Moving the Field Forward: Conference Calendar
We’ve compiled a list of conferences that focus on a health approach to gun violence and firearm suicide prevention, research, and education. Researchers, community organizations, healthcare professionals, and government leaders can use this resource to plan for national opportunities to learn, present, and network.
- Upcoming: See a list of upcoming conferences in chronological order.
- Calendar: View past and current year’s conferences in a monthly calendar view.
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Upcoming Conferences
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Mar
5
Northwell Health Gun Violence Prevention Forum 2026Hosted by Northwell Health, the Gun Violence Prevention Forum is an annual convening of key healthcare and cross-sector leaders to form alliances, drive strategy, and elevate the national conversation around gun violence as a public health crisis.
Hosted by Northwell Health, the Gun Violence Prevention Forum is an annual convening of key healthcare and cross-sector leaders to form alliances, drive strategy, and elevate the national conversation around gun violence as a public health crisis.
Apr
13
TO Apr 15
SAVIR Annual ConferenceThe Annual SAVIR (Society for the Advancement of Injury Research) Conference is a convergence of innovative minds, breakthrough ideas, and collaborative ventures in the injury and violence prevention research field. Expect engaging sessions led by research pioneers, interactive workshops, and ample networking opportunities.
The Annual SAVIR (Society for the Advancement of Injury Research) Conference is a convergence of innovative minds, breakthrough ideas, and collaborative ventures in the injury and violence prevention research field. Expect engaging sessions led by research pioneers, interactive workshops, and ample networking opportunities.
Apr
15
TO Apr 17
Suicide Research SymposiumThe American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's Suicide Research Symposium (SRS) was developed to disseminate suicide research. SRS is free and takes place virtually.
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's Suicide Research Symposium (SRS) was developed to disseminate suicide research. SRS is free and takes place virtually.
May
17
TO May 22
American Association of Suicidology Annual ConferenceThe American Association of Suicidology Annual Conference, held each spring, is the largest gathering of the Suicidology community; including clinicians, researchers, attempt survivors, crisis service professionals, public health and government officials and more.
The American Association of Suicidology Annual Conference, held each spring, is the largest gathering of the Suicidology community; including clinicians, researchers, attempt survivors, crisis service professionals, public health and government officials and more.
May
26
TO May 29
Society for Prevention Research Annual MeetingThe Society for Prevention Research (SPR)'s Annual Meeting provides a forum for the exchange of new concepts, methods, and results from prevention research and related public health fields.
The Society for Prevention Research (SPR)'s Annual Meeting provides a forum for the exchange of new concepts, methods, and results from prevention research and related public health fields.
May
30
TO Jun 2
AcademyHealth Annual Research MeetingAcademyHealth's Annual Research Meeting brings together thousands of people working to improve health and health care — from researchers and policymakers to health system leaders, data scientists, and community partners — using research to drive smarter policy, stronger systems, and better health outcomes.
AcademyHealth's Annual Research Meeting brings together thousands of people working to improve health and health care — from researchers and policymakers to health system leaders, data scientists, and community partners — using research to drive smarter policy, stronger systems, and better health outcomes.
Jun
8
TO Jun 12
Grantmakers In Health Annual Conference on Health PhilanthropyThe Grantmakers In Health annual conference is an opportunity for influencers, leaders, and decisionmakers in health and philanthropy fields to explore innovative, multisectoral partnerships at the local, state, and national levels that advance health and equity.
The Grantmakers In Health annual conference is an opportunity for influencers, leaders, and decisionmakers in health and philanthropy fields to explore innovative, multisectoral partnerships at the local, state, and national levels that advance health and equity.
Jul
14
TO Jul 17
National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) 360NACCHO360 is the largest convening of local health department leaders and public health professionals in the United States, offering the opportunity to learn, network, and share experiences and best practices across local health departments.
NACCHO360 is the largest convening of local health department leaders and public health professionals in the United States, offering the opportunity to learn, network, and share experiences and best practices across local health departments.
Jul
20
TO Jul 21
Giffords Center for Violence Intervention Community Violence Intervention ConferenceGiffords Center for Violence Intervention’s Community Violence Intervention (CVI) Conference brings together leading experts, advocates, and practitioners to share insights, struggles, and opportunities in a communal space devoted to advancing the field of community violence intervention.
Giffords Center for Violence Intervention’s Community Violence Intervention (CVI) Conference brings together leading experts, advocates, and practitioners to share insights, struggles, and opportunities in a communal space devoted to advancing the field of community violence intervention.
Sep
28
TO Sep 30
National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) Annual ConferenceNational Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) convenes hundreds of state leaders from all 50 states and DC, and brings attention to the most timely, cutting-edge issues facing state health policymakers, and highlights innovative solutions shared by the nation’s leading experts.
National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) convenes hundreds of state leaders from all 50 states and DC, and brings attention to the most timely, cutting-edge issues facing state health policymakers, and highlights innovative solutions shared by the nation’s leading experts.
Oct
2
TO Oct 6
American Academy of Pediatrics National ConferenceThe American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) National Conference showcases the latest research and developments in pediatric medicine that is transforming child health care.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) National Conference showcases the latest research and developments in pediatric medicine that is transforming child health care.