2026 Open Forum: Next Generation Conference

This August 24-26th, 2026, join the National Network of Public Health Institutes in lively Nashville, Tennessee for their annual public health workforce development conference Open Forum: Next Generation! 

This year’s conference theme – Grounded in Purpose, Growing Our impact – acknowledges that now is the time to tend to our public health workforce. The next generation of leaders in our field must be deeply rooted in our collective purpose to strengthen local and state health systems and equipped to grow the reach and effectiveness of public health practice in an ever-changing world. Open Forum offers an intentional space for new public health professionals, emerging leaders, and seasoned practitioners to come together for collaborative reflection, learning, and strategizing for a robust public health future.