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2026 Scientific Meeting

March 29 – April 1, 2026
Omni Hotel in Downtown Austin
Austin, Texas

“Centering Community in Health Behavior Research and Practice"

The 2026 AAHB conference theme underscores the transformative power of lived experience in advancing social change and improving health outcomes. Evidence shows that when we engage with communities and center their experiences, not only are health behaviors positively impacted, but this approach strengthens public health planning, improves access to services, enhances health literacy, and contributes to a wide range of positive health outcomes. Across diverse populations, models of community engagement have demonstrated measurable success, offering promising pathways for inclusive and effective health strategies. By embracing this theme, our conference will explore innovative ways to mobilize community health for action and policy—recognizing the social, economic, and environmental forces that shape disparities, while also illuminating the shared experiences that connect us all.

Meeting Information

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Present

  • 2026 Call for Abstracts
  • Find your poster board number here:
  • Sunday Poster Session (1) (link coming soon)
  • Monday Poster Session (2) (link coming soon)
  • Tuesday Poster Session (3) (link coming soon)
  • Instructions for Poster Presenters (link coming soon)
  • Call for 3 Minute Thesis Competitors (link coming soon)

Event

  • 2026 Meeting Agenda (link coming soon)
  • 2026 Speaker Profiles (link coming soon)
  • Continuing Education
  • Opening Session
  • Free Professional Development and Workshops (link coming soon)
  • Lightning Talks (link coming soon)
  • Breakfast Roundtables and Networking
  • Unplug Events
  • Pre-conference Implementation Science Speaker Series (members only; link coming soon)
  • Pre-conference STATA Workshop (members only; link coming soon)

Honorees

  • 2026 Research Laureate (link coming soon)
  • Fellows Class of 2025 (link coming soon)
  • 2026 Mentorship Award (link coming soon)
  • 2026 Judy K Black Award (link coming soon)
  • Research & Mentorship Scholars (RSMP)
  • HBR Research Article of the Year
  • Poster Awards

Key Dates

March 29 – April 1, 2026
2026 Scientific Meeting, Austin, TX

Additional key dates will be announced soon—please check back for updates!

Omni Hotel in Downtown Austin

The Venue

Omni Hotel in Downtown Austin

700 San Jacinto Blvd

Austin, TX 78701

USA

Experience refined Southern hospitality in the heart of downtown Austin. The Omni Austin Hotel offers modern amenities, a rooftop pool, and close access to the city's vibrant dining, music, and cultural scene.

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