Conference

Annual Leadership Meeting

Jan 29–31, 2025
Grand Hyatt Washington, Washington, D.C.

Connect with APS members at this special event

The APS Annual Leadership Meeting (ALM) will bring together invited American Physical Society members and leaders of the scientific community to enhance their skills as volunteers, network, learn from peers, and shape physics' future.

At the Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, D.C., from Jan. 29-31, 2025, invited attendees will:

  • Connect with others who share a passion for APS community leadership
  • Share best practices and cultivate stronger alignment with peer groups
  • Celebrate the accomplishments of volunteers

Attendees can also participate in Congressional Visits Day on Jan. 28-29, APS’s annual kickoff advocacy event.

Pre-event: Congressional Visits Day

Congressional Visits Day (CVD) brings dozens of APS members to Capitol Hill to advocate on behalf of the physics community. Meetings with constituents are one of the most effective ways to influence policymakers.

Each APS member who is selected to attend participates in a comprehensive training process, learning APS’ policy priorities so that they can speak confidently to elected officials and Congressional staff.

Learn more about participating and view the CVD agenda

Registration

Registration is complimentary but exclusive to invitees only, contacted directly by APS in October. Invited attendees can indicate their interest in Congressional Visits Day during the Annual Leadership Meeting registration process.

Venue

All events will take place in-person at the Grand Hyatt Washington, in Washington, D.C. APS will facilitate hotel reservations at the Grand Hyatt on behalf of registrants.

Contact

Invited attendees can send questions to the APS units team.

Annual Leadership Meeting

Past Dates
Hotel confirmation
January 13, 2025
Registration end
November 22, 2024 at 11:59 PM

Agenda

January 28, 2025

7-10 p.m.

Congressional Visits Day: Briefing and Training

Learn more about Congressional Visits Day

January 29, 2025

8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Congressional Visits Day

Congressional Visits Day brings dozens of APS members to Capitol Hill to advocate on behalf of the physics community.

6-7 p.m.

Opening Networking Reception

7-9 p.m.

Welcome Dinner

This event include:

  • CEO and President Remarks
  • Past President’s Address

Speakers:

  • Jonathan A. Bagger, Chief Executive Officer
  • John Doyle, President
  • Young-Kee Kim, Past President

January 30, 2025

8-9 a.m.

Breakfast

9-10:15 a.m.

Keynote

10:15-10:45 a.m.

Break

10:45-11:30 a.m.

Plenary Session

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Lunch

1-2 p.m.

Breakout Sessions

2-2:30 p.m.

Break

2:30-4 p.m.

Breakout Sessions

4-6 p.m.

Break

6-8 p.m.

APS Medal and Society Prize Ceremony and Reception

Reception and recognition of recipients:

  • APS Medal for Exceptional Achievement in Research
  • Julius Edgar Lilienfeld Prize
  • George E. Valley, Jr. Prize

January 31, 2025


8-9 a.m.

Breakfast

9-10 a.m.

President's Address

10-10:30 a.m.

Break

10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Breakout Sessions

12-1:30 p.m.

Lunch

1:30-2:30 p.m.

Wrap-up Sessions

2:30-3 p.m.

Break

3-4:30 p.m.

Annual Business Meeting

4:30-6 p.m.

Closing Reception

6-7 p.m.

Adjourn

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