APHA 2020 — Creating the Healthiest Nation: Preventing Violence

The APHA Annual Meeting and Expo is the largest and most influential yearly gathering of public health professionals, bringing the public health community together to experience robust scientific programming, networking, social events, poster sessions and more.

APHA 2020 Update

In light of the current public health emergency caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the APHA 2020 Annual Meeting and Expo, which was scheduled to take place in San Francisco, will be an all-virtual event. The virtual meeting will take place Oct. 24-28. 

APHA 2020 Details

Register now and view the Online Program for more details.

Annual Meeting Theme: "Creating the Healthiest Nation: Preventing Violence"

This year's virtual format will give attendees:

• Increased flexibility: 24/7 online access to all meeting sessions — live or recorded — you won't have to choose between the content of competing sessions. Watch them as many times as you like during or well beyond the dates of the meeting.
• Real-time interactions: Connect with colleagues, presenters, experts and exhibitors via live chats and online messaging while receiving up-to-date information on public health issues that will continue to evolve up to the conference.
• Savings: Our online event will save you the precious time and money that accompanies event travel.

We thank you for your patience and support as we work through the details of the online event. In the coming weeks, check back here for APHA 2020 Virtual updates. Thank you for all you are doing to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and speak out for social justice.

Submit a Latebreaking Abstract

• Women’s Caucus (deadline: July 31)
• Health Administration Section (deadline: Aug 8)
• Public Health Nursing Section (deadline: Aug. 28)
• If you submitted an abstract to our original Call for Abstracts earlier this year, you should have received a status notification email. Check your status online and learn more about presenting.

Exhibit or Sponsor

COVID-19 may have interrupted APHA’s traditional face-to-face expo but it hasn’t disrupted our mission to connect leading organizations with public health professionals. We created the Virtual Public Health Expo, a robust platform that gives exhibitors enhanced opportunities to share information and engage with attendees. There are also lots of opportunities to put your brand in front of thousands. Learn more about exhibiting, sponsoring and advertising.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about the Annual Meeting? View our FAQ page or contact us.