Annual Meeting activities will be held at the Washington Convention Center (801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW) and the Marriott Marquis Washington, DC (901 Massachusetts Ave NW).

The Annual Meeting will be held in person. We are planning a format that will deliver four days of onsite experiences designed for attendees to engage, collaborate and grow. Presenters are required to be onsite in Washington, D.C.

If you can’t join us in person, we hope you participate in our Digital Meeting, with live access to key sessions and on-demand recordings of scientific sessions.

Approximately 12,000 people attended the Annual Meeting in 2024.

APHA is hosting a digital version of APHA 2025 that includes recordings of select sessions. Learn more about the Digital Meeting.

Yes, you can register for and earn up to 19.5 credit hours for attending sessions at the Annual Meeting. Your first discipline is $50 and additional disciplines are $10 each. Credits can be earned in the following CE types: Certified in Public Health, Health Education CHES, Nursing, Veterinary, CME (for DO or MD); OP for other health professionals. Visit Continuing Education at the Annual Meeting for more information.

You can print your own certificate of attendance after the meeting, from a link on the annual meeting web page.

You will need to enter your registration ID number from your confirmation letter and your last name in order to generate the certificate.

APHA is not requiring vaccination verification or masking to attend the 2025 Annual Meeting. However, we ask participants to take the necessary precautions for attending an event, including staying up to date with recommended adult vaccinations, wearing a mask, minimizing face touching and frequently washing hands.

We offer limited opportunities to volunteer at the Annual Meeting. For more information, contact us at [email protected].

APHA Staff are here to help. See a list of contacts.

For registration changes, cancellations or updates, contact [email protected].

Attendees must make their reservation through Spargo, APHA’s official housing services partner. Your support helps APHA avoid financial penalties and keeps registration fees in line for future meetings. 

Unfortunately, government rates are not available at any of the APHA hotels. However, there are usually a few hotels in the block with rates at or near the government rate. Be aware that the lower cost hotels are always the first to be filled up. For assistance, contact APHA Housing Services directly at 866-871-5085.

Yes, contact APHA Housing Services directly at 866-871-5085. If you are paying by check, you will need to make the check payable to the hotel where your reservation is held.

APHA provides complimentary shuttle service between meeting hotels and the convention center, only for hotels that are more than a half-mile from the center. Further information can be found on our Transportation page. 

For international attendees who require a visa to attend, a letter of invitation is often required.

Once you register, you can automatically generate an official letter of invitation through the registration system.