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.
Below is an outline of the Annual Meeting schedule. View the Online Program to see all sessions and events.
Saturday, Nov. 1
| 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. | Registration |
| 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Affiliate Day |
| 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | Learning Institutes |
| 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Women’s Leadership Institute |
| 12-8 p.m. | Business Meetings/Social Hours/Workshops |
| 3-6 p.m. | Governing Council Meeting |
| 6-8 p.m. | President's Welcome Recepion ($$) |
Sunday, Nov. 2
| 7 a.m.-6 p.m. | Registration |
| 8-10:30 a.m. | Business Meetings/Social Hours/ Sponsored Breakfasts |
| 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Learning Institutes |
| 9-9:45 a.m. | Coffee Talks |
| 9-10:30 a.m. | New Member Orientation |
| 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | Opening General Session |
| 12:15-2 p.m. | Sponsored Lunches/Business Meetings/Social Hours/Ticketed Sessions |
| 12:15-6 p.m. | Public Health Expo |
| 1-2 p.m. | Emerging Scholars Theater Poster Sessions |
| 1-2:30 p.m. | Wellness Lounge Activities |
| 2:30-4 p.m. | Champion Conversation Scientific Sessions |
| 3-4 p.m. | Poster Sessions |
| 4:30-6 p.m. | Champion Conversation: America Dissected Podcast Scientific Sessions |
| 5-6 p.m. | Poster Sessions |
Monday, Nov. 3
| 7-8 a.m. | Business Meetings/Social Hours/Sponsored Breakfasts Coffee Talks |
| 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Registration |
| 8:30-10 a.m. | Scientific Sessions |
| 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Public Health Expo |
| 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Poster Sessions |
| 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Champion Conversation Scientific Sessions |
| 12-12:30 p.m. | Awards Luncheon Networking pre-reception for students |
| 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Poster Sessions |
| 12:30-2 p.m. | APHA Awards Ceremony and Luncheon Emerging Scholars Theater Sponsored Lunches/Business Meetings/Social Hours/Ticketed Luncheons Wellness Lounge Activities |
| 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Poster Sessions |
| 2:30-4 p.m. | Champion Conversation Scientific Sessions |
| 3-3:45 p.m. | Leadership Lab |
| 4:30-6:15 p.m. | Monday General Session |
| 6-8:30 p.m. | Business Meetings/Social Hours |
| 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Night Out at the National Museum of African American History and Culture |
Tuesday, Nov. 4
| 7-8 a.m. | Business Meetings/Social Hours/ Sponsored Breakfasts Coffee Talks |
| 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. | Registration |
| 8:30-10 a.m. | Scientific Sessions |
| 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Governing Council |
| 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Public Health Expo |
| 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Poster Sessions |
| 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Champion Conversation Scientific Sessions |
| 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Poster Sessions |
| 12:30-2 p.m. | Emerging Scholars Theater Sponsored Lunches/Business Meetings/Social Hours/Ticketed Luncheons Wellness Lounge Activities |
| 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Poster Sessions |
| 2:30-4 p.m. | Champion Conversation Scientific Sessions |
| 4:30-6 p.m. | Champion Conversation Scientific Sessions |
| 6:30-9 p.m. | Business Meetings/Social Hours |
Wednesday, Nov. 5
| 7-8 a.m. | Business Meetings/Social Hours/Sponsored Breakfasts |
| 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Registration |
| 8:30-10 a.m. | Champion Conversation Scientific Sessions |
| 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Champion Conversation Scientific Sessions |
| 12:30-1:45 p.m. | Closing General Session |
| 2:30 - 4 p.m. | Campaign for the Public’s Health Rally on the National Mall |