New Orleans Welcomes the American Psychiatric Association's
2010 Annual Meeting
May 22-26, 2010
ASSOCIATION PROFILE: The American Psychiatric Association (APA) is a national medical specialty society whose 37,000 plus physician and student members -- throughout North American and countries around the world -- specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness, mental retardation, and substance use disorders. The oldest medicalspecialty society in the United States, APA's roots extend back to October 1844. The APA is the voice and conscience of modern psychiatry. Mental illness affects the lives of people of all ages and backgrounds.
EVENT PROFILE AND HISTORY: The APA Annual Meeting is one of the major American scientific gatherings, with some 19,000 attendees expected, most of whom are physicians from psychiatric and other mental health disciplines, including social workers and nurses. The meeting features hundreds of educational sessions and presentations on the latest research, and widely covered by the press, the meeting serves as a symbol of the Association's commitment to improved patient care through
professional education. In addition to the more than 500 scientific sessions, over 200 APA component and 300 allied association meetings will be held during the APA meeting. 
Nonmember Registration opened Dec. 17
Click here to register for the 163rd Annual Meeting in New Orleans and choose from 47 hotel rooms before they fill up fast.
Book your hotel here:
Attendees
Exhibitors
NEW! - Creole Cuisine Discounts
Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts is offering 15% off to all APA attendees at any of their French Quarter locations. Click here to print and redeem the 15% off coupon and here for a detailed map.
Discounts Available
We make it easy to enjoy the Big Easy by offering coupons created especially for APA attendees. Click here for a listing of the discounts and simply show your badge at the participating restaurants and attractions to take advantage of the savings.
Coupon for Saks Fifth Avenue
Click here to download a 15% off coupon at Saks Fifth Avenue, located in The Shops at Canal Place.
30 FREE Things to do in NOLA
Looking for FREE and fun things to do around New Orleans? With free festivals, art galleries and museums, there is always a budget-friendly option in the Big Easy! more...
Learn the Lingo of the Locals
In New Orleans, the locals have their own special language. Before you arrive, brush up on your N'awlins lingo and learn how to speak like a New Orleanian. more...
Welcome Videos
New Orleanians are so excited to welcome you to the Crescent City! See what Chef Paul Prudhomme's favorite dish is, and hear Kermit Ruffins play one of his famous tunes. more...
New Orleans Named Best City for Live Music
New Orleans was voted #1 in The Society of American Travel Writers Top 10 best north American cities for live music. Find out where to hear the best live music.
New Orleans Voted the "Favorite"
New Orleans ranked number one in ten categories in Travel + Leisure Magazine’s 2009 "America’s Favorite Cities" survey, more than any of the other 30 popular travel destinations in the survey. Click here to find out more.
Top 10 Things you MUST do in New Orleans
Got an extra hour? Don't miss this list of the ten things you MUST experience while in New Orleans. more...
For International Travelers
Traveling to New Orleans has never been better! Find out where to go and what to bring before packing your bags. more...
An Exhibitors Guide
The New Orleans CVB and Morial Convention Center want to help you drive traffic to your booth. View Center information and green exhibitor practices. more...
| Nonmember Registration opened Dec. 17 Click here to register for the 163rd Annual Meeting in New Orleans and choose from 47 hotel rooms before they fill up fast. Book your hotel here: Attendees Exhibitors |
| NEW! - Creole Cuisine Discounts Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts is offering 15% off to all APA attendees at any of their French Quarter locations. Click here to print and redeem the 15% off coupon and here for a detailed map. |
| Discounts Available We make it easy to enjoy the Big Easy by offering coupons created especially for APA attendees. Click here for a listing of the discounts and simply show your badge at the participating restaurants and attractions to take advantage of the savings. |
| Coupon for Saks Fifth Avenue Click here to download a 15% off coupon at Saks Fifth Avenue, located in The Shops at Canal Place. |
| 30 FREE Things to do in NOLA Looking for FREE and fun things to do around New Orleans? With free festivals, art galleries and museums, there is always a budget-friendly option in the Big Easy! more... |
| Learn the Lingo of the Locals In New Orleans, the locals have their own special language. Before you arrive, brush up on your N'awlins lingo and learn how to speak like a New Orleanian. more... |
| Welcome Videos New Orleanians are so excited to welcome you to the Crescent City! See what Chef Paul Prudhomme's favorite dish is, and hear Kermit Ruffins play one of his famous tunes. more... |
| New Orleans Named Best City for Live Music New Orleans was voted #1 in The Society of American Travel Writers Top 10 best north American cities for live music. Find out where to hear the best live music. |
| New Orleans Voted the "Favorite" New Orleans ranked number one in ten categories in Travel + Leisure Magazine’s 2009 "America’s Favorite Cities" survey, more than any of the other 30 popular travel destinations in the survey. Click here to find out more. |
| Top 10 Things you MUST do in New Orleans Got an extra hour? Don't miss this list of the ten things you MUST experience while in New Orleans. more... |
| For International Travelers Traveling to New Orleans has never been better! Find out where to go and what to bring before packing your bags. more... |
| An Exhibitors Guide The New Orleans CVB and Morial Convention Center want to help you drive traffic to your booth. View Center information and green exhibitor practices. more... |
