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Celebrate: Special Events in 2021

Special events are approaching in September, and the APTA Centennial Lecture Series is ongoing with in-person and virtual options.


Explore the full calendar, including events from our chapters and sections.

APTA Centennial Celebration – Washington, DC
Sept. 10-14, 2021

Multiple events will be held in our nation’s capital in September. At this time, we are planning for in-person events with full capacity. Events will be consistent with CDC, state, and venue guidance and restrictions. Please note that many of these events are invitation only. Visit our housing site to book a room. If you need additional housing assistance, contact apta@mcievents.com or call 800-809-9565.

Friday, September 10

  • Open House at APTA Centennial Center
    APTA Centennial Center – Alexandria, Virginia
    8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. (come anytime)
    No ticket or fee required. Attire is professional.
    Visit our new national headquarters.
  • John H.P. Maley Lecture by Tim Flynn
    APTA Centennial Center – Alexandria, Virginia
    11 a.m.-Noon
    No ticket or fee required. Seating is limited. Attire is professional. This event will be livestreamed.
    Attend the 26th John H.P. Maley Lecture during our Open House. This lecture will be held at the Paris/Patla Conference Center on the 7th floor of APTA Centennial Center. Seating is limited.
  • Presidents Forum
    APTA Centennial Center – Alexandria, Virginia
    1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
    No ticket or fee required. Seating is limited. Attire is professional. This event will be livestreamed.
    APTA President Sharon L. Dunn will share the stage with past association presidents to discuss the past, present, and future of our association and profession. This panel discussion will be held at the Paris/Patla Conference Center on the 7th floor of APTA Centennial Center. Seating is limited.
  • PTA Caucus Annual Meeting
    Omni Shoreham – Washington, D.C.
    10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
    The annual meeting of PTA Caucus delegates and state representatives who are in town for the House of Delegates will occur Friday. Participants can attend APTA’s Open House at APTA Centennial Center prior or after the meeting.
  • Centennial Gala
    Washington National Cathedral – Washington, D.C.
    6:30 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
    Ticket required. Invitation-only via table hosts at this time. Attire is formal (black tie optional).
    Table hosts will invite their guests directly for the Centennial Gala – a night of dinner, dancing, and celebration. No individual ticket sales are available at this time. APTA will keep a wait list in the event limited seats become available.

The APTA Centennial Gala is sponsored by:

Saturday, September 11

  • House of Delegates, Day 1 of 2
    Omni Shoreham – Washington, D.C.
    8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
    The annual meeting of APTA’s House of Delegates begins Saturday. Gallery seating for non-participants is limited. This event will be livestreamed.
  • Arlington Police, Fire, Sheriff and ECC 9/11 Memorial 5K
    Arlington, Virginia
    6:00 p.m.
    $35 if you register by June 5; $40 to register after June 5
    Beginning at the DoubleTree Hotel in Arlington, about 2.5 miles north of APTA’s new headquarters, this event benefits official charities that focus on the healing of military personnel and civilians directly affected by the war on terrorism and the attacks against America on September 11, 2001. A ‘virtual’ race option is also available for those who are unable to join in person. To participate, register via the race provider: select “Join a Team” and select “APTA” from the teams list.

Sunday, September 12

  • House of Delegates, Day 2 of 2
    Omni Shoreham – Washington, D.C.
    8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
    The annual meeting of APTA’s House of Delegates concludes Sunday. Gallery seating for non-participants is limited. This event will be livestreamed for APTA members.
  • APTA Centennial Scholars Meeting
    Omni Shoreham – Washington, D.C.
    9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
    This in-person meeting of the scholars and mentors will occur Sunday.
  • Honors & Awards Reception hosted by the Catherine Worthingham Fellows
    Omni Shoreham – Washington, D.C.
    3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
    No ticket or fee required.
    Prior to the Honors & Awards Ceremony at the Kennedy Center, join your peers for a casual reception hosted by the Catherine Worthingham Fellows.
  • Mary McMillan Lecture by Colleen Kigin and Honors & Awards Ceremony
    John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts – Washington, D.C.
    6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
    Ticket required. Invitation only at this time. Attire is professional.
    Transportation provided from and to the Omni Shoreham.
    Attend the 52nd Mary McMillan Lecture by Colleen Kigin, PT, DPT, MS, MPA, FAPTA, and celebrate the 2020 and 2021 APTA Honors & Awards recipients.

Sponsored by:

Monday, September 13

  • Future of Physical Therapy Summit
    Capital Turnaround – Washington, D.C.
    8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
    Ticket required. Invitation only at this time. Attire is professional. This event will be livestreamed.
    This visionary event will feature thought leaders from within and beyond the association – including Natalie Beswetherick (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy), Col. Deydre Teyhen (Army Medical Specialist Corps), Jazmine Tooles (MossRehab), and Scott Willis (Australian Physiotherapy Association).

The Future of Physical Therapy Summit is sponsored by:

HPSO
Performance Health
NuStep
APTA's Private Practice Section
  • Advocacy Day Training (mandatory for September 14 advocacy event)
    Omni Shoreham – Washington, D.C.
    4:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
    Registration to the September 14 Advocacy Day required (see below).
    Attend mandatory training and strategy sessions for the next day’s Advocacy Day at Capitol Hill.
  • PTPAC Reception
    Omni Shoreham – Washington, D.C.
    8:00 p.m.-10 p.m.
    Ticket required.
    This ticketed event is free to PTPAC Eagle Club members. Others pay $50. Ticket sales are not yet open.

Tuesday, September 14

  • Advocacy Day at Capitol Hill
    Capitol Hill – Washington, D.C.
    7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
    Free advance registration required. Attire is professional.
    Transportation provided from and to the Omni Shoreham.
    Register here to join your peers in meetings with members of Congress and their staff to advocate on behalf of our profession and the people we serve. Prior participation in the September 13 training is mandatory.

Notes: The above September events are between the 2021 Jewish holidays of Rosh Hashanah (sundown of September 6 through nightfall of September 8) and Yom Kippur (sundown of September 15 through nightfall of September 16).

APTA Centennial Lecture Series

This continuing education series features recognized leaders on topics in clinical practice, practice management, payment, and innovation.

(Dates and formats of these events are subject to change, depending on developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic.)

  • Practice Management: Balancing Compliance and Profit
    Kate Gilliard, JD, APTA Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist
    Steve Postal, JD, APTA Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist
    Lynn Steffes, PT, DPT
    Purchase the recorded lecture

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APTA Founders’ Day Celebration
Jan. 15, 2021 – Watch the Recorded Event!

On January 15, 2021 we kicked off the celebration of our centennial year with a very special livestreamed 100th birthday party. If you missed it you can watch the recording.

View the Events Calendar

If you have questions about APTA’s Centennial Events Calendar or need to make edits to an event you’ve already submitted, please submit your request to centennial@apta.org.

Learn more about sponsorships and become a sponsor of APTA’s Centennial Celebration