Networking Events
CSTE looks forward to welcoming our attendees to Boston for the 2026 CSTE Annual Conference! After a day of sessions, unwind and engage with your fellow attendees at a reception or get out to visit the iconic Fenway Park and take in a baseball game! So why not make the most of #CSTE2026!
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Public Health Museum Open House and Reception
Saturday, May 30, 2026
2:00 PM – 6:45 PM (Transportation is limited and leaves at 2:00 PM from Sheraton Hotel and returns to hotel approximately at 6:45 PM. The travel time is approximately 60 minutes from the host hotel to/from the museum.)
365 East Street, Tewksbury, MA 01876
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 open house.
Special guest Dr. Al DeMaria (past Massachusetts State Epidemiologist, current CSTE foundation board member, past CSTE president, CSTE pump handle awardee and past museum board chair and current board member) will be with us to provide his insights and museum favorites.
Space is limited and advanced tickets/registration is required.
Ticket/Price options:
- Open House Ticket – No transportation needed $10
- Open House Ticket with transportation $35
- Benefactor CSTE Special Anniversary Museum Membership $75 with transportation
Benefits:
– Event Transportation and ticket to open house
– Complimentary annual indoor and campus tours for one named individual
– 10% discount at museum store
– Access to Museum’s research materials (Library, Public Health Association Archives), including one free genealogy request.
Benefits:
– One open house ticket
– Complimentary future annual indoor and campus tours for one named individual
– 10% discount at museum store
– Access to Museum’s research materials (Library, Public Health Association Archives), including one free genealogy request.
If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
The museum is located on the Tewksbury Hospital Campus at 365 East Street, Tewksbury, Massachusetts, (in the Old Administration Building near the East Street entrance, (42.61218 N, -71.23366 W).
Parking is available in the lot just inside the East Street entrance. Look for the building with the tall green spire—that’s us! If you are driving from Boston, it is between 30-45 minutes depending on traffic.
Monday, June 1, 2026
Opening Reception | 6:30pm – 7:30pm | Hynes Convention Center | Exhibit Halls C and D
Opening Reception is open to all registered attendees and is an excellent opportunity to connect with colleagues. Join us in Exhibit Halls C and D at the Hynes Convention Center for bites, drinks, photo ops, and entertainment. Cash bar and light hors d’oeuvres will be available.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Reception Featuring CSTE Fellowships Highlights | 6:30pm – 7:30pm | Sheraton Hotel |Room TBD
Gather to celebrate and recognize graduating CSTE fellows, fellowships, and mentors. The reception is open to all attendees to network and connect with your colleagues before exploring Hors d’oeuvres in the evening. Cash bars and limited light hors d’oeuvres will be available.
CSTE at Fenway Night – Red Sox vs Orioles | Start @ 6:45pm | Fenway Park
Join your fellow CSTE attendees as the Boston Red Sox faces off against the Baltimore Orioles! Special seating sections are available exclusively to CSTE registered attendees, so you can extend networking beyond the convention center. Book your tickets through the link below as there are limited tickets available to both sections: CSTE Night at Fenway Park