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.
Making the Public's Health a National Priority
Washington, D.C. | November 2-5, 2025
Research has shown that public health efforts to prevent disease are more cost effective - and humane - than treating chronic health conditions, so now is the time to invest in our nation’s health. Health is a human right; let’s make it a national priority.
Congratulations on being accepted to present at APHA 2025! Use the resources and policies below to plan your time at the Annual Meeting. All Annual Meeting presenters who submitted abstracts for oral, poster or roundtable sessions must be in Washington, DC to present. There are no virtual options for presenters.
Abstract Notifications: Abstract notifications for the general call for abstracts were sent on June 3, 2025. If you have not received your abstract notification, search for your name in the online program or review your email filters. Late breaker notifications will be sent in late August or about 4 weeks after the close of the late-breaking call.
Confirm your presentation: Log into your User Portal to confirm or withdraw your presentation by August 27. Login Tip: Use the same email for abstract submission, APHA membership and meeting registration.
- Click on Your Submissions/Roles on the left side.
- On the next page, you will see a list of links to all your abstracts/sessions.
- Select one of the links to access the Speakers' Corner for that abstract.
- In the Speakers' Corner you can do the following:
- review your session details and schedule
- confirm your acceptance or withdraw your presentation
- update presenter/author information
- add/update your bio
- upload presentation files and handouts.
PRESENTER TIMELINE
- June 3: Presenters notified of abstract acceptance.
- June 30: Film Festival status notifications sent
- July 14: Early-bird registration deadline
- August 27: Presenter to confirm presentation or withdraw abstract.
- August 28: Status notification of waitlisted abstracts
- August 29: Late-breaker presenters notified of abstract acceptance.
- September 15: Advanced registration deadline. All presenters are encouraged to register by this deadline.
- October 27: PowerPoint upload deadline
Registration
Presenters must be individual members of APHA. Session organizers, moderators and presenters are required to pay the appropriate registration fee for full or one-day access to the meeting. View all registration rates and information.
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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