Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025
Time: Convocation begins promptly at 6:00 p.m. and lasts until approximately 90 minutes.
Location: The Convocation ceremony will be held in Hall J, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Registration for Convocation:
Registration for Convocation will open in early January 2025. A link will be live at www.acponline.org/convocation. FACPs elected between January 2023 – March 2025 who have not yet participated in Convocation will automatically be invited to the 2025 Convocation Ceremony via email.
Stoles Pick Up:
Stoles pick-up and assembly will open at 4:30 p.m. in Hall I2 of the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. All new FACPs must report to the Governors and New Fellows Assembly Area with their stoles no later than 5:00 p.m. You may keep your stole following the ceremony.
Assembly and Lines of March:
There will be four lines of march, designated by color, and signs indicating the aisle of march for each chapter/region will be displayed in the Assembly room as well as the back of the auditorium. Please be sure to remain in your designated line at all times and follow the color arrows on the floor that correspond to the color of your line.
Seating:
Special seats will be reserved in the auditorium for the inductees.
Guests:
Guests are welcome to attend Convocation and no tickets are required. Seating for guests is on a first-come, first-served basis from 5:00-5:45 p.m. in Hall J and is suspended during the processional. Seating will continue after the processional.
Special Assistance:
Any Convocation participants who require special assistance to attend the ceremony should contact Meghann Williams at ACP Headquarters by March 10, 2025, via e-mail at mewilliams@acponline.org.
Portraits:
Portraits can be purchased from EPNAC Photography. Appointments can be made at the portrait desk located in the Hall J Lobby for Thursday, April 13, 2025 and on Friday, April 4, 2025. There are several portrait packages available and prices vary according to the selection.
Candid Photographs:
Photographers will be taking candid photographs of Convocation participants in the hours leading up to and during the ceremony. Some of these photos may be used in future ACP promotional materials.
Wall of Fame:
New FACPs and their families are invited to visit the Wall of Fame, listing new FACPs invited to Convocation this year. A terrific photo opportunity! The Wall of Fame is located in Hall J Lobby.
Fees:
There are no fees regarding the Convocation Ceremony.
Deadlines:
Participants must register by March 10, 2025 to take part in Convocation. We are unable to accommodate walk-ins.
If You Need Hotel Reservations:
Don’t forget to make your hotel reservations early to guarantee hotel rates and availability. Go to https://annualmeeting.acponline.org/registration-travel for more detailed information.