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 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.
Be a part of APHA 2026!
The Call for Abstracts is open! Submit an abstract for the chance to be a part of APHA 2026! We look forward to seeing all your submissions and having you be a part of our programming.
The Call for Reviewers is also open! Volunteer as a reviewer to help shape the academic program of APHA 2026! We value your input in making our Annual Meeting and Expo the best it can be for our attendees!
The Calls for Abstracts and Reviewers 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 Call for Reviewers is also open! Volunteer as a reviewer to help shape the academic program of APHA 2026! We value your input in making our Annual Meeting and Expo the best it can be for our attendees!
The Calls for Abstracts and Reviewers 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.
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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