2026 Annual Conference

Local Roots, Global Impact: Transforming Health through Education

Call for Abstracts Open

Tracks:
  • Leadership, Mentoring, and Training the Next Workforce 
  • Social Justice and Health Equity
  • Health Communications 
  • Program Planning and Evaluation
  • Policy and Advocacy
Submission deadline: October 6
Full Call for Abstracts Instructions available here
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Important Dates:

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
Housing and registration information coming in August 2025

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!

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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