Each year since 1946, members of the Kansas Public Health Association nominate outstanding individuals to be recognized for their service to public health in Kansas. Recognize a deserving individual and/or organization today!
Award recipients will be announced during the conference.
SUBMIT 2026 AWARD NOMINATIONS
KPHA’S PUBLIC HEALTH CONFERENCE OF KANSAS
Welcome to our conference hub where you will find all you need to know about KPHA’s Annual Public Health Conference of Kansas that will be held at the Manhattan Conference Center on October 5-6, 2026! This year’s theme is “Innovating Public Health: Leading with Courage, Community, and Care.”
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS FOR PRESENTERS AND POSTERS – Submission Deadline: April 14, 2026
The planning committee seeks proposals closely aligned with the conference theme that highlight innovative approaches to navigating changes, fostering organizational and community resilience, strengthening adaptive leadership, and driving sustainable improvement in public health systems. Successful abstracts will clearly demonstrate alignment with one of these areas. Notices of acceptance/decline will be sent by May 15, 2026.
FOR MORE INFO & TO SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT
This page will be updated periodically, so check back for more information.
If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail us at kpha@kpha.us or call 913-717-8734. We are looking forward to seeing all of you in October!
CONFERENCE RATES:
Non-members | $400 (includes 1 year KPHA membership!)
KPHA Members | $325
KPHA Members discounted rate* | $200
(*annual income is $45k or less)
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE (schedule may change):
October 5, 2026 | Manhattan Conference Center
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8:00 am – Registration Opens | Light Breakfast | Visit Exhibitors & Posters
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9:30 am – Welcome
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9:45 am – General session – opening keynote
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10:45 am – Break | Visit Exhibitors & Posters
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11:00 am – Breakout session #1
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12:15 pm – Lunch & Awards Ceremony (Click HERE to submit award nominations)
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1:30 pm – Breakout Session #2
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3:00 pm – Poster Session
- 3:45 pm – Snack Break | Visit Exhibitors & Posters
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4:00 pm – Closing general session
- 5:30 pm – Conference adjourn
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8:00 am – Registration Opens | Light Breakfast | Visit Exhibitors & Posters
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8:30 am – Welcome
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8:45 am – General session – opening keynote
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9:45 am – Break | Visit Exhibitors & Posters
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10:15 am – Breakout #3
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11:15 am – Break | Visit Exhibitors & Posters
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11:30 am – Lunch & KPHA Membership Meeting
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12:45 pm – Breakout #4
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1:45 pm – Break | Visit Exhibitors & Posters
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2:00 pm – General session – closing keynote
- 3:30 pm – Conference adjourn
