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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).  Selected sessions may be recorded and posted onto online conference tools after the conference dates for on-demand viewing by registered attendees. 

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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Travel

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Abstract

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Continuing Education

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Key Speakers

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Networking Events

Sponsors (Coming Soon)

Sponsors & Exhibitors

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

Boston

Host City

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

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Airport

The Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) is located approximately 5 miles from the Boston Back Bay area. Learn more about the airport, airline service, flights, and security at https://www.massport.com/logan-airport 

Airport & Ground Transportation 

Boston has a variety of transportation options, learn more at https://www.massport.com/logan-airport. Ride share is available through Uber and Lyft to pick up and drop off passengers at the airport at Terminals A,B, C, and E. Taxi service is also available on the Arrivals level at Terminals A,B,C, and E. Public Transportaiton to and from the Boston Logan International Airport is provided by MBTA via subway or bus.  

Boston’s public transportation system is operated by Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), but it is also known by the locals as the “T”. It offers subway, bus, trolley car, and ferry services to just about anywhere in the Greater Boston area and beyond. The basic fare for a one-way ride is $2.40, and kids 11 years and younger ride free. More information about navigating Boston’s public transportation system here 

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Hotel Accommodations

For the 2026 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 $339.00 to $384.00 per night plus local tax (currently 16%).  

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 the Hynes Convention Center. Suggested attire is business casual for all conference activities. We strongly suggest bringing a light sweater or jacket with you to the conference.  

Hynes Convention Center

900 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02115 

Website

https://www.signatureboston.com/hynes

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Weather

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