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Moving the Field Forward: Conference Calendar

We’ve compiled a list of 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 in chronological order.
  • Spreadsheet: View and download a spreadsheet of all annual conferences, to personalize for your own needs.
  • Calendar: View past and current year’s conferences in a monthly calendar view.

Content will be updated regularly, so please bookmark this page and visit again soon.

Upcoming Conferences

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APHA
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.

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.

apha.org/events-and-meetings/annual

When:
Sunday, November 2, 2025 9:05 AM EST
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 5:00 PM EST
Location: Washington, DC
Tagged: Health, Research
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...

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.

firearminjury.umich.edu/news-events/nationalconference

When:
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 9:00 AM MST
Friday, November 21, 2025 5:00 PM MST
Location: Tempe, AZ
Tagged: Health, Research, Violence Prevention
Mar
5

Northwell Health Gun Violence Prevention Forum 2026

Hosted by Northwell Health, the Gun Violence Prevention Forum is an annual convening of key healthcare and cross-sector leaders to form alliances, drive strategy, and elevate the national conversation around gun violence as a public health crisis.

Hosted by Northwell Health, the Gun Violence Prevention Forum is an annual convening of key healthcare and cross-sector leaders to form alliances, drive strategy, and elevate the national conversation around gun violence as a public health crisis. Northwell Health’s Gun Violence Prevention Forum aims to mobilize the collective efforts of leading executives, clinicians, researchers, and policymakers.

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When:
Thursday, March 5, 2026 9:00 AM PDT
Thursday, March 5, 2026 5:00 PM PDT
Location: NYC and virtual
Tagged: Health, Policy, Violence Prevention
Apr
13
TO Apr 15

SAVIR Annual Conference

The Annual SAVIR (Society for the Advancement of Injury Research) Conference is a convergence of innovative minds, breakthrough ideas, and collaborative ventures in the injury and violence prevention research field. Expect engaging sessions led by research pioneers, interactive workshops, and ample networking opportunities.

The Annual SAVIR (Society for the Advancement of Injury Research) Conference is a convergence of innovative minds, breakthrough ideas, and collaborative ventures in the injury and violence prevention research field. Expect engaging sessions led by research pioneers, interactive workshops, and ample networking opportunities with attendees and panelists who are experts, policymakers, and fellow researchers.

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When:
Monday, April 13, 2026 9:00 AM EST
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 5:00 PM EST
Location: Providence, Rhode Island
Tagged: Health, Research, Violence Prevention
May
26
TO May 29

Society for Prevention Research Annual Meeting

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.

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. SPR envisions a wellness-oriented society in which evidenced-based programs and policies are continuously applied to improve the health and well-being of its citizens.

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When:
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 9:00 AM EST
Friday, May 29, 2026 5:00 PM EST
Location: Washington, D.C.
Tagged: Health, Research
Jun
8
TO Jun 12

Grantmakers In Health Annual Conference on Health Philanthropy

The Grantmakers In Health annual conference is an opportunity for influencers, leaders, and decisionmakers in health and philanthropy fields to explore innovative, multisectoral partnerships at the local, state, and national levels that advance health and equity.

The Grantmakers In Health annual conference is an opportunity for influencers, leaders, and decisionmakers in health and philanthropy fields to explore innovative, multisectoral partnerships at the local, state, and national levels that advance health and equity. Sessions will highlight how funders effectively partner with diverse stakeholders, bring community voice and expertise to partnerships, and identify key learnings from these collaborations.

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When:
Monday, June 8, 2026 9:00 AM EST
Friday, June 12, 2026 5:00 PM EST
Location: Baltimore, MD
Tagged: Health
Jul
14
TO Jul 17

National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) 360

NACCHO360 is the largest convening of local health department leaders and public health professionals in the United States, offering the opportunity to learn, network, and share experiences and best practices across local health departments.

NACCHO360 is the largest convening of local health department leaders and public health professionals in the United States, offering the opportunity to learn, network, and share experiences and best practices across local health departments.

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When:
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 9:00 AM EST
Friday, July 17, 2026 5:00 PM EST
Location: Louisville, KY, or virtual
Tagged: Health, Policy

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.

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