Congratulations to A/Prof John-Joe Dawson Squibb,  A/Prof Michal Harty, and A/Prof Eugene Davids who organised this stimulating and thought-provoking conference. Congratulations to all the CARA team members who collectively presented 1 symposium, 8 oral presentations, and 5 posters, and who chaired most sessions. Congratulations also to Tania Swart for winning the Nurse award, Sarosha for winning the Publication Award, and Maame for the best poster award!

Other highlights of the conference included:

1. John-Joe being appointed as President of SA-ACAPAP 
2. Stella being appointed as President-Elect of SA-ACAPAP
3. Michal being appointed as new Committee Member of SA-ACAPAP 
4. Marisa and Stella facilitating the Emerging Researcher Workshop on Thursday with Eugene and Michal joining Petrus as Mentors
5. Kat, Erin, Maame and Sarah getting invitations to join the emerging researchers workshop!

Well done to all and may your contributions make a significant different to the field of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in South Africa!