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Welcome, MOPA 2025 speakers!
On behalf of the MOPA Board of Directors, thank you for your participation in this year’s Annual Meeting and Expo. We’re proud to have assembled such a strong group of speakers, and we’re confident your insights will offer valuable perspectives on the pressing issues facing today’s psychologists. We truly appreciate your commitment to advancing the skills, knowledge, and sense of community among Missouri and Kansas psychologists and mental health professionals. |
SCHEDULE
Please see the schedule for the event. If you have any questions or issues let us know as soon as possible and we'll work to resolve it.
- SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
BIO/PHOTO/PROGRAM REVIEW -- DUE TO EMILY BY MONDAY, PLEASE
- SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
BIO/PHOTO/PROGRAM REVIEW -- DUE TO EMILY BY MONDAY, PLEASE
- Please review your photo and bio at the following link: SPEAKERS
This will be the content used in the printed booklet. If you would like anything updated, please email to Emily at [email protected] -- These will be printed on Tuesday.
ATTENDEES
We expect to have more than 70 attendees throughout the conference. We have quite a few students, several ECP psychologists with fewer than 5 years experience, all the way up to those with 40+ years experience. So a great blend of psychologists and behavioral health professionals from across Missouri and Kansas!
ABOUT YOUR SESSION
YOUR PRESENTATION – DUE TO EMILY BY EOD WEDNESDAY
To ensure a smooth experience, we will pre-load all presentations onto the desktop of the computer in your presentation room. Please email your final presentation to Emily at [email protected] by Wednesday afternoon.
Additionally, we encourage you to bring a backup copy on a jump drive or email it to yourself—just in case. (We all know how technology can be!). If you need any special services beyond a standard PowerPoint (e.g. video playing, YouTube access...) please let Emily know as soon as possible and she'll work to get you all set up.
You're welcome to bring handouts for your breakout session. Please note that there are no on-site printing services, so any materials must be printed in advance.
Room Setup
All sessions will be held in a single presentation room set up classroom-style, with tables for attendees.
Proctors
A MOPA board member or volunteer will serve as your session proctor. They’ll introduce you, assist with the CEU process, and be available for any additional support you need during your session. You do not need to do anything to manage the CEs for your session.
Room Assignments & A/V Support
We are NOT running multiple tracks, so all presentations will be in the same room. If you would like to come early or during a break and test your presentation, please let Emily know and we'll make it work.
Your session room includes:
If you have specific A/V needs, contact Emily Dahlbeck in advance so we can best support you.
Attendee Landing Page
Attendees will receive a dedicated landing page with event details, including:
Social Media
Don’t forget to follow MOPA on social media—we’ll be sharing posts throughout the conference and will tag your account (or your university/business) whenever possible!
To ensure a smooth experience, we will pre-load all presentations onto the desktop of the computer in your presentation room. Please email your final presentation to Emily at [email protected] by Wednesday afternoon.
Additionally, we encourage you to bring a backup copy on a jump drive or email it to yourself—just in case. (We all know how technology can be!). If you need any special services beyond a standard PowerPoint (e.g. video playing, YouTube access...) please let Emily know as soon as possible and she'll work to get you all set up.
- Preferred format: .ppt or .pdf -- standard 16:9 resolution
- We should have internet available for your presentation, but have a workaround if connecting to info off-page
You're welcome to bring handouts for your breakout session. Please note that there are no on-site printing services, so any materials must be printed in advance.
Room Setup
All sessions will be held in a single presentation room set up classroom-style, with tables for attendees.
Proctors
A MOPA board member or volunteer will serve as your session proctor. They’ll introduce you, assist with the CEU process, and be available for any additional support you need during your session. You do not need to do anything to manage the CEs for your session.
Room Assignments & A/V Support
We are NOT running multiple tracks, so all presentations will be in the same room. If you would like to come early or during a break and test your presentation, please let Emily know and we'll make it work.
Your session room includes:
- A PC-based laptop
- Projector and screen
- Handheld clicker for slide advancement
If you have specific A/V needs, contact Emily Dahlbeck in advance so we can best support you.
Attendee Landing Page
Attendees will receive a dedicated landing page with event details, including:
- A PDF of your presentation (if you opt in)
- A potential recording of your session
- Session evaluations
Social Media
Don’t forget to follow MOPA on social media—we’ll be sharing posts throughout the conference and will tag your account (or your university/business) whenever possible!
REGISTRATION
Just a quick reminder to please complete your conference registration if you haven’t already—especially if you plan to claim CE credit for other sessions and/or stay for meals. Your registration helps us plan appropriately for meals and other event costs.
ABOUT THE LOCATION
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The conference will be held on the 4th Floor of the Student Union Building at 5100 Cherry St, Kansas City, MO 64110
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PARKING
Directly north of the Student Union is the Cherry Street Garage. Please go to the 5th level of the garage. You may park here free of charge. Just stop by the guard gate on your way out the door with your license plate number and tell them you are with the MOPA Conference. When you exit the building on the south exit, walk through the covered walkway, past the two residence halls and toward the Union Theater entrance of the Student Union.
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FOOD AND BEVERAGES
Friday Night Cocktail Reception
Please join us for a reception to celebrate YOU! We will be passing out our annual MOPA awards and enjoying the following treats! (Menu subject to change based on availability)
Saturday Lunch
We will be getting boxed lunches in a variety of sandwiches and salads. We'll make sure to order vegan/vegetarian/gluten-free options based on your comments during registration.
Snacks
Cookie Tray, Cheez-Its, Kind Minis (Gluten-free), Planters Variety Pack Nuts (in bags), fruit
Bottled Water
Coffee - Regular
Coffee - Decaf
Hot Tea
Soft Drinks
Please join us for a reception to celebrate YOU! We will be passing out our annual MOPA awards and enjoying the following treats! (Menu subject to change based on availability)
- Crudite Platter: Seasonal vegetable crudite; served with dip
- Fruit and Cheese Platter: Platter heaped with cubed cheeses, cheddar, swiss and provolone and an arrangement of fresh melon, berries and grapes
- Greek Turkey Meatball: Turkey meatballs blended with olives, tomatoes and lemon zest topped with harissa sauce and cucumber
(Contains: Eggs, Wheat, Gluten, Sulphites) - Lemongrass Chicken Pot Stickers: Dumpling with chicken, lemongrass, corn, scallion and onion
(Contains: Wheat, Fish, Gluten) - Vegetable Samosas: A pastry filled with potatoes and peas served with cilantro chutney
(Contains: Wheat, Soybean, Gluten) - Cool Salmon Canapes: Cool cucumber rounds topped with a dilled salmon salad
(Contains: Milk, Eggs, Soybean, Fish, Mustard) - Goat Cheese and Honey Phyllo Cups: A sweet mascarpone and goat cheese mixture piped into light and flaky phyllo cups
(Contains: Milk, Wheat, Treenuts, Gluten) - Petite Assorted Dessert Bars
- Waters, soft drinks
- Cash bar for beer and wine - please make sure to bring cash if interested in this option
Saturday Lunch
We will be getting boxed lunches in a variety of sandwiches and salads. We'll make sure to order vegan/vegetarian/gluten-free options based on your comments during registration.
Snacks
Cookie Tray, Cheez-Its, Kind Minis (Gluten-free), Planters Variety Pack Nuts (in bags), fruit
Bottled Water
Coffee - Regular
Coffee - Decaf
Hot Tea
Soft Drinks
WEATHER
Bring an umbrella just in case!
