MHOA 2026 Annual Conference

MHOA 2026 Annual Conference Sharing Insight. Celebrating Impact. October 28 – 30, 2026 MassMutual Center – Springfield, MA You must be logged into the MHOA website, and have a 2026 paid MHOA membership to register for the conference during advance registration. If you’re not currently an MHOA member, you may apply for membership and then register for the conference. These can be done at the same time by contacting Lisa Pacella ([email protected]) To register a group of people under a single payor, please email Lisa Pacella ([email protected]) with the list of members, their email addresses, any dietary restrictions, and a point of contact. MHOA is pleased to offer conference rates at the Marriott Springfield Downtown, Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel, MGM Springfield, and the Holiday Inn Express Springfield Downtown. Booking links will be sent once you have registered for the conference. MHOA is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible conference. If you need accessible accommodation, please contact us Here. We will strive to meet your needs! Program The conference will feature concurrent sessions on Wednesday, October 28th and Thursday, October 29th, from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Friday’s Action Training Day on October 30th will be from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. Preliminary Agenda Tuesday, October 27th Afternoon preconference workshop(s) Welcome Reception, Poster Session and Early Conference Check-in Wednesday, October 28th Conference sessions, all day Thursday, October 29th Conference sessions, all day Friday, October 30th, 9:30am to 11:30am Lessons Learned from the World Cup and BOH Response to Large Scale Events 2026 Conference Tracks Environmental Health Food Safety Wastewater Public Health Nursing & Epidemiology Public Health Playbook Local Public Health Practice and Management More Exhibitor Information: Tentative Setup Hours: Tuesday, Oct. 27: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Note: Welcome Reception on Oct. 27 from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28: 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. Exhibit Hall Hours: Wednesday, Oct. 28: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. All Exhibitor belongings must be removed by 5:30 p.m. on Thurs., Oct. 29th. Location: MassMutual Center, Springfield, MA For travel information click Hotel & Travel For Sponsorship Information, see brochure below. Contact [email protected] if you can join us as a 2026 Sponsor! Parking in Springfield If you are staying at a hotel within walking distance, we suggest parking at the hotel and walking to the convention center. For those driving, MGM is a close, complimentary option. The Convention Center Carpark is now open! 41 Harrison Ave, Springfield, MA 01103 Hourly Rate: $2.00 for each additional hour. Maximum daily rate is $20.00 I-91 North Garage 1870 E Columbus Ave, Springfield MA Hourly Rate: $1.50 for first half (1/2) hour, then $2.00 for each additional hour. Maximum daily rate is $20.00 I-91 South Garage 1620 East Columbus Ave, Springfield MA Hourly Rate: $1.50 for first half (1/2) hour, then $2.00 for each additional hour. Maximum daily rate is $20.00 Columbus Center Garage 150 Bridge Street, Springfield MA Hourly Rate: $1.50 First 1/2 Hour, $2.00 for each additional hour MassMutual’s Directions and Parking Page is here: https://www.massmutualcenter.com/plan-your-visit/directions-parking. This page is updated as needed and also shows all of the ADA Parking around the building. The map is downloadable from this page as well.