The 2025 Annual Meeting in Los Angeles features four plenary sessions for attendees to hear from world-renowned authors, researchers, leaders, and mental health experts. A live-stream of all four plenaries will also be available for virtual-only attendees.
Opening Session
Venus Williams
- Saturday, May 17
- 10:30 a.m. - Noon
APA’s Opening Session will feature a fireside chat with none other than Venus Williams, interviewed by APA President Ramaswamy Viswanathan, M.D., Dr. Med.Sc. During their time together, the two will discuss Ms. Williams’ story as a tennis player and entrepreneur, and the impact of an active lifestyle on mental health. Learn More
Emerging Voices: DEIB, Innovation, and Leadership Plenary
Africa’s First Elected Female President & Winner of the Nobel Peace Prize Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
- Monday, May 19
- 10:30 a.m. - Noon
The Emerging Voices: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging plenary will feature a keynote address from President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, who will draw from her unparalleled record of leadership to discuss bringing women’s voices to healthcare policy and practice. Later, she’ll sit in conversation with APA President Ramaswamy Viswanathan, M.D., Dr. Med.Sc., and APA CEO & Medical Director Marketa M. Wills, M.D., M.B.A. Learn More
Convocation of Distinguished Fellows
Pulitzer-Prize Winning Science Writer Siddhartha Mukherjee, M.D.
- Monday, May 19
- 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
APA will host its 69th Convocation of Distinguished Fellows, which honors the achievements of this dedicated group of APA members, as well as the recipients of the 2025 Presidential Commendations and Distinguished Service Awards. Capping off the ceremonies is the William C. Menninger Memorial Lecture, which will be delivered by Siddhartha Mukherjee, M.D. In his address, Dr. Mukherjee will touch upon his extensive body of research, his experience as a physician leader, and the intersection of medical science and mental health. Learn More
CEO Plenary
Dean Ornish, M.D.
- Tuesday, May 20
- 10:30 a.m. - Noon
APA CEO and Medical Director Marketa M. Wills, M.D., M.B.A., will host the CEO plenary, featuring the presentation of the inaugural Viswanathan Family Lifestyle Medicine and Psychiatry Award to Dean Ornish, M.D., and the accompanying award lecture by Dr. Ornish, and a conversation with Dr. Wills. Learn More