Special Events
Friday, September 27
Friday, September 27, 2024
12:15 PM – 4:30 PM
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida
Don’t miss the chance to make a difference in Florida families’ lives by volunteering your time at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. The non–profit organization collects, stores, and distributes donated food to more than 750 partners such as food pantries, childcare centers, soup kitchens, women’s shelters, and senior centers. Conference attendees, families, and children (10 years of age and older) will sort and organize food donations, helping to ensure that nutritious meals reach families in need.
Transportation will depart from the Orange County Convention Center at 12:30pm and return at 4:30pm.
Not designated for CME credit.
Friday, September 27, 2024
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Hyatt Regency Orlando, Regency Ballroom
Step into glamour, opulence, and elegance at the President’s Welcome Reception. Dance under the sparkling lights to the live band or mingle over appetizers and drinks. The event promises an extravagant start to your conference experience!
Connect and network with leaders and colleagues from your local AAP District. Look out for district signs scattered throughout the ballroom foyer.
The event will feature a band. Attendees sensitive to noise may want to bring ear protection.
A limited number of noise-canceling headphones and ear plugs will be available onsite.
Not designated for CME credit.
Supported in-part by Nemours Children’s Health
Supported in-part by Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition
Friday, September 27, 2024
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Hyatt Regency Orlando, Plaza International Ballroom
Step into our enchanted Kids’ Camp Family Reception, where magical stories leap off the page! All attendees and families are invited to join us for an evening inspired by the whimsical worlds of classic stories while enjoying healthy food, music, and crafts. Have fun dressing up as your favorite storybook character. We can’t wait to see you for an evening where fantasy becomes reality!
All registered attendees and families are welcome to join. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
The event will feature a DJ. Attendees sensitive to noise may want to bring ear protection.
A limited number of noise-canceling headphones and ear plugs will be available onsite.
Not designated for CME credit.
Saturday, September 28
Saturday, September 28, 2024
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Orange County Convention Center, West Building, Hall C
Head to the Exhibit Hall and discover new products and services. Mingle with exhibitors and colleagues while enjoying light appetizers.
Not designated for CME credit.
Saturday, September 28, 2024
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Orange County Convention Center, West Building, Hall C
Get ready for some healthy competition against your fellow pediatricians as you test your pediatric and pop culture knowledge at our Trivia Night! Assemble a group of friends or play solo. Families also are welcome to play along! All participants must be registered attendees and wear their badges.
Not designated for CME credit.
Sunday, September 29
Sunday, September 29, 2024
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM
Orlando County Convention Center, West Building, W311CD
Join the Pediatrics On Call podcast team for a live recording. Hosts Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, and David Hill, MD, FAAP, welcome back Pediatrics editors Lewis First, MD, MS, FAAP, Alex Kemper, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, and Rachel Moon, MD, FAAP. The recording session will be packed with puns, punditry, and practice-changing pediatric research.
Not designated for CME credit.
Sunday, September 29, 2024
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Orange County Convention Center, Hall C
A Gift for Teaching is a non-profit where teachers can shop for free supplies to give to their students in need. Attendees and families will pack essential school supply kits, ensuring that children in Orange and Osceola counties have the tools they need to succeed. Your participation will impact students’ achievement, self-esteem, and interest in learning!
Sunday, September 29, 2024
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
SeaWorld Orlando
Don’t miss this exclusive event at SeaWorld Orlando, where guests can enjoy thrilling attractions, up-close encounters with marine life, and Halloween festivities. Attendees and families will get special behind-the-scenes access to SeaWorld’s animal rescue areas, which typically are closed to the public. Learn about marine conservation and the importance of protecting our oceans. This private event mixes entertainment and education, creating a memorable and enriching experience for all ages.
Tickets can be purchased for $25 per adult and $15 per child when you register for the conference. Family members also must be registered for the conference.
Shuttle bus transportation will be provided. For detailed shuttle bus information, please see the shuttle schedule in the conference app or platform.
All attendees must pass through a security checkpoint that includes metal detectors.
Not designated for CME credit.
Supported in-part by Nemours Children’s Health
Monday, September 30
Monday, September 30, 2024
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
SeaWorld Orlando
Lace up your shoes and join runners and walkers for the AAP Friends of Children Fund 5K Fun Run & Walk. Enjoy this scenic 5K route through one of the world’s most famous marine parks, SeaWorld Orlando. Come together to promote health and wellness among families and pediatricians, while raising awareness and support for child health initiatives. Participants will receive a commemorative T-shirt. Bibs and T-shirts can be picked up from Conference Services in Hall C of the Orange County Convention Center.
Shuttle bus transportation will be provided on all routes at 6:30 AM. For detailed shuttle bus information, please see the shuttle schedule in the conference app or platform.
If you haven’t purchased your ticket, please visit conference registration in Hall C of the Orange County Convention Center.
$25 per adult and $10 per child (12 and under), in addition to the conference registration fee.
Not designated for CME credit.
Supported in-part by Pfizer
Monday, September 30, 2024
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM
Hyatt Regency Orlando, Regency Ballroom RS
The annual business meeting of the American Academy of Pediatrics will be chaired by President Benjamin Hoffman, MD, FAAP. Attendees will hear CEO/Executive Vice President Mark Del Monte, JD, and President-Elect Susan Kressly, MD, FAAP, report on the state of the AAP and strategic initiatives.
Not designated for CME credit