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Mission to Excellence: Expanding Horizons in Physical Therapy
With over 400 sessions curated by APTA's 18 specialty academies and sections, the APTA CSM education program offers content for every corner of the profession.
- Engage with hundreds of educational sessions and innovative exhibits.
- Network with thousands of your peers from across the profession.
- Experience iconic events that you won't find anywhere else.
APTA CSM On Demand Programming
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Registration Is Open
Register now for the nation's largest physical therapy conference! Reserve your spot by Jan. 8 and save with advance rates.
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.
- 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.
How to View the Program
Access the full list of educational sessions via Confex, the official APTA CSM program portal, or the APTA CSM Events app. Get session details, room locations, speaker info, and more.
Download the APTA CSM Events App
The APTA CSM Events app is the only place to access session info, updated room locations, speaker details, session handouts, the exhibit hall map, session polling, and more. Stay tuned for more information.
Plan Your Schedule
Explore this year’s schedule and discover the top sessions identified by APTA’s academies and sections. From clinical innovations to groundbreaking research, each academy and section has highlighted must-attend sessions. Here’s the full conference schedule:
Preconference Courses
- Tuesday, Feb. 11 and Wednesday, Feb. 12, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (Additional registration required.)
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.
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)
Exhibitor registration: Tuesday, Feb. 11 and Wednesday, Feb. 12, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Attendee Registration Schedule
Registration is in the Convention Center lobby.
Date |
Time |
Tuesday, Feb. 11 |
7-10 a.m. (preconference only) |
Wednesday, Feb. 12 |
7 a.m.-7 p.m. |
Thursday, Feb. 13 |
7 a.m.-4 p.m. |
Friday, Feb. 14 |
7 a.m.-4 p.m. |
Saturday, Feb. 15 |
7 a.m.-3 p.m. |
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.
Explore APTA CSM Hot Topics
Discover the top sessions identified by each APTA academy and section. From clinical innovations to groundbreaking research, each academy and section has highlighted must-attend sessions.
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.
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