Conferences and Events

Moving the Field Forward: A Compendium of Conferences and Events

This compendium compiles industry events and conferences that focus on a health approach to gun violence and firearm suicide prevention, research, and education. Researchers, community organizations, healthcare professionals, and government leaders can use this resource to plan for national opportunities to learn, present, and network.

  • Upcoming: See a list of upcoming conferences and events in chronological order.

  • Spreadsheet: View and download a spreadsheet of all annual conferences and events, to personalize for your own needs.

  • Calendar: View past and current year’s conferences and events in a monthly calendar view.

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Upcoming Conferences and Events

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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Suicide Research Symposium
Apr
23
to Apr 25

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Suicide Research Symposium

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Suicide Research Symposium (SRS) is free and virtual, giving participants the opportunity to present recent research findings; stay informed on developments in suicide research; advance inclusive and equitable practices in suicide research and prevention; network, connect, and build a diverse community with other suicide researchers across disciplines.

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Society for Prevention Research Annual Meeting 2025
May
27
to May 30

Society for Prevention Research Annual Meeting 2025

The Society for Prevention Research (SPR)'s Annual Meeting provides a forum for the exchange of new concepts, methods, and results from prevention research and related public health fields; and for the communication between scientists, public policy leaders and practitioners concerning the implementation of evidence-based preventive interventions in all areas of public health.

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Safe States Annual Injury & Violence Prevention Conference
Sep
9
to Sep 11

Safe States Annual Injury & Violence Prevention Conference

The Safe States Annual Injury and Violence Prevention (IVP) Conference brings together professionals and advocates from state, local, and tribal health, hospitals and healthcare, research and academia, community-based organizations, and the federal government to share best practices and innovative solutions, discuss emerging issues and new research, and hone their competencies in IVP.

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American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference 2025
Sep
26
to Sep 30

American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference 2025

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) National Conference showcases research and developments in pediatric medicine that is transforming child health care. Pediatricians, pediatric residents, medical students, and other heathcare professionals can attend, with the goal of delivering the best possible outcomes for young patients.

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The Health Alliance for Violence Intervention (HAVI) Conference
Oct
7
to Oct 9

The Health Alliance for Violence Intervention (HAVI) Conference

The Health Alliance for Violence Intervention (HAVI) National Conference convenes a national group of stakeholders from government, healthcare, philanthropy, and frontline violence prevention to share innovative and best practices, lessons from the field, and research on violence intervention, healing equity, and community partnerships to bring this powerful work to scale.

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HLTH
Oct
19
to Oct 22

HLTH

HLTH gathers 12,000+ influential leaders, executives and visionaries from the health ecosystem to accelerate innovation in the healthcare industry.

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Cities United Annual Convening
Oct
28
to Oct 31

Cities United Annual Convening

Cities United's Annual Convening is the gathering place for those working to affect the lives of those most impacted by gun violence. The conference attracts leaders from across the country, uniting under the goal of making the lives of Black men and boys and their families safe, healthy, and hopeful.

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American Public Health Association (APHA) 2025 Annual Meeting
Nov
2
to Nov 5

American Public Health Association (APHA) 2025 Annual Meeting

Each year, APHA’s Annual Meeting convenes about 12,000 public health professionals and partners across a variety of disciplines with the goal of improving the health of the American people. APHA curates an educational program that explores timely and relevant topics featuring key public health thought leaders.

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National Research Conference for the Prevention of Firearm-Related Harms
Nov
19
to Nov 21

National Research Conference for the Prevention of Firearm-Related Harms

The National Research Conference for the Prevention of Firearm-Related Harms brings together nearly 800 researchers, the largest assembly of firearm violence prevention experts, to present the latest findings on, and solutions to, critical issues including community violence, suicide prevention, youth violence, and school safety.

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American Public Health Association (APHA) 2024
Oct
27
to Oct 30

American Public Health Association (APHA) 2024

Each year, APHA’s Annual Meeting convenes about 12,000 public health professionals and partners across a variety of disciplines with the goal of improving the health of the American people. APHA curates an educational program that explores timely and relevant topics featuring key public health thought leaders.

KAISER PERMANENTE CENTER IS PRESENTING AND SPONSORING

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HLTH 2024
Oct
20
to Oct 23

HLTH 2024

HLTH 2024 brings together the entire health ecosystem to learn, collaborate, and define the future of healthcare.

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American Academy of Pediatrics 2024 National Conference
Sep
27
to Oct 1

American Academy of Pediatrics 2024 National Conference

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) National Conference showcases the latest research and developments in pediatric medicine that is transforming child health care. Pediatricians, pediatric residents, medical students, and other heathcare professionals can attend educational sessions with the goal of delivering the best possible outcomes for young patients.

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National Institute of Justice (NIJ) 2024 Research Conference
Sep
16
to Sep 18

National Institute of Justice (NIJ) 2024 Research Conference

NIJ’s Research Conference aims to bring researchers, practitioners, advocates and policymakers together to discuss the latest research evidence and how it can be implemented to promote safety, equity, and justice for all. The conference addresses issues in the fields of law enforcement, forensic science, community safety and violence intervention, data-driven research, and victims’ services.

nij.ojp.gov/events/conference

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National Academy for State Health Policy 2024 Annual Conference
Sep
9
to Sep 11

National Academy for State Health Policy 2024 Annual Conference

National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) convenes hundreds of state leaders from all 50 states and DC, and brings attention to the most timely, cutting-edge issues facing state health policymakers, and highlights innovative solutions shared by the nation’s leading experts on topics including: lowering Rx costs, hospital costs, Medicaid, health insurance marketplaces, telehealth, social determinants of health, behavioral health, and more.

nashp.org/annual-conference/

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International Conference on Violence against Men and Boys 2024
Aug
12
to Aug 13

International Conference on Violence against Men and Boys 2024

The International Conference on Violence against Men and Boys aims to equip individuals from the private sector, government, healthcare, social services, and criminal justice with the practical knowledge and skills necessary to prevent and respond effectively to various forms of violence experienced by males. Attendees from across sectors explore the structural determinants of numerous types of violence and their related impact on mental and physical health, educational attainment, criminal justice involvement, revictimization, later perpetration, financial stability, and public safety.

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Giffords Center for Violence Intervention: 2024 Community Violence Intervention Conference
Jun
24
to Jun 25

Giffords Center for Violence Intervention: 2024 Community Violence Intervention Conference

Giffords Center for Violence Intervention’s Community Violence Intervention Conference attracts more than 800 experts to discuss the lifesaving impact of CVI. The goal of the conference is to bring together leading experts, advocates, and practitioners to share insights, struggles, and opportunities in a communal space devoted to advancing the field of community violence intervention.

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Calendar

View past and upcoming conferences and events in a month-by-month calendar below. Dates that are marked in gray have a conference.


Spreadsheet

View an Excel spreadsheet of all annual conferences and events. Download or save to your computer and personalize to your needs, add notes, and sort conferences and events by date, location, abstract due dates, and topic.