The 2025 WPHA-WALHDAB Annual Public Health Conference taking place May 20-22, 2025, at the Baird Center in Milwaukee, WI.
New this year! We're excited to do a Call for Offsite Activities, Tours, or Hosted Workshops to offer opportunities for all to offer some local hosting given our conference being in Milwaukee!
We are reaching out to our network to see if folks would like to host activities in conjunction with the annual conference and be a primary point of contact! This will be based upon your organizational host's recommendations - bring your ideas for a unique location or activity.
Host Responsibilities:
Recommend an event venue (does not have to be your own facility or location!)
Recommend a possible speaker or activity
Provide dates to be considered
Promotion among your colleagues and community
Optional:
Provide monetary support
Provide snacks, hors d'oeurves
Provide giveaways or promotional materials
Submit your interest by December 19th BELOW so we can review for consideration, planning and promotion! We will follow up with you for additional details and questions you may have. The WPHA Conference Planning Committee will review the submissions to determine locations based upon a variety of factors. Contact the WPHA Office at any time with questions.
If selected, WPHA will work with you to make sure all event logistics are planned - we are looking to you for your advice on some great presentations and opportunities for public health professionals! Thank you for your consideration to foster additional activities within WPHA.
Conference Theme:
The Power of We: Navigating the Trail to Better Health
Conference Objectives:
Objectives:
1. Cultivate innovation and creativity to bring joy and belonging into public health.
2. Build a foundation and create space for the next generation of leaders in a community-centered, changing public health landscape.
3. Prioritize community-led solutions and opportunities to create collective messaging, build trust, strengthen cross-sector collaboration, and advance health outcomes.