Conference Information
Florida Public Health Association would like to invite our members and other professionals from around the state to our 2026 Annual Educational Conference.
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When: Wednesday, July 29th & Thursday, July 30th, 2026 Where: The Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista South, Kissimmee, Fl Agenda: Draft Agenda Coming Soon General Registration Rates:
One-Day Rates:
Early Bird Registration: March 4th, 2026 - May 15, 2026 General Registration: May 16, 2026 - July 22, 2026 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Available: Attendees will be eligible to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) by participating in the conference sessions. Details on CEU categories and total credits available will be shared closer to the event.
Hotel Information: The Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista South hotel offers an ideal location in Orlando, Florida. Just 3.5 miles from the Walt Disney World Resort and a short, 20-minute drive from Orlando International Airport. Located one block east of US 192, numerous restaurants, shopping malls, golf courses, world-class attractions and all of the excitement that Orlando has to offer surround the hotel. Address: 4955 Kyngs Heath Rd, Kissimmee, Fl 34746 Book Your Stay at the Discounted Rate ($179 + tax per night): Book Today |
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2026 Sponsorship Opportunities- Sponsoring the FPHA Annual Educational Conference provides your organization with: • Visibility among public health leaders and practitioners statewide • Opportunities to showcase your work, services, or solutions • Meaningful engagement with professionals committed to improving health outcomes • Recognition before, during, and after the conference FPHA W9: Please click here to download FPHA's W9. |
Call for Posters & Presenters:
Call for Posters & Presenters
The Florida Public Health Association (FPHA) invites members, public health professionals, rural health professionals, public health students and faculty, and public and rural health organizations to submit proposals for poster and oral presentations at the 2026 Annual Educational Conference.
This year’s theme, “Committing to Excellence Through Collaborations and Continuity,” highlights the importance of strong partnerships, innovative practice, and sustained efforts to improve public and r health across Florida.
Submissions are invited across five themes:
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Community Health & Partnerships
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Public Health in Practice: Programs, Policies & Systems
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Health Education & Health-Related Social Needs
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Emerging & Current Public Health Issues
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The Rural Health Landscape
New for 2026:
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A dedicated Student Track on Day 1 (Wednesday, July 29th) will feature career-focused sessions, interactive networking, and lightning/short-form presentations showcasing student research and practice-based projects.
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A dedicated Rural Health Track on Day 2 (Thursday, July 30th) will convene rural health leaders, practitioners, researchers, and community partners to highlight innovative strategies, policy considerations, workforce solutions, and collaborative models advancing health in Florida’s rural and underserved communities.
We especially encourage submissions that demonstrate cross-sector collaboration, sustainability, and real-world impact across both urban and rural settings.
Share your work, research, and innovative ideas with Florida’s public health community and join us in advancing collaboration, continuity, and excellence statewide.
Refund Policy: All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing and received no later than Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Cancellations received after this date will not be eligible for a refund. No exceptions. Registrants who are unable to attend are required to notify us as soon as possible.