Arlington, VA and Digitally | June 9-10 (with optional Hill Day June 11)
Mark your calendars for the 2026 Policy Action Institute!
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APHA Policy Action Institute
Through panels, hands-on workshops and networking sessions with top public health policymakers, attendees will learn how to navigate funding cuts, influence policy to drive change and secure critical resources for their initiatives.
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This two-day event includes powerful messages from public health leaders, hands-on training and networking.
Meet the Speakers
Meet the diverse group of public health leaders and advocates who will speak at this year's Policy Action Institute.
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APHA Policy Action Institute 2025 in Washington, D.C.
Policy Action Institute Scholarships
Make a donation to help fund these scholarships to advance the training for our next generation of public health leaders.
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Read what attendees at the 2025 event had to say about their experience.
Questions about the Policy Action Institute? Email [email protected]
Interested in becoming a sponsor or exhibitor at a future Policy Action Institute? Contact Edward Shipley, 202-777-2429.
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2022: Overview | Agenda | Speakers
Read Public Health Under Siege: Improving Policy in Turbulent Times, a book sparked by the 2019 event that explores the impact of policy on our nation's health and offers specific actions to improve health and extend life expectancy.