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Together We Thrive: Health Across the Lifespan

San Antonio | November 1-4, 2026

As the largest public health gathering of the year, APHA’s Annual Meeting and Expo convenes approximately 12,000 public health professionals and partners from around the world. Join us for this can’t miss opportunity to make lasting connections and learn from exhibitors, peers and today’s leaders. Together, let’s ensure health for all across the lifespan. 

Families
Supervised children 16 and younger are welcome to attend the meeting for free and are welcome in all areas of the Annual Meeting during open times. However, with regard to scientific sessions, if children begin to make noise, it’s critical that parents remove them from the room immediately so as not to disturb the session. Children are not permitted in the Expo Hall during set-up and tear down.

Spouses/Parents
Presenters are allowed to have one spouse or parent attend their session for $30. This can be added during the registration process. If you would like your spouse to accompany you to multiple sessions and events, you must register them as a guest.

Nursing Mothers
Spaces have been designated for pumping or breastfeeding mothers at the Washington Convention Center (Room 203A) and the Marriott Marquis (Marquis Salon 11). These spaces offer comfortable seating, extension cords, and refrigerators.

Gender-Neutral Restrooms
A gender-neutral restroom can be found at the Washington Convention Center and on the Lobby Level of the Marriott Marquis.

Onsite Registration/Check-In

Saturday, Nov. 18 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 27 a.m.-6 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 37:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 47:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 5 7:30 a.m.-10 a.m.