Welcome Message

Dear Esteemed Colleagues and Guests

On behalf of the organizing committee, it is our great pleasure to welcome you to the Global Conference on Public Health & Epidemiology (PHE 2026), taking place from October 22-24, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. We are also pleased to offer the added flexibility of hybrid participation to connect voices from around the globe. This year, we come together under the inspiring theme: "Redefining Public Health through Science and Innovation". This theme reflects our mission and will emphasize the critical need to strengthen health infrastructure, enhance data-driven decision making, and integrate equity and sustainability into every layer of global health governance. The event aims to build collective capacity to respond effectively to public health emergencies, emerging infectious diseases, and environmental challenges impacting population health. We are especially proud to address the evolving roles of public in disease prevention, global health emergencies, and the advancement of Evidence-Based Practice. Sessions will also delve into emerging trends in Public Health, Rehabilitation, and Occupational Health. Whether you’re joining us in-person or virtually, we invite you to engage fully-connect with peers, exchange knowledge, and contribute to the vibrant dialogue that drives our profession forward. We thank you for your participation and look forward to welcoming you to a truly enriching experience at PHE 2026.

Yours Sincerely
Adele Ann Webb, Strategic Education, Inc., United States

Welcome Message

Dear Conference Attendees

It is my distinct honor and pleasure to welcome you to the Global Conference on Public Health & Epidemiology (PHE 2026), held from October 22–24, 2026, in Boston.
As both a keynote speaker and one of the session chairs, I am especially proud to be part of this dynamic and forward-thinking gathering of professionals from across the globe. The hybrid format of this year’s conference reflects our shared commitment to inclusivity and accessibility, allowing colleagues from diverse regions and disciplines to connect, collaborate, and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of public health. Guided by the theme, “Redefining Public Health through Science and Innovation,” this conference arrives at a critical time. As we continue to navigate complex global health challenges, the need for strong health systems, data-informed decision-making, and a steadfast commitment to equity and sustainability has never been more essential. PHE 2026 provides an invaluable platform to explore these priorities and to foster the interdisciplinary collaboration necessary to drive lasting impact. I encourage you to fully engage in the rich program of keynote presentations, panel discussions, workshops, and poster sessions. Each offers an opportunity not only to learn, but to exchange ideas, build partnerships, and inspire innovative solutions that will shape the future of public health.
Thank you for being part of this important global conversation. I look forward to the insights, connections, and inspiration that will emerge from our time together.

Yours Sincerely
Ann Marie Leonard Zabel, Curry College, United States

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Dear Colleagues

It is my great pleasure to welcome you to PHE 2026. This conference brings together researchers, clinicians, educators, and public health leaders to address critical issues spanning epidemiology, infectious diseases, chronic disease prevention, genomics, health technology, data analytics, environmental health, and global health security. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based innovation, PHE 2026 provides an exceptional platform for advancing research, policy, and practice to improve population health worldwide. I am honored to present “Theory and Perspective: Harnessing Big Data and Artificial Intelligence to Uncover a Universal Principle for Cancer Elimination.” The presentation will discuss how large-scale multi-omics data and artificial intelligence can reveal fundamental biological principles and inspire new computational strategies to accelerate cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
I wish you an inspiring, productive, and rewarding conference experience.

Yours Sincerely
Anyou Wang, DIFIBER LLC, United States

Welcome Message

Dear Colleagues, Distinguished Speakers, Researchers, and Public Health Professionals

It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the Global Conference on Public Health and Epidemiology. I am honored to gather an international community of experts, clinicians, scientists, policymakers, educators, and healthcare leaders dedicated to advancing global public health and strengthening our collective preparedness for future challenges. Public health stands at a defining moment in history. The lessons learned from emerging infectious diseases, pandemics, environmental change, health inequities, and global interconnectedness continue to reshape the way we approach prevention, surveillance, resilience, and healthcare delivery. Today more than ever, scientific collaboration across disciplines and across borders is essential. This conference provides a platform to exchange knowledge, present innovative research, and foster meaningful dialogue on critical topics including epidemiology, pandemic preparedness, One Health, bio surveillance, health policy, climate-related health threats, digital health, and healthcare system resilience. Through keynote presentations, scientific sessions, and interdisciplinary discussions, this conference aims to promote evidence-based strategies capable of addressing both current and future public health threats. As a member of the scientific committee, I am particularly proud to welcome contributions that bridge history, science, medicine, ecology, and policy to better understand the evolving relationship between human societies and disease emergence. The complexity of modern public health challenges demands integrated and forward-looking approaches grounded in both scientific rigor and global cooperation.
I hope this conference inspires productive collaboration, scientific innovation, and lasting professional connections.
I wish you a stimulating, engaging, and successful conference experience.

Yours Sincerely
Claudia Ferreira, Sorbonne University, France

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Dear Distinguished Colleagues,

It is my great honor and privilege to welcome you to PHE 2026. The current era is defined as a risk society in terms of environmental problems affecting not only nature, but also humans and society.
Public health, which is the theme of PHE 2026, promotes and protects the health of all people and their communities. This science-based and evidence-driven field strives to give everyone a safe place to live, learn, work and play. The success of public health is broadly determined by two factors. One is the level of medical advancement, and the other is the social conditions that affect health. The former is a technology-based determinant, while the latter is a social system-based determinant. This means that the public health is a multidisciplinary field that combines technology and social systems. In this sense, PHE 2026 is a unique salient platform which is significantly different from other public health-related events. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that PHE 2026 is including environmental challenges impacting on health as a determinant derived from social system. Even though PHE 2026 is a small step towards approaching public health as a multidisciplinary field, the small step would be the foundation for the future big step to sustain health and community as an integrated reality. It is no doubt that your participation in PHE 2026 contributes greatly and significantly to this field at the global, national, and local level.

Yours Sincerely
Dai Yeun Jeong, Asia Climate Change Education Center, Korea, Republic of