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Conference Calendar

A curated list of conferences for researchers, community organizations, healthcare professionals, and government leaders advancing firearm violence prevention

Use this resource to plan for national opportunities to learn, present, and network with colleagues in the firearm violence and suicide prevention field. Content is updated regularly, so please bookmark this page and visit again soon. 

  • Upcoming: See a list of upcoming conferences in chronological order. 
  • Calendar: View upcoming conferences in a monthly calendar view. 

Upcoming Conferences

Filter events: All | Health | Policy | Research | Suicide Prevention | Violence Prevention

May
17
TO May 22

American Association of Suicidology Annual Conference

The American Association of Suicidology Annual Conference, held each spring, is the largest gathering of the Suicidology community; including clinicians, researchers, attempt survivors, crisis service professionals, public health and government officials and more.

The American Association of Suicidology Annual Conference, held each spring, is the largest gathering of the Suicidology community; including clinicians, researchers, attempt survivors, crisis service professionals, public health and government officials and more. With attendees from all over the world, the AAS Conference features training and certification days, keynote addresses, poster presentations, paper presentations, hundreds of workshops and panel sessions, an Annual Organizational Meeting, award ceremony, and multiple networking opportunities.

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When:
Sunday, May 17, 2026 9:00 AM CST
Friday, May 22, 2026 5:00 PM CST
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Tagged: Research, Suicide 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
May
30
TO Jun 2

AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting

AcademyHealth's Annual Research Meeting brings together thousands of people working to improve health and health care — from researchers and policymakers to health system leaders, data scientists, and community partners — using research to drive smarter policy, stronger systems, and better health outcomes.

AcademyHealth’s Annual Research Meeting brings together thousands of people working to improve health and health care — from researchers and policymakers to health system leaders, data scientists, and community partners — using research to drive smarter policy, stronger systems, and better health outcomes.

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When:
Saturday, May 30, 2026 9:00 AM EST
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 5:00 PM EST
Location: Seattle, WA
Tagged: Health, Research
Oct
2
TO Oct 6

American Academy of Pediatrics 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.

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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When:
Friday, October 2, 2026 9:00 AM EST
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 5:00 PM EST
Location: San Diego, CA
Tagged: Health, Research
Nov
1
TO Nov 4

American Public Health Association (APHA) 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.

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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When:
Sunday, November 1, 2026 9:00 AM EST
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 5:00 PM EST
Location: San Antonio, TX
Tagged: Health, Research
Research Society for the Prevention of Firearm-Related Harms
Dec
9
TO Dec 11

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.

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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When:
Wednesday, December 9, 2026 9:00 AM MST
Friday, December 11, 2026 5:00 PM MST
Location: Baltimore, MD
Tagged: Health, Research, Violence Prevention

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