Abstracts

Abstract Information

Thank you to everyone who submitted an abstract for the 2026 Preparedness Summit—to be held April 13-16, 2026, in Baltimore, MD and online. Stay tuned for abstract notifications to release January 2026. If you have any questions, please contact abstracts@naccho.org.

What's New in 2026?

Each abstract submission will be reviewed for inclusion in the live/in-person conference, the virtual conference, or both—giving you more flexibility and reach than ever before.

We look forward to your innovative ideas and contributions that will help shape the future of public health preparedness. 

Key Deadlines:

  • Abstract Period Opens: September 22, 2025
  • Abstract Period Closes: November 9, 2025, 11:59 PM EST
  • Abstract Notifications Release: January 2026

Key Resources:

Thank you to everyone who submitted an abstract for the 2026 Preparedness Summit —to be held April 13-16, 2026, in Baltimore, MD and online. Stay tuned for abstract notifications to release in January 2026. If you have any questions, please contact abstracts@naccho.org.

Provides a detailed look at what to expect 
when preparing your abstract.


FAQ

Answers common questions
about the submission process.

Assists speakers in
confidently navigating their portal.

Outlines expectations, best practices, 
and technical tips for every speaker type.

Questions?

If you have any questions, please contact abstracts@naccho.org.




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Abstract Keywords: 

The abstract keywords are designed to support Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response
Capabilities (PHEP) capabilities established by the CDC to enhance public health preparedness and response.

Please identify which PHEP keyword best suits your proposed session:

  1. Community Preparedness
  2. Community Recovery
  3. Emergency Operations Coordination
  4. Emergency Public Information and Warning
  5. Fatality Management
  6. Information Sharing
  7. Mass Care
  8. Medical Countermeasure Dispensing and Administration
  9. Medical Materiel Management and Distribution
  10. Medical Surge
  11. Nonpharmaceutical Interventions
  12. Public Health Laboratory Testing
  13. Public Health Surveillance and Epidemiological Investigation
  14. Responder Safety and Health
  15. Volunteer Management

Types of Sessions: 

 To learn more about each session category, please read the abstract preview. 

  • Learning Session (90 minutes)
    Maximum of 3 speakers, plus 1 moderator
  • Quick Hit Session (45 minutes)
    Maximum of 2 speakers, plus 1 moderator
  • Poster Session
    Maximum of 2 speakers
  • Demonstration (90 minutes)
    Maximum of 3 speakers, plus 1 moderator
  • Student Poster Session (90 minutes)
    Maximum of 2 speakers
  • Workshop/Training (3 hours)
    Maximum of 3 speakers, plus 1 moderator