Call for Submissions
Call for submissions deadline: 23:59 PDT Thursday 16 October
We are now accepting submissions for presentation at Public Health 2026. Our goal is to present an integrated scientific program of research, policy and practice perspectives that encourages delegates and presenters to connect, share and learn from each other.
For each proposal, the submitter must choose one keyword category. Proposals may be submitted in either English or French and will be peer-reviewed according to the language of submission and the keyword category. Simultaneous interpretation will not be provided and French submitters must be comfortable presenting in English.
Each individual may submit a maximum of two abstracts as Presenting Author. Abstracts presented at a previous conference can be submitted. During the submission process the submitter will be prompted to indicate where the abstract was previously presented and if new data will be presented at the conference.
INDIGENOUS (FIRST NATIONS, INUIT, MÉTIS) PEOPLES OR POPULATIONS presentation
CPHA is committed to honouring Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, Métis) traditional knowledge, spirituality, practices and data sovereignty throughout our scientific program.
Submission will be considered to have an Indigenous focus when they involve First Nations, Inuit, Métis Peoples or populations. This includes studies or programs that include:
- Primary data collection or analysis involving Indigenous Peoples or populations;
- Secondary data analysis, including systematic reviews and analyses of existing databases when participants are known to be Indigenous; and
- Findings will impact First Nations, Inuit, Métis Peoples or populations.
If your submission addresses any of the above, you are required to follow the submission process for submissions with an Indigenous focus.
Abstracts
Research Presentation: Accepted presentations will be grouped into 90-minute sessions that share a common topic or complimentary theme. Each presentation is 10 minutes followed by a 5-minute discussion period facilitated by a moderator. Presenters may use slides to accompany the presentation.
Policy Program Poster Presentation: Presenters will engage with participants during two dedicated poster presentation sessions on Tuesday 29 April from 11:00-12:15 and Wednesday 30 April from 13:30-14:30. Our aim is to promote the importance of posters as an opportunity to transfer knowledge in an interactive format.
90-minute sessions
Insight Forum – Knowledge sharing: A structured conversation where multiple experts share perspectives on a key research question or public health topic, with time for audience Q&A.
Learning Workshop – Hands-on learning: An interactive format designed to build participant skills and knowledge through facilitated exercises, tools, and group dialogue.
Applied Solutions Workshop – From practice to action: A participatory session where facilitators present actionable solutions to public health issues and guide attendees through hands-on applications.