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.
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
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5 answeredU.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.
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