Get Involved: Phase 2
There are still opportunities for you to get involved! The 36th Annual Art & Science of Health Promotion Conference invites submissions for the following categories: poster presentations, making connections, internships, activity sessions and scholarships.
Submitting a Presentation Proposal
To ensure each proposal is received and properly considered by the education committee, we require all proposals to be submitted online. Learn more below.
Poster Presentations
Proposals are due on or before January 30, 2026.
- Posters will be on display Wednesday, March 25 through Friday, March 27, with presenters at their posters for 30 minutes each day.
- Posters should showcase research or a case study that advances the work of health promotion.
Poster Presentation Submission Requirements
- Title with a one-page abstract (see details below)
- Author information, including:
a. The name, education, and certification credentials of all poster authors
b. A summary of the poster presenters relevant education and professional experience.
Poster presenters will be responsible for paying the Core Conference registration fee and for their own travel and hotel expenses. Poster presenters will be recognized on their name tags as conference speakers.
a. Statement of the problem: What overall problem was studied, and why is it important?
b. Intervention (if appropriate): Describe the intervention tested.
c. Study design: Describe the structure of the study and the variables of interest.
d. Sample size and composition: How many participants were in the study, and what are their
characteristics?
e. Measures utilized: What measurement tools were used to measure the variables of interest?
f. Analysis method: What statistics were used to analyze data?
g. Results: Report the analysis results in quantitative form.
h. Conclusions: What overall conclusions can be drawn from this study?
b. Summary of the primary program: Describe the core elements of the program.
c. Evaluations: What outcomes or processes were evaluated, and what else will be evaluated? How have they been evaluated, and how else will they be evaluated?
d. Summary of the program impact: Explain in quantitative form the results the program has demonstrated to date.
Pricing
Through February 11, 2026
US$1,095.00
Member
US$1,395.00
Nonmember
After February 11, 2026
US$1,295.00
Member
US$1,595.00
Nonmember
Call for Proposals Flyer
Making Connections
The purpose of Making Connections is to provide an opportunity for people with similar professional or personal interests connect over the lunch period during each day of the Core Conference.
Individuals who offer a Connection should be prepared to start the discussion and let the group take it from there. They should not plan to present a lecture or promote a product.
Making Connections Submission Requirements
State the topic of connection. The topic might be your specific profession, an issue/concern you care about, or an interest you have.
For example:
- Wellness professionals in school districts
- Mental health professionals
- Health and wellness coaches
- Ph.D. candidates
- Funding and budget strategies
- Addressing public health mis-/disinformation.
Intended Outcome
The intended outcome should address what you hope to accomplish by connecting.
Suggestions include but are not limited to:
- Starting a study group
- Starting a professional support group
- Leaning into advocacy.
Making Connections leaders will be responsible for paying the conference registration fee before the start of the conference and for their own travel and hotel expenses. Making Connections leaders will be recognized on their name tags as conference speakers. Applications will be reviewed and accepted on a first-come first-served basis.
Activity Sessions
Proposals are due on or before January 30, 2026. (Presented on March 26-27, 2026)
One-hour sessions, scheduled each morning of the conference.
Examples include:
- Yoga/meditation
- Outdoor walk
- Aerobics.
Activity Session Submission Requirements:
- Description of the proposed activity
- Type of space required.
The conference is not able to provide exercise equipment.
Activity Session leaders will be recognized on their name tags as conference speakers.
Interns
Internships are available for current students. Interns provide logistical conference support in exchange for complimentary Core Conference registration. Interns have access to all conference program events and are encouraged to attend and participate as their otherwise assigned duties allow. Interns are responsible for their own travel, hotel accommodations, and meals.
Interns are responsible for their own travel, hotel accommodations, and meals. Applications will be reviewed and accepted on a first-come first-served basis.
Qualifications
- Must be currently enrolled as a student (bachelors, masters, or doctoral) in health promotion or a related discipline.
- Must be available to be present for the full length of the Core Conference.
- Must be able to complete duties as assigned to support conference logistics.
Examples of Intern Duties
- Room monitor—takes room counts and signs continuing education forms
- Exhibit hall assistant
- Greeter at conference events
- Assist at the registration desk
Scholarships
Scholarships to the Art & Science of Health Promotion Conference will be available for a limited number of health promotion professionals who work for nonprofit organizations and in service of underserved populations.
Scholarship winners will receive one Core Conference registration for the 2026 Art & Science of Health Promotion Conference, allowing access to all Core Conference programs, activities, and events, March 25-27, 2026.
Scholarship winners are responsible for their own travel, hotel accommodations and meals. Applications will be reviewed and accepted on a first-come-first-served basis.