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Early Bird Registration expires at 11:59pm on Thursday, April 8, 2026. Registration must be completed and payment received prior to 11:59pm on Thursday, April 8, 2026 to receive the Early Bird discount. 

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Why Attend

The CSTE 2026 Annual Conference is a valuable opportunity for public health professionals to enhance their expertise, access critical training, and engage in meaningful discussions that impact their daily work.

Submission Guidelines

Information in these guidelines relates to an in-person event. Additional speaker and moderator instructions will be provided at a later date.

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Daily Agenda

All sessions will be held in-person in Boston, Massachusetts. Schedule times are Eastern Time (ET).

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Breakout

Breakout and Lightning sessions involve oral presentations focused on specific topics and are designed to share information and stimulate discussion

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Discussion

Discussion sessions involve informative sharing of information on recent findings or innovative topics related to the accepted abstract with substantial opportunity for discussion among attendees.

Poster

A poster presentation is a visual illustration on a poster board that summarizes findings by way of limited text, graphics, and photographs. 

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Sponsors & Exhibitors

CSTE sincerely thanks our sponsors and exhibitors for supporting the conference. CSTE is committed to public-private partnerships that improve public health

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Daily Agenda

 

PRELIMINARY DAILY SCHEDULE 

Last Updated December 4, 2026 

All sessions will be held in-person in Boston, Massachusetts Schedule times are Eastern Time (ET).  Selected sessions may be recorded and posted onto online conference tools after the conference dates for on-demand viewing by registered attendees.  

*Times may vary based on Sunday Workshop Agenda. 

Saturday, May 30, 2026
Time Event
2 PM – 5 PM Sponsor and Exhibitor Set-up
4 PM – 6 PM Public Health Museum Open House/Tour and Reception 

Tewksbury, MA | Cost per person TBD includes transportation, light refreshments and a special gift  

Transportation leaves at 3:00 PM from Hotel (TBD) and returns back to Hotel (TBD) at 7:30 PM 

Capped at 44 for transportation   

Step inside the nation’s first museum dedicated to preserving the history and legacy of public health. Hosted at the historic Public Health Museum in Tewksbury, this special open house welcomes CSTE attendees to explore the people, policies, and innovations that shaped modern public health—from early infectious disease control to today’s data-driven surveillance. 

Wander through exhibits at your own pace, meet museum curators, and enjoy light refreshments during an informal reception following the tour.    

Space is limited; advance registration required.

Cost per person $ TBD 

Learn more about the museum. 

 

Sunday, May 31, 2026
Time Event
7 AM – 4 PM Conference Check-in and Onsite Registration
7 AM – 9 AM Coffee and Tea Service
8 AM – 4 PM Speaker Ready Room
8 AM – 5 PM Lactation Room(s)
8 AM – 5 AM Non-Denominational Room 
8:30 AM – 5 PM In-Person Concurrent Workshops*
8:30 AM – 11:30 AM Sponsor and Exhibitor Set-up
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Coffee and Tea Service / All Attendee Break*
11:30 AM 12:30 PM  State Epi Lunch (Invitation Only)
12 PM – 1 PM All Attendee Lunch on Own*  
12 PM – 4PM Networking & Poster Hall Opens
3:00PM – 3:30 PM Coffee and Tea Service / All Attendee Break* 
6 PM – 7:30 PM State Epi Social (Invitation Only) 
Monday, June 1, 2026
Time Event
7:30 AM – 4 PM Conference Check-in and Onsite Registration
7:30 AM – 4 PM Networking & Poster Hall Open
7:30 AM – 8:15 AM

NEW: Flex Sessions (45 minutes) **

**These sessions are not abstract based sessions. They are held for invited or ad hoc sessions on Monday and Wednesday mornings.

8 AM – 4 PM Speaker Ready Room
8 AM – 4 PM Position Statement Office
8 AM – 6 PM Lactation Room(s) 
8 AM – 6 PM Non-Denominational Room 
10:15 AM – 10:45 AM Coffee and Tea Service / All Attendee Break (30 minutes) 
10:15 AM – 10:45 AM 

Poster viewing in Networking Hall** 

**These are just for viewing posters; no presenters will be required to be by their posters at this time. See the new Poster Showcase on Tuesday morning! 

10:45 AM – 12 PM  Concurrent Breakout Sessions (75 minutes) 
10:45 AM – 12 PM  EpiVision Sessions in Networking Hall (75 minutes)
12 PM – 1 PM  All Attendee Break / Lunch on Own (60 minutes)
1 PM – 1:45 PM  Concurrent Discussion Sessions / Lunch on Own (45 minutes)
1:45 PM – 2:15 PM  All Attendee Break / Lunch on Own (30 minutes)
2:15 PM – 3:30 PM  Concurrent Breakout Sessions (75 minutes)
2:15 PM – 3:30 PM  EpiVision Sessions in Networking Hall (75 minutes)
3:30 PM – 4 PM  All Attendee Break (30 minutes)
3:30 PM – 4 PM 

Poster Viewing in Networking Hall**

**These are just for viewing posters; no presenters will be required to be by their posters at this time. See the new Poster Showcase on Tuesday morning!

4 PM – 5:15 PM  Concurrent Breakout Sessions (75 minutes)
5:30 PM – 6:15 PM  Concurrent Discussion Sessions (45 minutes)
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM  Opening Reception in Networking Hall
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Time Event
7:30 AM – 4 PM Conference Check-in and Onsite Registration
7:30 AM – 4 PM Networking & Poster Hall Open
8 AM – 4 PM Speaker Ready Room
8 AM – 4 PM Position Statement Office
8 AM – 6 PM Lactation Room(s)
8 AM – 6 PM Non-Denominational Room
8:15 AM – 8:45 PM Coffee and Tea Service / All Attendee Break (30 minutes)
7:30 AM – 8:15 AM

NEW: Poster Showcase in Networking Hall**

** A dedicated session for viewing posters and connecting with presenters.

8:30 AM – 10:15 AM  Plenary Session
10:15 AM – 10:45 PM  Coffee and Tea Service / All Attendee Break (30 minutes)
10:15 AM – 10:45 AM 

Poster Viewing in Networking Hall**

**These are just for viewing posters; no presenters will be required to be by their posters at this time. See the new Poster Showcase on Tuesday morning!

10:45 AM – 12 PM  All Attendee Break / Lunch on Own (60 minutes)
10:45 AM – 12 PM  Concurrent Discussion Sessions / Lunch on Own (45 minutes)
12 PM – 1 PM  All Attendee Break / Lunch on Own (30 minutes)
1 PM – 1:45 PM  Concurrent Breakout Sessions (75 minutes)
1:45 PM – 2:15 PM  All Attendee Break / Lunch on Own (30 minutes)
2:15 PM – 3:30 PM  Concurrent Breakout Sessions (75 minutes)
2:15 PM – 3:30 PM  EpiVision Sessions in Networking Hall (75 minutes)
3:30 PM – 4 PM  All Attendee Break (30 minutes)
3:30 PM – 4 PM 

Poster Viewing in Networking Hall**

**These are just for viewing posters; no presenters will be required to be by their posters at this time. See the new Poster Showcase on Tuesday morning!

4 PM – 5:15 PM  Concurrent Breakout Sessions (75 minutes)
5:30 PM – 6:15 PM 

Concurrent Discussion Sessions (45 minutes)

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM  Reception Featuring CSTE Fellowships & Member Award Highlights
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Time Event
7:30 AM – 8:15 AM   NEW: Flex Sessions (45 minutes)**

**These sessions are not abstract based sessions. They are held for invited or ad hoc sessions on Monday and Wednesday mornings.

8 AM – 11 AM Conference Check-in and Onsite Registration  
8 AM – 11 PM Networking & Poster Hall Open 
8 AM – 12 PM Speaker Ready Room  
8 AM – 6 PM Position Statement Office  
8 AM – 4 PM Lactation Room(s) 
8 AM – 4 PM Non-Denominational Room 
8:15 AM – 8:45 AM Coffee and Tea Service / All Attendee Break (30 minutes) 
8:30 AM – 10:15 AM  Plenary Session
10:15 AM – 10:45 AM  Coffee and Tea Service / All Attendee Break (30 minutes)
10:15 AM – 10:45 AM  Poster Viewing in Networking Hall**

**These are just for viewing posters; no presenters will be required to be by their posters at this time. See the new Poster Showcase on Tuesday morning!

10:45 AM – 12 PM  Concurrent Breakout Sessions (75 minutes)
12 PM – 1 PM  All Attendee Break / Lunch on Own (60 minutes)
1 PM – 1:45 PM  Concurrent Discussion Sessions / Lunch on Own (45 minutes)
1:45 PM – 2:15 PM  All Attendee Break / Lunch on Own (30 minutes)
2:15 PM – 3:30 PM  Position Statement Sessions (Members Only)

* Members only sessions refer to current dues-paid Active, Associate, Emeritus and Student members

3:30 PM – 4 PM  All Attendee Break (30 minutes)
4 PM – 6:30 PM  Position Statement Sessions (Members Only)

* Members only sessions refer to current dues-paid Active, Associate, Emeritus and Student members

Thursday, June 4, 2026
Time Event
8:30 AM – 12 PM CSTE Business Meeting (Members Only) 

* Members only sessions refer to current dues-paid Active, Associate, Emeritus and Student members 

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