Chronic
Disease
Academy
Connect. Engage. Innovate.
Chronic
Disease
Academy
Connect. Engage. Innovate.
Present at the Academy
Share your knowledge, be a leader, prevent chronic disease.
Public health storytellers, data gurus, and partnership pioneers are invited to submit an abstract to showcase your unique solutions to common public health problems.
Abstracts are due on May 29, 2026.
Innovative solutions to common public health challenges.
The NACDD Chronic Disease Academy attracts hundreds of participants from chronic disease prevention programs nationwide, who are eager to learn from subject matter experts and peers alike.
The Academy is a unique opportunity for speakers to showcase their innovative solutions to common public health challenges. Presenters gain national recognition for their work and help scale replicable models for preventing chronic disease.
The three-day event features a mix of keynote addresses, lightning talks, hands-on workshops, and poster presentations.
Successful abstracts will showcase projects that:
Cultivate cross-sector partnerships to drive collaborative approaches to chronic disease prevention.
Apply modern analytics and data tools to accelerate innovative solutions for chronic disease challenges.
Use strategic communication and storytelling to build trust and motivate public health action.