2026 Public Health Leaders' Conference

Theme:  Navigating Uncertainty: Balancing Priorities & Advancing Public Health in Times of Complexity

March 12-13, 2026

Last day to pre-register is March 4.  Walk ons will be accepted but pre-registering is

highly recommended. 

Embassy Suites Raleigh-Durham/ResearchTriangle

$150 person (includes two breakfasts and one lunch)

Draft Agenda

Register Here

 

 Public Health Communications Socials

Wrap up the first day of NCPHA Public Health Leaders Conference by joining fellow public health communicators for a networking social—held right in the same hotel for maximum convenience! Enjoy complimentary appetizers as you decompress from the day, reflect on the communications sessions, and connect with peers from across North Carolina. This relaxed gathering offers an easy, accessible way to continue conversations, share ideas, and strengthen relationships that support our collective public health communications work. RSVP here to let us know we'll see you there!

 

 

 Hotel Information 

The Embassy Suites is sold out.  The Hampton Inn at RDU Airport (two exits down I-40) has rooms available for $166/night. 

Go here to make a reservation. 

 

We have reached our capacity for exhibitors.  Thank you. 

The Public Health Leaders' Conference (PHL) attracts many local health director’s (more than 60 at last conference), NC Department of Health and Human Services/Division of Public Health branch heads and section chiefs, and directors and program leaders of many public health entities from across the state.  As always, it’s an excellent opportunity to meet and mingle with more than 400 of the state’s top public health leaders.  When you reach the PHL attendees, you also reach the medical care facilities, health departments, state government departments and universities where they work and the people they work with. 

 
 

For-Profit Exhibitor Rate - $1600                              Non-Profit Exhibitor Rate - $1000        

Exhibit times are 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Thursday, March 12, and 8:00 am thru noon, Friday, March 13.

Who should exhibit?  The conference represents public health professionals in the following areas:

  • Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs
  • Applied Public Health Statistics
  • Community Health Planning and Policy Development
  • Environment
  • Epidemiology
  • Food and Nutrition
  • Health Administration
  • Health Informatics and Information Technology
  • Laboratory
  • Maternal and Child Health
  • Medical Care
  • Oral Health
  • Population, Reproductive and Sexual Health
  • Public Health Education and Health Promotion
  • Public Health Nursing
  • Public Health Social Work

Cancellation Policy -  No refunds will be issued for no-shows or cancellations after March 1.