Making the Public's Health a National Priority
Washington, D.C. | November 2-5, 2025
Research has shown that public health efforts to prevent disease are more cost effective - and humane - than treating chronic health conditions, so now is the time to invest in our nation’s health. Health is a human right; let’s make it a national priority.
Below is an outline of the Annual Meeting schedule.
A more detailed listing of all the Annual Meeting sessions, business meetings and social hours will be available in the online program on June 4.
This schedule is accurate as of April 2024 and is subject to change. All events are in-person in Minneapolis unless otherwise noted. You can also view the Digital Meeting schedule for virtual events.
Saturday, Oct. 26
| 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. | Registration |
| 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Affiliate Day |
| 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | Learning Institutes |
| 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Women’s Leadership Institute |
| 12-8 p.m. | Business Meetings/Social Hours/Workshops |
| 3-6 p.m. | Governing Council Meeting |
Sunday, Oct. 27
| 7 a.m.-6 p.m. | Registration |
| 8-10:30 a.m. | Business Meetings/Social Hours/ Sponsored Breakfasts |
| 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Learning Institutes |
| 9-9:45 a.m. | Coffee Talks |
| 9-10:30 a.m. | New Member Orientation |
| 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Opening General Session |
| 12:30-2 p.m. |
Sponsored Lunches/Business Meetings/Social Hours/Ticketed Sessions |
| 12:30-6 p.m. | Public Health Expo |
| 1-2 p.m. |
Emerging Scholars Theater Poster Sessions |
| 1-2:30 p.m. | Wellness Lounge Activities |
| 2:30-4 p.m. |
Champion Conversation Scientific Sessions |
| 3-4 p.m. | Poster Sessions |
| 4:30-6 p.m. |
Champion Conversation: America Dissected Podcast Scientific Sessions |
| 5-6 p.m. | Poster Sessions |
Monday, Oct. 28
| 7-8 a.m. |
Business Meetings/Social Hours/Sponsored Breakfasts Coffee Talks |
| 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Registration |
| 8:30-10 a.m. | Scientific Sessions |
| 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Public Health Expo |
| 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Poster Sessions |
| 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. |
Champion Conversation Scientific Sessions |
| 12-12:30 p.m. | Awards Luncheon Networking pre-reception for students |
| 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Poster Sessions |
| 12:30-2 p.m. |
APHA Awards Ceremony and Luncheon Emerging Scholars Theater Sponsored Lunches/Business Meetings/Social Hours/Ticketed Luncheons Wellness Lounge Activities |
| 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Poster Sessions |
| 2:30-4 p.m. |
Champion Conversation Scientific Sessions |
| 3-3:45 p.m. | Leadership Lab |
| 4:30-6 p.m. | Monday General Session |
| 6-8:30 p.m. | Business Meetings/Social Hours |
Tuesday, Oct. 29
| 7-8 a.m. |
Business Meetings/Social Hours/ Sponsored Breakfasts Coffee Talks |
| 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. | Registration |
| 8:30-10 a.m. | Scientific Sessions |
| 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Governing Council |
| 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Public Health Expo |
| 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Poster Sessions |
| 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. |
Champion Conversation Scientific Sessions |
| 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Poster Sessions |
| 12:30-2 p.m. |
Emerging Scholars Theater Sponsored Lunches/Business Meetings/Social Hours/Ticketed Luncheons Wellness Lounge Activities |
| 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Poster Sessions |
| 2:30-4 p.m. |
Champion Conversation Scientific Sessions |
| 4:30-6 p.m. |
Champion Conversation Scientific Sessions |
| 6:30-9 p.m. | Business Meetings/Social Hours |
Wednesday, Oct. 30
| 7-8 a.m. | Business Meetings/Social Hours/Sponsored Breakfasts |
| 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Registration |
| 8:30-10 a.m. |
Champion Conversation Scientific Sessions |
| 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. |
Champion Conversation Scientific Sessions |
| 12:30-2 p.m. | Scientific Sessions |
| 2:30-4 p.m. | Closing General Session |