This year, we celebrate the hospitality and heritage of the American south in New Orleans October 20–23 at the American Academy of Pediatrics 2012 National Conference & Exhibition.

The program will be held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and the Hilton New Orleans Riverside hotel. As the world’s largest pediatric-focused continuing medical education event and technical exhibition, we offer unparalleled social, networking and philanthropic opportunities, and family-friendly services. Our conference is also mobile-device friendly and the AAP provides free wifi access at the convention center and meeting areas of the Hilton Riverside hotel.

Every conference is as unique as the city we’re in, and this year is no different. Moved by our mission, “the health and well-being of all children,” we’ll address child health inequities in a special conference track, beginning with our pre-conference PEDS 21 signature event on Friday, October 19.

I hope you and your krewe enjoy the lagniappe (a little something extra) as the people behind the art, music, food, culture and conference treat you to the ultimate southern hospitality!

Robert W. Block, MD, FAAP
(2011-2012 President)

'Body Art' Photo by Dear World, Robert X. Fogarty

Questions? Contact nce@aap.org