The call for abstracts for the 2027 Preparedness Summit, to be held April 19-21, 2027, at the Hilton Downtown Atlanta in Atlanta, GA, is now open.
The theme for the 2027 Preparedness Summit, “Preparing for What’s Next: Building Bridges for a More Connected Future,” focuses on how the preparedness ecosystem can continue to adapt, align, and sustain readiness during a period of ongoing change while maintaining the foundational capabilities that support readiness and response.
The Summit Planning Committee invites public health, healthcare, disaster relief, emergency management, and other professionals nationwide to showcase and share their research findings, best practice training models, tools, or other resources that advance the field of public health and healthcare preparedness and response.
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 preparedness.
Key Deadlines:
- Abstract Period Opens (First Call): September 22, 2026
- Abstract Period Closes: October 27, 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: January 2027
- Deadline for Presentation Upload: April 2, 2027
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