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Registration

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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General FAQ's

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Abstract

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Continuing Education

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Key Speakers

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Networking Events

Sponsors

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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​Travel Information

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Host City

The Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists will hold its Annual Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Learn more about everything Grand Rapids has to offer at https://www.experiencegr.com/.

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Airport

The Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) is located approximately 15 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Learn more about the airport, airline service, flights, and security at https://www.grr.org/ .

Airport & Ground Transportation 

Grand Rapids has a variety of transportation options, learn more at https://www.grr.org/ . Ride share is available through Uber and Lyft to pick up and drop off passengers at the airport. Taxi service is also available at door #3 or door #5. Public Transportation to and from the Gerald R. Ford International Airport is provided by The Rapid via route 27. There are also Hotel/Motel shuttle services that can be arranged, please see the following hotels and motels that offer this service at https://www.grr.org/ground .

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Hotel Accommodations

For the 2025 CSTE Annual Conference, CSTE will utilize Orchid Events for housing services to assist attendees with new reservations, modifications, and cancellations. 

Hotel accommodations can only be secured at a group block hotel after registering for the conference, once registration and housing opens. Hotels will not accept reservations directly. However, for travel approval process needs, hotels in the group block range in price at a rate of $219.00 to $249.00 per night plus local tax (currently 15%).   

Information on hotels will be accessible through the registration system after you have registered for the conference.  

Meeting Location

All conference sessions will be held at DeVos Place and the Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton. Suggested attire is business casual for all conference activities. We strongly suggest bringing a light sweater or jacket with you to the conference.

DeVos Place

303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Website

https://www.devosplace.org/

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Weather

In June, average high temperatures are in the mid to high – 70s. Weather in the summer in Grand Rapids can be warm and humid. Meeting rooms are air conditioned and layered clothing, such as a sweater or jacket is recommended.