AACPDM annual meeting

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

Full registration to the AACPDM 79th Annual Meeting, held at the New Orleans Marriott, includes access to all sessions, including Educational Sessions and Podium Presentations. 

Additional registration rates apply for the Pre-Conference Sessions held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, and the Networking Celebration held on Friday, October 17, 2025.

Annual Meeting Base Registration Rates Early Bird 
(By 6/30)
Advance
(7/1 - 10/13)
On-site 
(10/15-18)

AACPDM Member (Non-Physician)

$600

$800

$925

AACPDM Member (Physician)

$700

$850

$975

AACPDM Member One Day Pass
(If you plan to attend more than one day, you must pay full registration)

$325

$395

$475

Non-Member (Physician or Non-Physician)

$1,100

$1,200

$1,350

Non-Member One Day Pass
(If you plan to attend more than one day, you must pay full registration)

$575

$650

$695

Full-Time Student Member
(Must be an AACPDM member)

$300

$325

$350

Full-Time Student Member One-Day Pass
(Must be an AACPDM member)

$200

$225

$225

Exhibitor Staff- Additional

$700

$850

$1,100

To register a guest or as a person or family member of a person with a disability, please contact the AACPDM office. Guests are not permitted to attend educational sessions, and may only attend the welcome reception. Family rates apply to those who wish to attend sessions but will not be able to claim CME credit.


Not an AACPDM Member?

AACPDM Members can save up to $500 off Annual Meeting registration! Depending on your membership type, these savings may cover the full cost of membership! You also receive discounted rates for Pre-conference sessions and Networking Celebration tickets.

Other benefits of being a member include:

  • Discounted eCourse registration;
  • Discounted Spring Symposium registration;
  • Access to the DMCN, the official journal of the AACPDM; and
  • Much more!

How to apply for AACPDM Membership & receive the discounted rate:

We encourage you to register for the Annual Meeting as a non-member. Once your membership application is approved, please notify meetings@aacpdm.org, and you will be reimbursed the difference based on the rate applicable at the time of your registration for the Annual Meeting (not the date you applied for membership). Reimbursement is available while registration is open. Please note that no reimbursements will be issued after registration closes on October 18, 2025.


AACPDM Pre-Conference Sessions

Pre-Conference Registration Pricing:

$125.00 (Member)
$199.00 (Non-member)
$75.00 (Member student)

Morning Sessions:

Wednesday, October 15, 2025  |  8:00 am - 12:00 pm CT

PC2: Low Tech and High Tech: Technology for ALL!

Afternoon Sessions:

Wednesday, October 15, 2025  |  1:00 pm - 5:00 pm CT

PC3: Aging with CP

PC4: Fostering Inclusive Participation in Adapted Sports and Exercise Programs for Individuals with CP: Bridging the Gaps

PC5: Learning to Read and Interpret Gait Lab Kinematics and Kinetics: A Case Study Approach

PC6: Strengths-Based Support for Families after an Early Diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy: A Lifespan Approach


AACPDM Networking Celebration

Join us for this exciting AACPDM signature event, where you can enjoy delicious food, dancing, and plenty of chances to catch up with fellow Academy members. Remember, tickets are required and in limited supply, so make sure to grab yours before they’re gone. 

Friday, October 17, 2025  |  8:00 pm - 11:59 pm CT
The Fillmore  |  
6 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130

$125.00 (Member)
$250.00 (Non-member)


Hotel Information

The AACPDM has secured a hotel block at the New Orleans Marriott, 555 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA, offering discounted room rates for Annual Meeting delegates.

New this year - Hotel rooms in the AACPDM hotel block MUST be reserved through the Annual Meeting registration link.

All hotel reservations must be made by September 15th, 2025, or until the room block sells out. After September 15th, 2025, any unreserved rooms in the AACPDM housing block may be released back to the hotel for general sale, and the reduced rate is no longer guaranteed.

For more information please visit the Travel & Lodging page.


Additional Information

Registration Deadline: All registration forms must be received in the AACPDM office by October 13, 2025. After that date, registration will only be accepted on-site at the Annual Meeting.

Attendee Cancellation Policy: All requests for cancellation must be received in writing by October 13, 2025. A 75% refund will be granted for requests received either before or on this date. No refunds will be granted after October 13, 2025. All refunds will be processed after the meeting takes place.

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