The NCPHA Fall Educational Conference gathers public health professionals at every level from students to mid-career professionals to retired experts from around the state to exchange information and create a healthier North Carolina through effective public health practice and engaged citizens.  Dedicated public health professionals who want to connect with peers, pick up new ideas and gain skills to bring back to their workplace or community are encouraged to attend.  

 

2026 Fall Educational Conference

September 30 - October 2

Theme:  From the Mountains to the Coast:  Public Health for
Every North Carolinian

Embassy Suites Concord

Draft Agenda (as of 8/6/2026)

Last day to pre-register is September 11.  Walk-ons will be accepted but the below registration fees increase by $60 (except for students). 

 
 Register Here

  Registration Fees:

Member Full Conference:  $225
Non-Member Full Conference:  $285
Student Full Conference:  $50
Student One-Day:  $30
Member One-Day:  $180
Non-Member One-Day:  $230

To make your hotel reservation,go here.  

 

Pre-FEC Communications Conference

Concord Embassy Suites

Tuesday, September 29 

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

$75/person (includes lunch and afternoon break)

 
Register Here 
 
For this year's Fall Educational Conference (FEC), NCPHA will again be hosting a Pre-FEC Communications Program to bring together public health communicators to network, learn and build community. 
Registration for the Pre-Conference is separate from the Fall Educational Conference.   
 

NCPHA is thrilled to announce that we will be continuing the FEC Communications Scholarship Program for 20 public health professionals, aninitiative designed to provide financial support to individuals from diverse backgrounds and sectors interested in attending the program but may face financial constraints. Anyone involved in public health communications within a governmental agency, non-profit and academia are encouraged to apply - including PIOs, health educators, outreach, admin, and more. 

 Learn more and apply here

   

 

 NCPHA Scholarship Walk

The Scholarship Walk returns again this year.  We'll walk one mile on a greenway adjacent to the Embassy Suites Hotel.  A t-shirt is included with the $25/person registration fee. All proceeds benefit the NCPHA Scholarship Fund which awards more than $10,000 in educational scholarships each FEC.

 

Register Here

 

 

 

 

Thanks to our 2026 Sponsors!

(If you are interested in being a sponsor, please contact Kim Dittmann at [email protected])

 

  

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  No cancellations after September 18. Substitutions are welcome.