KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL)

2025 Annual Leadership Conference (ALC) - Boston, MA

Conference Details

Dates: April 25 - 27, 2025

Venue: Hilton Boston Park Plaza, Boston, Massachusetts

Registration Hours: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM daily in the Ballroom B Foyer on the Mezzanine Level

Local Information

• Weather: Boston in April typically ranges from 43 - 56°F, please check the forecast before traveling.

• Local Attractions: Freedom Trail, Fenway Park, Boston Common, Museum of Fine Arts

• Dining: The Hilton Boston Park Plaza features Off the Common, MJ O'Connors, and Starbucks. Popular nearby options include Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse, Bistro du Midi, Grill 23 & Bar, and more.

What to Bring

• Conference confirmation/ticket (digital or printed)

• Business cards

• Professional attire (business or business casual)

• Comfortable walking shoes

• Light jacket or sweater (meeting rooms may be cool)

What's New In The App?

• Gamification: Conference attendees are encouraged to visit AAPL and sponsor tables, connect with university partners, and attend special events or sponsored sessions.

  • Each table or event will feature a QR code for point collection.

  • For certain point categories, attendees may need to visit Danielle at the Info Hub to claim their points.

  • The top three participants will be announced on Saturday at Cheers for 50 years.

Participants can earn points for the following activities:

Transportation

• Airport Information: Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) is approximately 5 miles from the conference venue.

• Ground Transportation Options:

  • Taxi service: Approximately $35-45 from airport to venue

  • Rideshare: Uber and Lyft are readily available

  • MBTA (public transit): Take the Blue Line (Bowdoin) from the airport to the Government Center, then follow the signs and transfer to Green Line - Copley & West. Take the Green Line from the Government Center, ride three stops and get off at Arlington.

• Parking: Valet parking available at the venue for $65/day; nearby garages offer rates of $30-40/day.

Accommodations

• Conference Hotel: Hilton Boston Park Plaza

• Alternative Options: The AAPL Annual Conference hotel room block at the Hilton Boston Park Plaza is currently sold out. Although you can still book rooms at the hotel, the special discounted rate may no longer be available, and you will be charged the standard rate.

  • Several hotels are within walking distance, including the Revere Hotel Boston Common and Hotel AKA Back Bay . Please contact these hotels directly to check availability and rates.

KEY EVENT DETAILS AT A GLANCE

Friday, April 25, 2025

First Timers Meet ‘n Greet, 7:30 - 8:15 AM

Room: Georgian – Mezzanine Level

This is the perfect opportunity for new attendees to get to know AAPL and each other. Our Meet 'n Greet is designed to help you make new connections, share experiences, and build relationships that will last beyond the conference. We are excited to welcome you to our community of physician leaders.

Opening Keynote: Dr. Jerome Adams, 8:30 – 10:00 AM

Room: Grand Ballroom A & B (Mezzanine)

Join Jerome Adams, MD, MPH, FASA, the Executive Director of Health Equity Initiatives at Purdue and the 20th Surgeon General of the United States to kickoff the AAPL 2025 Annual Leadership Conference.

Afternoon Keynote: Corey Feist, 3:30 – 4:30 PM

Room: Grand Ballroom A & B (Mezzanine)

Join Corey Feist, JD, MBA, the CEO and Co-Founder of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation for an engaging 1-hour presentation.

CPE Convocation and Awards Ceremony, 4:45 – 6:00 PM

Grand Ballroom A & B (Mezzanine)

The Convocation & Awards Ceremony will honor new Certified Physician Executives, incoming AAPL Fellows, and Leape & Shenke Award winners . All are welcome to attend and celebrate our honorees. Following the ceremony, please join us in Statler for a welcome reception from 6:00 - 7:30 PM.

Saturday, April 26, 2025

AAPL Enterprise Solutions Presentation, 7:30 - 8:15 AM

Room: Berkley/Clarendon– Mezzanine Level

Interested in learning how you can create a custom physician leadership development program for your organization? Join our Enterprise Solutions team to discover how AAPL's flexible programs can meet your team's needs and position them for continued success.

AAPL CPE & University Partner Presentations, 7:30 - 8:15 AM

Room: Georgian – Mezzanine Level

Interested in learning more about our University Partner’s Master’s programs? Stop by this session to hear five prestigious universities provide an overview of their master’s degree programs and learn how AAPL courses count toward the master’s program of your choice and the Certified Physician Executive Credential.

Perspectives on International Healthcare - A Panel of Experts, 8:30 - 9:30 AM

Room: Grand Ballroom A & B (Mezzanine)

Details Coming Soon...

Communities of Practice, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Join your peers for an engaging discussion in one of our Communities of Practice sessions. These moderated but informal, organic, and free-flowing conversations focus on sharing best practices and creating new knowledge to advance a domain of professional practice.

• Chief Medical Officer – Room Arlington (Mezzanine)

• AI – Room Berkley/Clarendon (Mezzanine)

• Physician Leadership Development – Room Georgian (Mezzanine)

• Minority Leadership in Healthcare – Room Studio 1 (Lobby)

• Interprofessional Collaboration – Room Studio 2 (Lobby)

• Entrepreneurship – Room Copley/Kenmore (Lobby)

Perspectives on Value Based Care - A Panel of Industry Influencers, 1:00 - 2:00 PM

Room: Grand Ballroom A & B (Mezzanine)

Details Coming Soon...

Cheers to 50 Years Reception, 5:00 – 7:00 PM

Room: Grand Ballroom A & B (Mezzanine)

Join us as we celebrate AAPL’s 50th anniversary of leading the way in educating and inspiring healthcare leaders around the world. This special two-hour informal event will honor our rich history and offer a glimpse into our exciting future. Enjoy an evening of cocktails, toasts, inspiring speeches, delicious hors-d'oeuvres, and live music spanning the past five decades. Test your luck with raffles and prizes, and capture memorable moments in our 360-degree video booth. Let’s raise a glass to the past, present, and future of physician leadership. Cheers to 50 years!

We look forward to seeing you in Boston!