The science is only half the meeting. The receptions, lunches, and breaks are where colleagues become friends and the best conversations — and collaborations — begin.
Social events
The meeting between the sessions.
The days are full and densely packed — and it is the receptions, lunches, and breaks that turn a program into a community, and colleagues into friends.
Welcome Reception
An easy first gathering on Thursday evening, as members and arriving guests reconnect over drinks before the science begins.
President's Reception
The signature evening of the meeting — smart-casual, and open to members, guests, and spouses alike.
Lunch Presentations
Midday talks that step outside the clinic — music, career stories, and the human side of the specialty, shared over lunch.
New Member Induction
New members are formally welcomed into the Academy on Friday morning — a tradition at the very heart of our community.
Coffee Breaks
Built-in pauses between sessions, where the best conversations — and the next collaborations — so often begin.
Make a Trip of It
Bring the family and stay a while. Enjoy the resort amenities at the Westin, then explore Las Colinas, the Mandalay Canal, and everything the Dallas–Fort Worth area has to offer.
The meeting between the sessions.
The days are full and densely packed — and it is the receptions, lunches, and breaks that turn a program into a community, and colleagues into friends.
An easy first gathering on Thursday evening, as members and arriving guests reconnect over drinks before the science begins.
The signature evening of the meeting — smart-casual, and open to members, guests, and spouses alike.
Midday talks that step outside the clinic — music, career stories, and the human side of the specialty, shared over lunch.
New members are formally welcomed into the Academy on Friday morning — a tradition at the very heart of our community.
Built-in pauses between sessions, where the best conversations — and the next collaborations — so often begin.
Bring the family and stay a while. Enjoy the resort amenities at the Westin, then explore Las Colinas, the Mandalay Canal, and everything the Dallas–Fort Worth area has to offer.