The call for abstracts for the 2026 Public Health, Informatics, and IT Surveillance Conference (PHI*con), to be held July 13-14, 2026, in Louisville and virtually, is officially open!
This year’s theme, “Transforming Public Health Through Health IT and Data Modernization: Bridging Innovation and Implementation”
The Planning Committee will evaluate abstracts based on a number of criteria, including timeliness, relevance, design, clarity, outcomes, and potential impact. All abstracts must be submitted via the Map Your Show (MYS) online abstract system no later than November 28, 2025 by 11:59 pm Eastern Time. Proposals that are incomplete, late or submitted in an inappropriate format will not be considered, and deadline extensions are not guaranteed.
What's New in 2026?
You can attend the 2026 PHI*con your way—either in-person or online. Attendees may choose to join us onsite for face-to-face networking and interactive sessions, or participate virtually to access conference programming, recordings, and on-demand content from anywhere. Whether you join us in-person or tune in virtually, you’ll have access to expert speakers, dynamic sessions, and meaningful networking opportunities—all in the format that works best for you.
When submitting your abstract, please note that each submission will be reviewed for inclusion in the live/in-person conference, the digital conference, or both—giving you more flexibility and reach than ever before.
Key Deadlines:
- Abstract Period Opens: October 15, 2025
- Abstract Period Closes: November 28, 2025
- Abstract Notifications Release: February, 2026
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To begin the abstract submission process,
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Questions:
If you have any questions, please contact abstracts@naccho.org.