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2026 Registration Is Open!

In-Person and Virtual Options Available

The 2026 Preparedness Summit, “Protecting Our Communities: State and Local Preparedness in Action,” spotlights the need for increased self-reliance on state and local partnerships amid a changing federal policy and budget landscape. This conference will be the beginning of an ongoing national conversation focusing on the evolution of the public health preparedness system. 

You can attend the 2026 Preparedness Summit your way—either in-person or online. Attendees may choose to join us onsite for face-to-face networking and interactive sessions, or participate virtually to access conference programming, recordings, and on-demand content from anywhere. Whether you join us in-person or tune in virtually, you’ll have access to expert speakers, dynamic sessions, and meaningful networking opportunities—all in the format that works best for you.

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Thank You for Submitting Abstracts!

Thank you to everyone who submitted an abstract for the 2026 Preparedness Summit—to be held April 13-16, 2026, in Baltimore, MD and online. Stay tuned for abstract notifications to release January 2026. If you have any questions, please contact abstracts@naccho.org.

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About the Preparedness Summit:

The Preparedness Summit is the place for you to reenergize while gaining the knowledge, resources, and relationships necessary to prepare for and respond to public health emergencies. Join attendees who work in all levels of the government (federal, state, and local), emergency management, volunteer organizations, healthcare coalitions, and academia—to share best practices, build partnerships, advance skillsets, and take away innovative solutions and practical strategies to address the vulnerabilities in our country's health security system.