MEETINGS

Thank you for Attending the ACPOC 2026 Annual Meeting!

April 29– May 2 | Philadelphia, PA | Double Tree by Hilton

Thank You to our Meeting Host, POPS Shriners

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Friday Night Dinner/Networking Event

Friday, May 1st, 6–9pm

Queen & Rook

123 South St., Philadelphia, PA 19147

Discover the ultimate gaming and dining experience at Queen & Rook in Philadelphia! Boasting the largest board game library in the region with over 2,500 games!

Your ticket to attend includes:

Buffet Dinner, includes pizza, and appertizers to choose from
Two drink tickets of bottled beer or house wine
Each attendee will be responsible to pay for any additional food or drinks

Guests are welcome! Please be sure to add each guest in the Social Event registration form.

Petioles Brewing is 1-mile away from the Double Tree by Hilton hotel and we recommend to take a cab or uber/lyft to the brewery.

Please, direct any questions on this event to info@acpoc.org and we look forward to a fun Friday night out of ACPOC attendees!

Student Networking Event for the 2026 Annual Meeting

This is your chance to connect, learn, and score some free swag — don’t miss it!

Join us for the Student Networking Event at the ACPOC Annual Meeting:

📅 Thursday, April 30th
🕛 12:00 – 1:00 PM
📍 ACPOC Annual Meeting

This dedicated hour is all about YOU. Whether you’re a first-time attendee or a returning student member, this is the perfect opportunity to:

• Network with fellow student attendees from across the country
• Meet the ACPOC Executive Board and learn about getting involved
• Pick up FREE ACPOC swag

Building relationships in our specialty field starts now — and this event is the ideal place to make connections that will last throughout your career.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Please, direct any questions on this event to info@acpoc.org and we look forward to a fun Thursday lunch for ACPOC student attendees!

Featured Speakers for the 2026 Annual Meeting

Hector Kay Lecturer

Susan Apkon, MD

Dr. Susan Apkon is the Fischahs Chair in Pediatric Rehabilitation at Children’s Hospital Colorado and Visiting Professor and Vice-Chair of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at University of Colorado School of Medicine. She leads a nationally recognized pediatric rehabilitation program that provides innovate and evidenced based care to children and adolescents with changes in function related to injury, illness, or congenital conditions.

Dr. Apkon’s clinical focus is on the care of children with neuromuscular conditions and is the Co-Director of the Neuromuscular Clinic at Children’s Hospital Colorado.

Dr. Apkon’s research interests are focused on providing novel treatments to children with neuromuscular conditions and has been involved over the last 15 years in clinical trials, some of which have led to FDA approved drugs that are changing the course of pediatric neuromuscular diseases.

Presidential Lecturer

Jessica Cox, Motivational Speaker

Jessica Cox is a motivational speaker featured on TV shows like Ellen, CNN, National Geographic, Fox and Friends, and BBC News. Her speaking career spans 18 years, 28 countries, and audiences up to 40,000 people. Companies like AT&T, NASA, the Smithsonian, State Farm, and Cisco have asked her for inspirational workshops, keynotes, and more.

Jessica was born without arms and uses her feet the way most people use their hands. Jessica grew up asking with frustration and anger, “Why me? Why do I have to be different?” She learned to see the blessings in her life and accept herself as a whole person. Now, Jessica flies airplanes, drives cars, is married, and otherwise lives a normal life. Jessica is the author of Disarm Your Limits, an autobiographical self-help book that has sold more than 10,000 copies. She also writes a monthly article for Flying Magazine.

In 2020, Jessica announced plans to build The Impossible Airplane, a custom 200 mph, 4 seat airplane she will use to circumnavigate the world. When she’s not flying off into the sunset, Jessica continues to train in Taekwondo, where she’s a Fourth Degree Black Belt.