Together We Thrive: Health Across the Lifespan
San Antonio | November 1-4, 2026
Held at the Henry B. González Convention Center
As the largest public health gathering of the year, APHA’s Annual Meeting and Expo convenes approximately 11,000 public health professionals and partners from around the world. Join us for this can’t miss opportunity to make lasting connections and learn from exhibitors, peers and today’s leaders. Together, let’s ensure health for all across the lifespan.
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APHA TV airs a wide range of public health discussions from professionals, advocates and leaders, each giving their unique perspective and message. Since 2014, APHA has partnered with WebsEdge, an international film and broadcasting company, to create a platform to share even more of the meeting.
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Annual Meeting Wire
Read some of our top stories from the Annual Meeting. Read all stories...
A diversity of public health topics — but offered through a shared vision — was front and center at the poster sessions.
“The American people are really hurting, and that’s why we have the chance of a blue wave (on Tuesday),” said panelist Chiquita Brooks-LaSure.
The U.S. prison population is aging after decades of “tough-on-crime” policies that have had a disproportionate impact on low-income people and people of color.
Human activities, stressed ecosystems and emerging technologies are creating new opportunities for diseases to emerge and spread globally.
Why San Antonio?
A Message About Our 2026 Annual Meeting and Expo Location
We understand that holding the APHA Annual Meeting and Expo in Texas this year raises concerns for many in our community, given the state’s current political climate and recent policy decisions that conflict with our organization’s values and mission.
San Antonio is a diverse, vibrant, and proudly progressive city with a long history of activism, advocacy and community-based public health work. By showing up, we have the opportunity to support local communities doing critical work and make our voices heard in Texas, a state that could benefit greatly from a public health approach.