Annual Conference

Local Roots, Global Impact: Transforming Health through Education

The SOPHE Annual Conference unites 900+ leading voices in school health and public health education, promotion and practice. Join us to share evidence-based practices, build new skills, and stay current with cutting-edge tools and technologies—while earning CHES/MCHES credits.

Best of all, you’ll return with a renewed sense of community and fresh inspiration!

Registration Now Open

Last year’s event sold out—register with Early Bird rates by January 31 to secure your spot and save up to $100. 

Room block is available at the headquarter hotel, the Hilton Portland Downtown, 921 SW 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97204. Group rate of $169 per night for single/double rooms. Triple and quad rooms are $184 and $199, respectively. More information and hotel reservation link are available after registering. Group rates are available for a limited time, or until the predetermined number of rooms are available.  

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Call for Abstracts Open

Submission deadline: October 6
Full Call for Abstracts Instructions available here
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Abstract Submission Deadline: Monday, October 6, 2025
Acceptance Notification expected on or before Friday, December 12, 2025
Presenter Registration Deadline (also Early Bird deadline): Saturday, January 31, 2026
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Tracks:

  • Leadership, Mentoring, and Training the Next Workforce 
  • Social Justice and Health Equity
  • Health Communications 
  • Program Planning and Evaluation
  • Policy and Advocacy

Who Should Attend:

  • Health education specialists in diverse practice settings
  • University faculty and researchers in public health education
  • Community-based health education practitioners and advocates
  • Students preparing for careers in public health
  • Public health program administrators and policy leaders

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