No Call, No Show
Speakers who fail to show up for their presentation without notifying the program planner of cancellation will not be permitted to present at any APHA-sponsored meetings for the following two years.
Together We Thrive: Health Across the Lifespan
San Antonio | November 1-4, 2026
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.
Be a part of APHA 2026!
The Calls for Abstracts and Reviewers are open! Submit an abstract for the chance to be a part of APHA 2026, and volunteer as a reviewer to help shape the academic program! We look forward to seeing all your submissions and making our Annual Meeting and Expo the best it can be for our attendees!
Lead an APHA 2026 Learning Institute! Learning Institutes take place on the Saturday and Sunday before the start of the Annual Meeting. These are concentrated, skills-based continuing education courses that use active learning strategies to help participants strengthen skills and/or improve their practice. Submit your proposal.
The Calls for Abstracts, Reviewers and Learning Institutes close on Tuesday, March 31.
Please note: You do not need to be a member to submit an abstract. However, selected presenters will be required to become a member of APHA, pay for registration, attend the meeting in person and abide by any additional rules and requirements.
The Calls for Films and Film Reviewers for the Public Health Film Festival are open as well! Films from all disciplines of public health will be considered, but films related to the APHA 2026 theme are highly encouraged.
Submit a Film | Become a Film Reviewer
The Calls for Films and Film Reviewers close on Friday, April 10.
Lead an APHA 2026 Learning Institute! Learning Institutes take place on the Saturday and Sunday before the start of the Annual Meeting. These are concentrated, skills-based continuing education courses that use active learning strategies to help participants strengthen skills and/or improve their practice. Submit your proposal.
The Calls for Abstracts, Reviewers and Learning Institutes close on Tuesday, March 31.
Please note: You do not need to be a member to submit an abstract. However, selected presenters will be required to become a member of APHA, pay for registration, attend the meeting in person and abide by any additional rules and requirements.
The Calls for Films and Film Reviewers for the Public Health Film Festival are open as well! Films from all disciplines of public health will be considered, but films related to the APHA 2026 theme are highly encouraged.
Submit a Film | Become a Film Reviewer
The Calls for Films and Film Reviewers close on Friday, April 10.
Abstract Notifications: Abstract notifications for the general call for abstracts will be sent in June 2026. Late breaker notifications will be sent in late August or about 4 weeks after the close of the late-breaking call.
Moderator and Presenter Resources
Use the guidelines for each section type to prepare for your time at the Annual Meeting. View the APHA Healthy Meeting Guidelines: Physical Activity (PDF) for tips.
For questions, email [email protected] or contact your Program Chair (PDF).
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