Welcome to the Conference!
We are pleased to welcome attendees in Baltimore and virtually to the 2026 Preparedness Summit beginning April 13. The 2026 Preparedness Summit, “Protecting Our Communities: State and Local Preparedness in Action,” spotlights the need for increased self-reliance on state and local partnerships amid a changing federal policy and budget landscape.
In-person attendees, access the conference platform for a complete list of activities and events.
Virtual attendees:
- Livestream sessions will be accessible through the Zoom Events platform at the time indicated in the schedule. Unless noted, livestream sessions will be available for viewing on demand after the conference. You will receive an email from “Virtual Preparedness Summit/NACCHO Meetings” with your unique link to the Zoom Events livestream platform. If you have issues accessing the platform, email NACCHOMeetings@naccho.org.
- On demand sessions, are available through the interactive schedule.
About the Preparedness Summit
The Preparedness Summit is the place for you to reenergize while gaining the knowledge, resources, and relationships necessary to prepare for and respond to public health emergencies. Join attendees who work in all levels of the government (federal, state, and local), emergency management, volunteer organizations, healthcare coalitions, and academia—to share best practices, build partnerships, advance skillsets, and take away innovative solutions and practical strategies to address the vulnerabilities in our country's health security system.
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