AACPDM annual meeting

American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM) FAQs

Networking Celebration

Attendees are encouraged to walk to the event if able (0.3 mile walk). The full name and address of the Fillmore is 6 Canal St New Orleans, LA 70130.

For those needing accessible transportation to the event, a wheelchair accessible vehicle is available, shuttling guests from the hotel to the Fillmore between 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM. The vehicle will transfer attendees to/from the hotel lobby main entrance to/from the Fillmore. Space is limited. 

Please find an AACPDM Staff member if you are having trouble navigating how to get the celebration or finding the vehicle.

No, unfortunately ticket sales closed on September 17th to accommodate the caterer's need for advanced orders. Tickets are no longer available for purchase.

You can notify AACPDM staff at the registration desk that you can no longer attend the Networking Celebration and they will donate it to an attendee in need of one. Refunds will not be given to donated tickets.

Mobile App

 Go to the Apple App Store or Google Play and search for AACPDM Events. Install and open the event app. Find your event in the Upcoming Events (bottom row). Tap the Annual Meeting icon.

To login, select "Create Account" and enter the event code AACPDM2025. Then, type your name and email address. If you already have an account, select "Login" and enter your username (i.e. your email address) and password.

*Please note: if you still have the app downloaded on your device from a previous year, we recommend you delete it and re-download it to avoid glitches

Although it is the same app as last year, it will operate best if you deleted and re-downloaded the app so the proper updates can be made.

Interactive Agenda- this is where you can view the in-app program and save sessions to your "My Schedule".

Happening Now- will show all sessions that are currently be presented at that moment.

My Schedule- this will show any of the sessions you saved (i.e. starred) while viewing the Interactive Agenda.

PDF Program- displays the PDF program that is available on our website and available in a physical form in the registration area.

The two most common errors are Wi-Fi connection, or the app is remembering data from a previous year you attended. Please ensure you are connected to the best Wi-Fi source (i.e. if you are at the hotel, use the hotel Wi-Fi). If your app is loading slowly or keeps crashing, it could be because it needs updating. In this case, we recommend removing/deleting the app entirely and re-downloading it.

Other helpful tips can be found here: https://www.mycadmium.com/includes/shared/help/helpItemFullscreen.asp?ID=5816&User=16560&alreadyViewed=1

Registration

Registration is located in the Grand Ballroom Foyer on the 3rd floor.

Registration is open:
Wednesday, October 15   7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday, October 16      7:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Friday, October 17           7:00 AM - 3:45 PM
Saturday, October 18       7:00 AM - 11:45 AM

You may register by visiting the on-site registration desk or use your own device and register online at: https://www.aacpdm.org/events/2025/registration

Accessibility and Accommodations

Yes, it is located on the 5th floor (Beaugard). Please head to the Help Desk at registration if you need help finding it.

Yes, there is a large, wheelchair accessible family bathroom located on the 4th floor across the hall from the elevators. 

The AACPDM will be offering a light lunch/snack break on Thursday and Friday in the exhibit hall (Acadia).

Surveys & CME

The CME portal will open at the beginning of the Annual Meeting. You may apply for CME using our mobile app (look for the "Claim CME" button on the main page) or by visiting out website: https://www.aacpdm.org/events/2025/registration/cmeceu-information- 

You can submit feedback for each session by clicking on the session on the Interactive Agenda on the mobile app and then click on the "Evaluation" button.

Speakers

Speaker Ready Hours
Wednesday, October 15    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday, October 16       7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday, October 17           7:00 AM - 4:15 PM
Saturday, October 18       7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

The Speaker Ready Room is located in room "Rhythm Office" on the 4th floor - there will be a technician available during these hours. All Free Paper speakers should submit their slides in the Speaker Ready room 24 hours in advance of their presentation.

Please notify an AACPDM staff member if an AV technician cannot be found. AACPDM staff members can be found at Registration (Grand Ballroom Foyer) and will be making rounds to each session room before they begin. You may also stop by the Speaker Ready room to notify the technician to send help to your room.

Important Dates

November 26, 2024
Abstract Submissions Open

January 31, 2025
Abstract Submissions Close

April 3, 2025
Presentation Acceptances Sent Out

May 2025
Registration Opens

October 13, 2025
Online Registration Closes

October 15-18, 2025
79th Annual Meeting
On-site Registration Available