ISPS-US 23rd Annual Conference | November 1-3, 2024 | University of Pittsburgh & Duquesne University | Pittsburgh, PA & Hybrid Online | Preliminary Schedule
The conference from November 2-3rd will take place at the Duquesne Union, Duquesne University, 1243-1219 Locust St, Pittsburgh, PA 15282, United States. Registration, plenary sessions, and breaks will happen at the Union Ballroom located within the Union.
The pre-conference workshop with Professor Craig Steel on November 1st will occur at the Cathedral of Learning, Pittsburgh University, 4200 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15260, United States. The room number and floor will provided to registrants nearer the time.
REGISTRATION
Everyone attending any presentations must be registered for the conference, including all presenters. This is a self-funded conference, and your registration pays for the conference costs, such as venue rental, catering, AV, staffing, marketing, printing, and postage.
NOVEMBER 2ND-3RD, 2024: FULL CONFERENCE AT DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY, HYBRID ONLINE
Register for the main conference by clicking "reserve tickets" in purple to the right of your screen if you are using a desktop or "tickets" at the bottom of the screen if you are using a mobile device. You may also purchase registration at the check-in desk on the day of the conference if you have not pre-registered.
NOVEMBER 1ST, 2024: PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH WITH PROFESSOR CRAIG STEEL
Pre-conference workshop tickets sold separately: register for the main conference first to receive a 20% discount for the workshop.
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Conference sessions will be live-streamed via Zoom. Links to access the webinars will be posted on our online platform, Sched, within the session details. Links will become visible to attendees 10 minutes before the session starts. Sessions will be recorded and uploaded to Sched. The platform will be live for a month post-conference for participants to view sessions at their leisure.
HYBRID
Our conference is a hybrid event. Please view the schedule for more details on which sessions will be
- Hybrid: taking place in Pittsburgh, PA but streamed via Zoom
- In-person only: Not available via streaming or recording to virtual participants
- Virtual only
In-person attendees wishing to view the virtual-only sessions may access these Zoom meetings via their personal devices. These sessions will also be recorded for later viewing.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Continuing education credits are available for attendance at live sessions. This means attendees must be present in-person or for the live-streamed Zoom session. Continuing education credits cannot be awarded for recorded content. More information regarding Continuing Education, see the Continuing Education section in "General Info.
We highly recommend that individuals with symptoms of respiratory illness wear a mask and test for COVID-19. If you cannot attend the event due to COVID, we will issue you virtual-only access to the conference and provide a partial refund for the difference of virtual admission.
ACCESSIBILITY
ISPS-US is committed to providing access and support to everyone who wishes to participate in the programs we sponsor. Please email us at contact@isps-us.org with any needed accommodations, including special dietary needs.
Zoom: Please visit the Zoom website for more information about accessibility when using the online platform. Live captioning will be enabled.
GENDER/PRONOUNS
Please refer to people by their self-identified pronouns. Don’t assume you know what someone’s gender is. Pronoun stickers are available at registration. Feel free to put your pronouns on your nametag.
EXHIBITS & POSTERS
Please visit our exhibitors in the ballroom throughout the entire conference. Exhibits will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Some authors have their books on display at the book table. Books may be purchased at the registration table. A selection of the ISPS book series is also available for viewing but must be ordered online. The poster presentation schedule will be announced shortly.
SCHEDULE NOTES
This schedule is preliminary and subject to change. We will update the schedule as changes occur. Last-minute changes will be communicated via email to conference attendees.
PARKING
DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY: Event attendees receive the affiliated rate in the Forbes Parking Garage, which is $6 per day at the weekend – view rates. Alternate parking garages are available within walking distance of the University. - View Alternate Parking
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH: For the pre-event conference, visitor parking is available at the Soldiers and Sailors Garage 4101 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Parking Rates
MARIOTT CITY CENTER HOTEL: On-Site Parking Daily: $30.00, Valet Daily: $40.00 Garage Self Parking 24hrs $30 overnight, no in & out privileges. Parking charges are subject to change at any time.
DISCLAIMER
The International Society for Psychological and Social Approaches to Psychosis, United States Chapter (ISPS-US) does not provide direct services, nor does it vet or endorse clinicians. The opinions expressed by speakers at the conference do not necessarily reflect the opinions held by ISPS-US, its members or officers.