Maine Public Health Association Annual Conference 2026

It took place on October 1, 2026.

It was held at Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive, Augusta, Maine.

The organizer identified public health practitioners, community members, and leaders as attendees.

The keynote by Shelley Hearne of the Johns Hopkins Lerner Center for Public Health Advocacy was billed to add national perspective, and the $75 rate for students, early-career staff and community members kept it accessible; out-of-state researchers or vendors seeking a national audience would have found a narrower regional pool.

Attendees at state public health meetings usually wear business casual, such as slacks or khakis with a blouse, collared shirt or sweater, with community members often dressing a little more casually. Early October in Augusta can be cool, so a layer was sensible for a one-day event in a large civic center.

The organizer describes it as the largest public health gathering in Maine.