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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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Earn More CEUs Before APTA CSM Begins
Gain additional continuing education units with specialized preconference courses, held Feb. 11-12 in Houston. Register for these sessions alone or add them to your APTA CSM experience.
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.
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. 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.)
- 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: Tuesday, Feb. 11 and Wednesday, Feb. 12, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Attendee Registration Schedule
Registration is in the Convention Center lobby.
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Date |
Time |
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Tuesday, Feb. 11 |
7-10 a.m. (preconference only) |
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Wednesday, Feb. 12 |
7 a.m.-7 p.m. |
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Thursday, Feb. 13 |
7 a.m.-4 p.m. |
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Friday, Feb. 14 |
7 a.m.-4 p.m. |
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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.
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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