FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

ShapeHealth + Safety & Privacy Policies
Refer to Payment Terms & Conditions for full information.

ShapeContinuing Education Units (CEUs)
Continuing Education Credits are not available for the 2026 Preparedness Summit.

ShapeGeneral
What are the official dates/times of the conference?
The Summit will begin at 8:00 AM ET on Monday, April 13, and conclude at 12:00 PM ET on Thursday, April 16. The conference takes place in Baltimore, Maryland.

Where is the conference located?

The 2026 Preparedness Summit will be held at:

Baltimore Convention Center
One West Pratt Street
Baltimore, Maryland 2120

Our organization would like to exhibit and/or sponsor at the 2026 Preparedness Summit.  How do we get started?
Please visit the Exhibits and Sponsorship webpage, and contact:

Exhibits & Sponsorships
NACCHOConferences@naccho.org
877-533-1320

ShapeRegistration
How do I register for the conference?
Details on how to register and the associated rates can be found on the Registration page. You will need to login with your MyNACCHO credentials to register (MyNACCHO is also where you can create your account, if you do not yet have one--for assistance creating or accessing your account, view this guide). Please review the Payment Terms & Conditions to learn more about payment options.

What does a full registration include?
Full registration includes admission to all regular sessions, workshops, posters, and the exhibit hall.   

What are the different registration types?

Speaker - Individuals whose abstracts were selected for sessions/presentations receive the listed discounted rate on the Registration page. If you intend only to participate in your speaker session only and no other part of the Summit, please email PrepSummitReg@naccho.org for more details.

Student - Students attending an accredited college, university, or other higher education program receive the listed discount rate on the Registration page. Students must submit verification of active enrollment by emailing a copy of their current Student ID to PrepSummitReg@naccho.org prior to registering.

Is there a justification letter I can send my supervisor?
Yes. You can download the fillable justification letter here

Where can I find my event confirmation / invoice / receipt?
You may print your invoices, event confirmations, receipts, and view other personalized NACCHO information and activities, by logging into your MyNACCHO account.

Something in my registration (e.g., name, registration type, etc.) is wrong. How do I change it?
Please email PrepSummitReg@naccho.org, and we will fix it for you.

Can I receive a Certificate of Attendance?
The Preparedness Summit Registrar will email all in-person attendees a Certificate of Attendance within one week following the conclusion of the Summit. If you attended in-person, but did not receive a Certificate of Attendance please email PrepSummitReg@naccho.org for assistance.

ShapePayments, Substitutions, Cancellations, and Refunds
Refer to 
Payment Terms & Conditions
for full information.

ShapeAdditional Questions? Want the Latest News on the Summit?
For all registration questions and information contact:

Preparedness Summit Registration
PrepSummitReg@naccho.org 

877-533-1320

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