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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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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 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Learn more about everything Pittsburgh has to offer at https://www.visitpittsburgh.com/.   

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Airport

The Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is located approximately 19 miles from downtown Pittsburgh. Learn more about the airport, servicing airlines, flights, and security at https://flypittsburgh.com/.   

Airport & Ground Transportation 

Pittsburgh has a variety of transportation options, learn more at https://flypittsburgh.com/. Ride share is available through Uber and Lyft to pick up and drop off passengers at the airport. Taxi service is approximately $48.00 one-way from the airport to downtown Pittsburgh. Public transportation to and from the Pittsburgh International Airport is provided by Pittsburgh Regional Transit via the 28X Airport Flyer. Click here for more information on the 28X Airport Flyer. 

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Hotel Accommodations

For the 2024 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 on February 1, 2024. Hotels will not accept reservations directly. However, for travel approval process needs, hotels in the group block range in price at a rate of $175 to $219 per night plus local tax (currently 14%).   

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 David L. Lawrence Convention Center or the Omni William Penn Hotel. Suggested attire is business casual for all conference activities. We strongly suggest bringing a light sweater or jacket with you to the conference.  

David L. Lawrence Convention Center 

1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 

Website

https://www.pittsburghcc.com/

Kentucky International Convention Center

Weather

In June, average high temperatures are in the mid to high–70s. Weather in the summer in Pittsburgh can be hot and wet. Meeting rooms are air conditioned and layered clothing, such as a sweater or jacket, particularly if waterproof, is also recommended.