM in 2026, contact APTA's Member Events team.

Not a member? Join or renew your membership for discounted access to APTA's Combined Sections Meeting and more.

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