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Coast into conference week at the Welcome Party!

We are just a few weeks away from the AAPA 49th Annual Conference: Hot Topics in Pathology in Fort Lauderdale! As always, we’ll breeze into conference week with our Welcome Party on Sunday night, 7-9pm. Registration is included for conference attendees, and guests are welcome at this event. This year’s party will be beach-themed, so remember to pack your favorite tropical attire (but maybe leave the bathing suits and board shorts back in your room)! If you would like to make a donation to our 2024 Social Cause, Covenant House Florida, don’t forget to bring cash. Donations are not tax deductible. The party is shore to be a fun time – we can’t wait to see you there!


Looking to round out your conference schedule? Add these bonus, optional activities to your itinerary*:

  • Dinner with Strangers: Monday, Sept. 16 and Wednesday, Sept. 18, starts at 6:00 pm (pay on your own, cost depends on restaurant selected as a group)
  • Happy Hour with Exhibitors: Tuesday, Sept. 17, 4:30-7:30 pm
  • Breakfast with Exhibitors: Wednesday, Sept. 18, 8:00-10:00 am
  • Special Interest Group (SIG) Meetings: Wednesday, Sept. 18, 10:00-11:00 am
  • 5K Fun Run/Walk & Happy Hour: Wednesday, Sept. 18, starts at 5:30 pm ($30; registration includes: 5k registration, drink ticket, and a fun run gift item)
  • Workshop Add-On | Examination of the Cardiac Explant: Thursday, Sept. 19, 2:30-5:30 pm ($109; registration includes: 3-hour workshop and up to 3 PACE credits). Limited spots remaining.
    • Presented by: Diane E. Spicer, PA(ASCP)CM

*All activities are included with your conference registration unless otherwise noted above.


Limited Edition AAPA Conference T-shirts: Pre-Order by Monday, August 26!

2024 T-shirts

Options available for in-person attendees and non-attendees alike. Limited quantity available. First come, first served. Priority will be given to online pre-orders placed by Monday, Aug. 26. Limited stock will be available for purchase onsite (cash or card accepted). If your size runs out of stock, you can be added to a waitlist (not guaranteed).

All proceeds will support the 2024 Social Cause, Covenant House Florida.

The Board of Trustees has graciously agreed to match up to $1,000 in proceeds from T-shirt sales and donations collected during the conference.

T-shirt purchase is not tax deductible.


Register to Attend In Person:

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Be sure to register by Monday, August 26th to receive the best pricing! Full conference and daily registration options are available.

Reserve Your Room

This year’s host hotel is the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. Conference attendees staying at the host hotel will receive the benefits of the Resort Fee package at no extra charge, including enhanced internet service, usage of beach chairs, pool, and beach towels, beach toy access, bicycle rental, access to WestinWORKOUT Fitness Studio, spinning, yoga, and beachside classes, and more! The room rate of $159/night (single/double occupancy) has been extended through Tuesday, September 3, 2024, unless the room block sells out sooner.


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Thank you to the AAPA Annual Conference Sponsors:

Diamond Sponsor:

Kubtec

Platinum Sponsors:

Mopec

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