The 9th Annual National Summit for Health Communication

Overview

The 9th Annual National Summit for Health Communication will be held on June 24, 2025 in McLean, VA, and online.

Join us for a dynamic one-day event bringing together professionals from across the health communication and public health fields. The 2025 Summit is designed to foster collaboration, inspire innovation, and provide you with the tools and insights needed to advance health communication efforts.

Event Highlights

Learn from Industry Experts: Gain valuable knowledge from leading professionals in the health communication space.
Network & Collaborate: Connect with fellow communicators, share best practices, and build relationships that can help advance your work.
Practical Insights: Focus on real-world applications, including the impact of generative AI, evaluating the effectiveness of your communication efforts, and emerging trends shaping the future of health communication.

Agenda*

9:00 - 9:45 am	Opening Keynote: Embracing the Future: How to Survive (and Thrive) in a Rapidly Changing World
9:45 -11:30 am	Session #1: Facilitated Roundtable Discussions: Meeting the Moment Finding common ground to make America healthy Democratizing data and research AI and how it is shaping our health communications workforce Building trust in a changing world
11:30 am - 1:00 pm	NETWORKING LUNCH
1:00 - 2:15 pm	Session #2: Panel Discussion: AI in Action: Practical Applications to Elevate Health Communications This session showcases real-world AI tools and demos, offering practical insights into enhancing messaging, engagement, and evaluation. Learn how to integrate AI-driven solutions into your practice to improve outreach, efficiency, and impact.
2:30 - 3:45 pm	Session #3: Panel Discussion: Bridging Theory and Practice for Health Communication Evaluations: Optimizing Outcomes for Greater Impact This session will explore emerging evaluation methods to optimize impact, using real-world case studies and evidence-based approaches. Learn to assess campaigns at national and local levels to enhance health communication for lasting change.
3:45 - 4:00 pm	Closing Reflections
4:00 - 6:00 pm	NETWORKING RECEPTION

* Additional networking, mentoring, and career development opportunities will be available throughout the event. Now more than ever, it is essential to connect with colleagues, to learn from one another, and strengthen our collective impact.

Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your expertise and shape the future of health communication. Register today!

Registration

To reserve your spot today, please click here.

In-Person and Virtual Summit

Early Bird (through 5/14)

Virtual	$ 95
Onsite	$ 225
Student Onsite	$ 125

Regular (through 5/15 - 6/20)

Virtual	$ 125
Onsite	$ 295
Student Onsite	$ 150

More information will be shared as it becomes available. If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]

Lodging

The Society for Health Communication is securing room blocks at hotels within walking distance of the Summit venue on the MITRE campus. The hotels are also within walking distance of the Washington, DC, McLean Metro station.  Additional hotel information will be shared soon.

Archer: The Archer hotel is directly across the street from the MITRE campus. Discounted room rates are available starting at $276+ tax/fees. To reserve a sleeping room, please call (855) 445-7676 and mention “Society for Health Communication/MITRE” or you may reserve online at https://archerhotel.com/tysons/book/mitre-society-for-health-communication by May 19.

Event Sponsorship

Sponsorship of the Summit provides organizations with several benefits, including promotion of organizational branding on event communications and materials, no-cost registration(s), and inclusion of organizational content in the Society’s newsletter. For more information, please see the Sponsorship Flyer linked here or contact Dana Chomenko, Society for Health Communication Executive Director at [email protected].