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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 12,000 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. 

Saturday, Oct. 26

On-demand content opens (available until Dec. 31, 2024)

  • Short Films
  • Emerging Scholars Plus presentations
  • Industry Expert Theater/Sponsored Videos
  • APHA TV videos
  • Scientific Sessions

Sunday, Oct. 27 

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Opening General Session – Rebuilding Trust In Public Health & Science
2:30-4 p.m.  Champion Conversation I: Democracy and Health: How did we get here? Where are we going?  
4:30-6 p.m. Champion Conversation II: America Dissected Podcast Recording: Trauma, Trust and Why We Still Haven't Processed the Pandemic with Professor Eric Klinenberg

Monday, Oct. 28

8:30-10 a.m.  Champion Conversation III: Women in Public Health 
10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
 Champion Conversation IV: From Declaration to Action: Where are we now in addressing racism as a public health crisis?
2:30-4 p.m.
 Champion Conversation V: AJPH Session: Ensuring Inclusivity for The Quality of Scientific Publication
4:30-6 p.m.
 Monday General Session - The Invisible Shield: Clips & Conversation

Tuesday, Oct. 29

8:30-10 a.m.  Champion Conversations VI: Empathy in Action: Transforming Public Health Messaging in a Polarized Era 
10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Champion Conversations VII: Ending Unequal Treatment: Achieving Optimal Health for All
2:30-4 p.m. Champion Conversations VIII: The Role of Law and the Courts on Improving the Health of the Public
4:30-6 p.m. Champion Conversation IX: Local Coalitions for Health and Climate Justice: Building Power from the Ground Up, No Matter Who’s in Office

Wednesday, Oct. 30

8:30-10 a.m. 
 Champion Conversations X: Mobilizing Mayors to Strengthen Trust in Public Health and Science
10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.  Champion Conversations XI: Infectious Disease Mitigation: A 21st Century Challenge
12:30-1:30 p.m. 
 Champion Conversations XII: Trust for America’s Health Blueprint for a Healthier America
2:30-4 p.m.  Closing General Session – Partnering to make health a top priority for our nation

Post-Meeting Content
Oral sessions are recorded and made available on a rolling basis after the meeting. Recordings are available until Dec. 31, 2024.