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.
Speaker Ready Room
Session presenters may utilize the Speaker Ready Room to preview their presentation, prepare any documents or order last minute audiovisual equipment. Speaker Ready Rooms are equipped with computers and printers but are not equipped with copy machines. There are copy services and business centers in or near the APHA hotels and the Convention Center.
- Presenters who need to make changes to their previously uploaded presentation OR have yet to upload a presentation must report to the Speaker Ready Room at least 2 hours before the start of their session.
- Presenters who need to upload presentations onsite must bring their presentation saved on a USB drive to the Speaker Ready Room. The Internet may not be available in the Speaker Ready Room.
Hours and Location
The Speaker Ready Rooms at the Washington Convention Center and the Marriott Marquis will be open over the following hours.
| Saturday Nov 1. | 3-6 p.m. |
| Sunday, Nov. 2 | 7 a.m.-6 p.m. |
| Monday, Nov. 3 | 7 a.m.-6 p.m. |
| Tuesday, Nov. 4 | 7 a.m.-6 p.m. |
| Wednesday, Nov. 5 | 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |