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U.S. Conference on Poverty and Basic Needs 2026

The 15th Annual U.S. Conference on Poverty and Basic Needs is a national convening focused on ending diaper need, period poverty, and related basic-needs gaps.

Dates
October 20–22, 2026
Location
Newark, NJ

About

The conference is hosted by the National Diaper Bank Network and the Alliance for Period Supplies. It is the only national convening focused on ending diaper need, period poverty, and related basic-needs gaps. Sessions cover research, policy, and communications, including public funding opportunities, legislative strategy, data-informed storytelling, and message framing. NDBN’s Department of Innovation and Impact invited the research community to submit proposals for the 2026 conference.

Source: nationaldiaperbanknetwork.org/call-for-abstracts

Who you'll find in the room

Nonprofit leaders

Leaders working in the basic-needs bank network.

Advocates

Advocates focused on basic needs and related policy issues.

Researchers

Researchers working across basic needs, health care, economics, and poverty.

Cross-sector partners

Partners working across sectors on basic-needs challenges.

Partners on record

1 listed
AeroflowSilver Sponsor (2025)

Questions people ask

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U.S. Conference on Poverty and Basic Needs 2026 runs October 20–22, 2026.

It is held in Newark, New Jersey.

Attendees include nonprofit leaders, advocates, researchers, and cross-sector partners in the basic-needs bank network.

It can be worth attending when your goals match the subject matter and audience. Assess the agenda and registration details against your objectives before committing.

Smart casual is a practical default for a professional conference. Choose comfortable layers and shoes for a full day of sessions and conversations.

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