2026 California Breastfeeding Summit Virtual Speaker/Poster Abstract

2026 California Breastfeeding Summit Virtual Speaker/Poster Abstracts
Thank you so much for your interest in presenting at the 2026 California Breastfeeding Summit to take place virtually January 27-29, 2026. We welcome proposals for plenary and workshop presentations and posters that highlight innovative research, effective programs, and community-driven strategies that support and promote breastfeeding across diverse populations. Join us in shaping a dynamic and inclusive summit that fosters collaboration, education, and advocacy throughout California and beyond!

The form will allow you to input information for one additional co-presenter.

Speaker Benefits: Speakers receive complimentary full summit registration and nominal honorarium (when applicable). Registration is required to access speaker functions on the Whova app. Detailed instructions will be provided once registration opens in October.

Estimated Timeline:
- August 1, 2025: Application deadline
- September 3, 2025: Abstract approval notifications sent via email
- Fall 2025: Plenary sessions will be pre-recorded; exact dates to be determined
- January 27-29, 2026: California Breastfeeding Summit
*Please note: You may save your progress and continue at a later time by clicking "save" at the bottom of the page. If you would like to preview the entire application and gather what you need before beginning click here for the PDF.
I. Primary Presenter Information
Presenter Name*

First NameLast Name
Credentials (e.g. MD, DO, RN, IBCLC, etc)*
N/A if not applicable
Place of Work/Who Will You Be Representing?*
Website*
N/A if you or your organization does not have one
Email Address*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Any Social Media Handles You'd Like To Share
Please prepare a succinct biography that will be read by the session moderator to introduce you to the Summit audience before your presentation.*

0/150
Headshot *

Please upload photo
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Education and Experience

Please attach your resume or CV below. Resume/CV information is required as part of the Continuing Education requirements.
Upload Resume or CV here *

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YesNo
Please provide dates course was taken *
YesNo
Additional Presenter Information

Please be sure to include the following information for the additional speakers.
Additional Presenter #1
Name *

First NameLast Name
Credentials (e.g. MD, DO, RN, IBCLC, etc)*
Place of Work/Who Will You Be Representing?*
Email Address*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Any Social Media Handles You'd Like To Share
Please prepare a succinct biography that will be read by the session moderator to introduce you to the Summit audience before your presentation.*

0/150
Headshot*

Cancelof
Education and Experience

Please attach your resume or CV below. Resume/CV information is required as part of the Continuing Education requirements for the California WIC Association.
Upload Resume or CV here *

Cancelof
YesNo
Please provide dates the course was taken *

III. Audience
YesNo
How will this session engage online attendees? If you are presenting a poster, please type "N/A" below. (250 words maximum)*

ex. calls to action, polls, key question discussions, online apps, breakouts0/250
Please share any concerns that you may have regarding your capacity to participate in a live virtual conference session. Email us at summit@californiabreastfeeding.org.

IV. Compensation
Honorarium Information for Session Presentation
Yes, donate honorarium back to the CBCNo, accept nominal honorarium for my session
For Zelle or PayPal payment, enter the phone number OR email address associated with payment method
For check payment, please enter mailing address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

V. Speaker Disclosure / Conflict of Interest Declaration
This section must be completed by the primary presenter on behalf of all co-presenters.

It is the policy of the California Breastfeeding Coalition to make best efforts to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all programs which qualify for continuing education units.

Consequently, all persons participating in any program for which continuing education units are awarded are expected to disclose to the program audience any real or apparent affiliations that may have a bearing in the subject matter of their presentation. Any relevant information provided on the Declaration will be disclosed to the program audience in written conference materials. Such affiliations include, but are not limited to:
- manufacturers of food, food ingredients, food supplements, vitamins, herbs
- restaurant or fast food companies
- manufacturers of infant artificial feeding products
- pharmaceutical companies
- manufacturers or marketers of biomedical devices, including any devices intended to be used during breastfeeding/lactation or for weight control
- any other persons or entities related to the subject matter of the presentation topic or the general topics of the program as a whole.
The intent of this policy is not to prevent a speaker from making a presentation. It is merely intended that any potential conflict of interest shall be identified openly so that listeners may form their own judgments about the presentation with the full disclosure of pertinent facts. It remains for the audience to determine whether the speaker’s outside interests may reflect a possible bias in either the exposition or the conclusions presented.

Program Title: 2026 California Breastfeeding Coalition Summit
Program Date: January 27-29, 2026
Program Location: Virtual Online
NO actual or potential declarations in relation to this program.YES I do have an affiliation with one or more persons or entities that could be perceived as having a bearing on my presentation of this subject. List all current affiliations.
Please provide the following information: Presenter Name, Name of Affiliated Person or Entity and Type of Affiliation *
YesNo
Please provide details about the business, organization, or product below*
Signature*

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Name*

First NameLast Name
VI. Terms and Conditions
Liability Statement

I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the California Breastfeeding Coalition, its successors, board, officers, employees and agents from any and all liability for injuries and damages which may arise as a result of my participation in any and all meeting activities. I am aware that the California Breastfeeding Coalition does not carry medical insurance for participants in this activity. I will additionally permit the use of my name and pictures in printed and non-printed formats such as pamphlets, newsletters, newspapers, magazines, etc.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations will not be accepted after Friday, December 26, 2025, however, substitutions may be made.

Deadlines for Materials: You must provide all necessary presentation materials (e.g., slides, handouts, required CEU speaker documents etc.) by the set deadlines communicated to you. Failure to do so may result in your removal from the event program.

Attendance Requirements: You are required to attend all applicable recording sessions and live sessions as scheduled. If you are unable to attend these sessions, you may be removed from the event program.

Honorarium: No honorarium will be provided if you fail to meet the deadlines for submitting materials or are unable to attend the required sessions.

Release Form

I understand that the California Breastfeeding Coalition has the absolute and irrevocable permission to use the films, photographs, tapes or audio-recordings taken of me at the 2026 California Breastfeeding Summit that will broadcast on January 27-29, 2026.

Recording and Usage: All sessions of the 2026 California Breastfeeding Summit are recorded. These recordings may be included in a resource library accessible to only California Breastfeeding Coalition members for an unspecified amount of time.

Compensation: No additional compensation will be provided for the use of these recordings in the resource library beyond any agreed-upon speaking fee or honorarium.

Intellectual Property: You retain the intellectual property rights to your presentation content. However, you grant the California Breastfeeding Coalition a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use the recordings as described above.

I acknowledge that I am of legal age and have read the above and fully understand the content thereof. If under 18 years of age, the signature of a parent or guardian is required.

By signing the Terms & Conditions I release the California Breastfeeding Coalition, its successors and assigns, board, officers, employees and agents from any and all liability or claims from the use or re-use of these films, photographs, tapes or audio recordings of me including, but not limited to any claims of defamation or invasion of privacy.
Signature*

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Name*

First NameLast Name
Today's Date*

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Date
All completed proposals will receive a confirmation email from summit@californiabreastfeeding.org with the subject line "2026 Summit Proposal Submission Confirmation." Please be sure to check spam and junk folders. If you do not receive the confirmation email after 24 hours, your submission may not have been received.
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2026 California Breastfeeding Summit Virtual Speaker/Poster Abstracts

I. Primary Presenter Information

Education and Experience

Additional Presenter Information

Additional Presenter #1

Education and Experience

II. Session Details

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the 2026 California Breastfeeding Summit objectives and examples provided below.

III. Audience

IV. Compensation

V. Speaker Disclosure / Conflict of Interest Declaration

VI. Terms and Conditions