About
2027 Public Health Nursing Summit Abstract Information
The call for abstracts for the 2027 Public Health Nursing Summit, to be held April 19–21, 2027, at the Hilton Downtown Atlanta in Atlanta, GA, is now open.
Hosted in collaboration with the Association of Public Health Nurses (APHN), the 2027 Public Health Nursing Summit will bring together public health nurses, nurse leaders, educators, administrators, workforce development professionals, local health department representatives, and partners committed to strengthening nursing practice, leadership, health equity, community engagement, Nursing, and population health outcomes.
The theme for the 2027 Public Health Nursing Summit, “Preparing for What’s Next: Engaging the Power of Public Health Nurses,” highlights the essential role public health nurses play in strengthening communities, advancing accessible practice, developing the workforce, and preparing public health systems for emerging needs.
The Public Health Nursing Summit Planning Committee invites public health nurses, nurse leaders, educators, administrators, researchers, community health practitioners, workforce professionals, students, and partners to share research findings, practice innovations, training models, tools, and resources that advance public health nursing.
If you have any questions, please contact abstracts@naccho.org.
What’s New in 2027?
The 2027 Call for Abstracts opens in two phases — an initial call for eligible submitter types, followed by a later call that expands to additional session and partner opportunities. Each abstract submission will be reviewed for inclusion in the conference. Please note there is no virtual option in 2027.
We look forward to your innovative ideas and contributions that will help shape the future of public health nursing.
Plan your submission
Abstract Period Opens (First Call): October 7, 2026
Abstract Period Closes: November 8, 2026, by 11:59 PM ET
Abstract Notifications Release: January 2027
Second Abstract Period Opens (Select Organizations and Partners Only): January 2027
Deadline for Presenters’ Invitation Response: February 2027
Deadline for Presentation Upload: April 2, 2027
- Future-Ready Public Health Nursing Workforce
- Leading Change and Strengthening Public Health Systems
- Innovation, Technology, and Evidence-Based Practice
- Advancing Health Access and Community Power
- Preparing Communities for Emerging Health Challenges
To learn more about each session category, please read the abstract preview.
- Learning Session (30, 60, or 90 minutes)
Maximum of 3 speakers, plus 1 moderator - PHNnovation Spotlight Roundtables (20 minutes)
Maximum of 1 speaker - Poster Session
Maximum of 2 speakers
Abstract Preview
Provides a detailed look at what to expect when preparing your abstract.
FAQ
Answers common questions about the submission process.
Speaker Expectations
Outlines expectations, best practices, and technical tips for every speaker type.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact abstracts@naccho.org.
Nursing Summit Registration Information
| In-Person Registrant Type | Early-Bird Rate (Ends February 16, 2027) |
Regular Rate (Ends April 21, 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| APHN/NACCHO Member | $595 | $695 |
| Non-Member or Non-Profit | $795 | $895 |
| For-Profit | $995 | $1,095 |
| Student / Young Public Health Professional | $445 | $545 |
| Pre-License Professional | $445 | $545 |
| Single-Day Registration | $445 | $545 |
| Not Actively Employed Professional | $445 | $545 |
See You at the Hilton Atlanta, April 19–21, 2027!
Payment, rates, and safety
Submitting Payment
Full payment, refund, and cancellation policies can be found on the Registration Terms & Conditions page.
Discounted Rates and Group Registration
The group rate becomes available when you register 2 or more individuals at once.
The student rate is available for full-time students. Before registering, students should email NursingSummit@naccho.org their student ID or other proof of enrollment.
The speaker or poster presenter rate is available to individuals that have been approved as a speaker or poster presenter at the Nursing Summit.
Health & Safety
The health and safety of participants is our highest priority. Read more about how we plan to keep conference attendees safe on the Health & Safety webpage.
Questions and Updates
For registration questions and information, please email the registration department at NursingSummit@naccho.org. For the latest conference news and updates, sign up for the conference newsletter.
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Payment Information
You will not be permitted to receive your badge to enter the Summit if you have a registration balance due. Your registration will NOT be considered complete until payment is received, processed and posted to your registration record. If you arrive on-site with a balance due, you will be required to pay by credit card to enter.
Payment Information — FAQ
What is the deadline for me to pay for my registration?
Checks or Purchase Orders must be postmarked by 11:59 EST on Monday, March 8, 2027. This is six weeks prior to the Summit.
ACH or Credit Card Payments must be completed by Monday, April 19, 2027. This is the Day of the Summit.
What payment types do you accept?
Credit card—American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Discover
Check—All check payments must be in US funds drawn on a US/Territorial bank.
ACH—Information is below.
Purchase Order—Information is below.
I don’t have payment ready right now. Can I pay later?
Yes. At the end of your registration form, select the “Bill Me Later” option to be invoiced. We must receive your check or purchase order payment in full postmarked no later than 11:59 EST on Monday, March 8, 2027. If we have not received your check or purchase order payment in full by this date, payment by credit card only will be allowed to ensure Summit access.
Your credit card payment must be made no later than 11:59 PM EST on Monday, April 19, 2027, the day of the conference.
I need a copy of an invoice/receipt. How do I get one?
An invoice/receipt is e-mailed with each Summit registration confirmation. If you’ve added payment at a different time, you can get an invoice by logging in to your MyNACCHO account and clicking “My Transactions.” You can also email NursingSummit@naccho.org to obtain an edited copy of your invoice / receipt.
What’s NACCHO’s tax ID number?
NACCHO’s federal tax ID is 52-1426663.
Where can I get a copy of your W-9?
Please follow this link to find our W-9 form.
Credit Card + ExpressPay
Credit card payments are subject to the cancellation and refund policy as issued below. We must receive your credit card payment by no later than 11:59 PM EST on Monday, April 19, 2027, the day of the conference.
Our ExpressPay feature allows you to pay any NACCHO invoice by credit card needing only the invoice number—no login required and no need to pay through the primary contact’s account! Go to the ExpressPay Search Page: https://ow.ly/nhQv50PZ04x. Please Note: Receipts are sent to the primary email address of the customer that was billed.
ACH Payments
Payable to: NACCHO c/o Truist Bank
Address: 1445 New York Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20005-1012
ACH Routing: 061000104
ABA Routing: 055002707 (US Bank)
Account: 1000016233974
Type: Checking
Required: Invoice number(s), service/product description, or a description of the purpose of payment are required.
Check Payments
All check payments/purchase orders must be in US funds drawn from a US bank. Make checks payable to NACCHO and mail full payment to:
2027 Nursing Summit Registration
NACCHO Lockbox Processing
PO Box 79197
Baltimore, MD 21279-0197
We must receive your check/purchase order payment in full postmarked no later than 11:59 EST on Tuesday, February 17, 2027. Your registration will NOT be considered complete until the check payment is received, processed and posted to your registration record as paid. If we have not received payment in full by the above date, you will be required to issue payment via credit card prior to receiving access to the conference.
Purchase Order Submissions
All registrants who would like to pay by purchase order must send a copy of the purchase order (inclusive of PO number, invoice number and bill to address) AND the invoice to NursingSummit@naccho.org, postmarked no later than 11:59 EST on Monday, March 8, 2027. NACCHO will confirm receipt, which will indicate acceptance of PO payment.
NOTE: Failure to submit the purchase order as instructed, postmarked no later than 11:59 EST on Monday, March 8, 2027, will result in attendance being prohibited until payment by credit card is provided.
NACCHO’s federal tax ID is 52-1426663.
I don’t have payment ready right now. Can I pay later?
Yes. At the end of your registration form, select the “Bill Me Later” option, in order to be invoiced. We must receive your check (postmarked by) or purchase order (emailed to us by) no later than 11:59 PM EST Monday, March 8, 2027. The “Bill Me Later” option no longer becomes available to registrants five days prior to the above due date.
After this date, your only option for payment is by credit card or ACH. Credit card and ACH payments must be made no later than 11:59 PM EST on Monday, April 19, 2027, the day of the conference.
Cancellations, Refunds, or Substitutions
Refunds are limited to conference fees paid, and do not include any travel, lodging, transportation, or other fees paid independently of conference registration at the time of refund request. Conference fees paid include but are not limited to event registration, additional guest tickets, and workshop ticket purchases. Additional onsite purchases are non-refundable. Cancellations may be submitted at any time and must be submitted to NursingSummit@naccho.org in writing. All refunds will be remitted by the same method of payment used to register.
Full Refund
All refunds will be remitted by the same method of payment used to register. To qualify for a full refund of registration fees paid, a written cancellation must be received at NursingSummit@naccho.org no later than 11:59 PM EST on Wednesday, December 31, 2026. Payments will be refunded less a $75 Administrative fee.
Partial Refund (50% Refund, Less a $75 Administrative Fee)
All refunds will be remitted by the same method of payment used to register. Cancellations received in writing to NursingSummit@naccho.org between Friday, January 1, 2027 and 11:59 PM EST on Sunday, February 28, 2027 will receive a 50% refund, less a $75 administrative fee.
No Refund
No refunds will be given starting Monday, March 1, 2027. Your no-refund cancellation must be sent in writing via e-mail to NursingSummit@naccho.org.
Substitutions
Substitutions are permitted at any time with no processing fee and must be submitted in writing to NursingSummit@naccho.org. Please include the original attendee’s full name and the full name, designations (ex: RN, MPH, MD), title/role, email, and mobile phone number of the new substitution.
Health & Safety Policy
By attending the Nursing Summit, you agree to comply with NACCHO’s Health & Safety Policy. If you are attending in person, please monitor the Nursing Summit website for the latest updates to the health & safety policies and guidelines.
Privacy Policy
Videos/Photos & NACCHO: As a Nursing Summit attendee, you acknowledge that photographs and/or videos of you may be taken by our conference staff and/or photographers at any time. Furthermore, you grant the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) permission to use photographs and/or video of your likeness in any type of media, including websites and print publications, without compensation, reward, or penalty.
Contact Information & NACCHO: As a Nursing Summit attendee, you have been asked to provide your name and other contact information so that we can send you updates on this meeting. NACCHO may also send you emails and/or mailings in the future to share information regarding NACCHO membership or upcoming NACCHO events.
Contact Information & Exhibitors/Sponsors: The Nursing Summit provides pre- and post- show attendee lists to our exhibitors and sponsors as a benefit of their support. The following information is provided to them for one-time usage in a spreadsheet format: name, title, company, and mailing address. Exhibitors and sponsors utilize this list to distribute information regarding products and services, as well as provide information concerning specific events at the Nursing Summit. Emails and phone numbers are never shared, unless you opt-in. Please note: opting out of sharing your email and phone number could prevent receipt of special hospitality events and extra-curricular educational invitations from our Exhibitors/Sponsors.
Accessing Your MyNACCHO Account
You may make a credit card payment, print invoices, access receipts, reprint your event confirmation and view other personalized NACCHO information and activities by logging into your MyNACCHO account. You can also access your account by visiting www.naccho.org and selecting the “MyNACCHO Login” link located at the top right-hand corner of the NACCHO homepage. Once logged in, go to “My Transactions” to see and print copies of your invoices and receipts.
Get the Latest Updates on the Nursing Summit!
Subscribe to the “Nursing Summit Newsletter” using your MyNACCHO account to receive e-mail updates about the Summit.
Questions?
NursingSummit@naccho.org
877-533-1320, Option 2
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Continuing Education Credits will be available for the 2027 Public Health Nursing Summit. Please check this page for future updates on this process.
General
What are the official dates/times of the conference?
The conference will be held April 19–21, 2027 at the Hilton Downtown Atlanta in Atlanta, GA.
Where is the conference located?
The 2027 Public Health Nursing Summit will be held at:
Hilton Downtown Atlanta
255 Courtland St,
Atlanta, GA 30303
Our organization would like to exhibit and/or sponsor at the 2027 Nursing Summit. How do we get started?
Contact:
Exhibits & Sponsorships
ExhSpon@naccho.org
202-753-6080
Registration
How do I register for the conference?
Details on how to register and the associated rates can be found on the Registration Page. You will need to login with your MyNACCHO credentials to register (MyNACCHO is also where you can create your account, if you do not yet have one—for assistance creating or accessing your account, view this guide). Please review the Payment Terms & Conditions to learn more about payment options.
What does a full registration include?
Full registration includes admission to all regular sessions, workshops, posters, and the exhibit hall.
What are the different registration types?
Speaker – Individuals whose abstracts were selected for sessions/presentations receive the listed discounted rate on the Registration page. If you intend only to participate in your speaker session only and no other part of the Summit, please email NursingSummit@naccho.org for more details.
Student – Students attending an accredited college, university, or other higher education program receive the listed discount rate on the Registration page. Students must submit verification of active enrollment by emailing a copy of their current Student ID to NursingSummit@naccho.org prior to registering.
Where can I find my event confirmation / invoice / receipt?
You may print your invoices, event confirmations, receipts, and view other personalized NACCHO information and activities, by logging into your MyNACCHO account.
Something in my registration (e.g., name, registration type, etc.) is wrong. How do I change it?
Please email NursingSummit@naccho.org, and we will fix it for you.
Can I receive a Certificate of Attendance?
The Nursing Summit Registrar will email all in-person attendees a Certificate of Attendance within one week following the conclusion of the Summit. If you attended in-person, but did not receive a Certificate of Attendance, please email NursingSummit@naccho.org for assistance.
Payments, Substitutions, Cancellations, and Refunds
Refer to Payment Terms & Conditions for full information.
Additional Questions? Want the Latest News on the Summit?
For all registration questions and information contact:
Nursing Summit Registration
NursingSummit@naccho.org
877-533-1320
Subscribe to the “Nursing Summit Newsletter” using your MyNACCHO account to receive e-mail updates about the Summit.
Videos/Photos & NACCHO: As a Public Health Nursing Summit attendee, you acknowledge that photographs and/or videos of you may be taken by conference staff and/or photographers during the event. You grant the National Association of County and City Health Officials permission to use photographs and/or video of your likeness in websites, print publications, and other media without compensation, reward, or penalty.
Contact Information & NACCHO: As a Public Health Nursing Summit attendee, you provide your name and other contact information so that NACCHO may send you updates about this meeting. NACCHO may also send information regarding NACCHO membership or upcoming NACCHO events.
Contact Information & Exhibitors/Sponsors: The Public Health Nursing Summit may provide pre- and post-event attendee lists to exhibitors and sponsors as a benefit of their support. Information provided for one-time use may include name, title, organization, and mailing address. Email addresses and phone numbers will not be shared unless the attendee opts in.