Nebraska Public Health Conference 2026

The Nebraska Public Health Conference (NEPHC) is an annual event designed to modernize Nebraska's public health system by sustaining effective practices, improving areas needing enhancement, and envisioning a healthier future for the state. It brings together over 400 public health professionals, including local and tribal health department leaders, state officials, academics, and students. Attendees can expect a hybrid experience, offering both in-person and virtual opportunities to engage with thought leaders, innovative ideas, and peers. The conference features cutting-edge breakout sessions, exciting exhibitions, inspiring keynotes, and opportunities for networking. It focuses on fostering collaboration, rethinking system functions, and exploring innovative approaches to critical public health areas such as chronic disease and injury prevention, communicable disease control, access to care, environmental health, and maternal, child, and family health. The event emphasizes continuous quality improvement, community-led initiatives, and transformative partnerships to enhance the well-being of all Nebraskans.