The 2026 HSMP Annual Meeting will be held on September 24, 2026, at the USMSM SMART Building in California, Maryland. The HSMP Annual Meeting is an opportunity for participants to network, learn from public health experts, and receive updates on coalition-wide business. Each year, the HSMP Annual Meeting features learning sessions from distinguished presenters on topics related to the four health priority issues in St. Mary’s County: Behavioral Health, Chronic Disease, Environmental Health, and Violence, Injury, and Trauma.
This year, we will choose speakers who focus on current research and innovative or evidence-based practices related to our theme, Advancing Community Health Together. We have released a call for speakers, which closes on July 2. You can apply to present by clicking the button below. We are seeking presentations related to the following topics:
- AI in Public Health
- Advancements in Rural Health (telehealth, technology, remote patient monitoring, etc.)
- Public Health Workforce (pipeline, retention, etc.)
- Preventive Health
- Innovative Initiatives in St. Mary’s County
2026 HSMP Annual Meeting Timeline
June 8 – July 2: Call for presenters
July 10: Speakers notified of acceptance
July 31: Speakers must confirm acceptance
July 9 – August 13: Call for vendors
July 9: Attendee registration opens
August 28: Vendors notified of acceptance
August 31: Speakers submit final title, description, and headshot
September 10: Speakers submit final copy of slides
September 24: Annual Meeting
Questions? Contact stmaryspartnership@gmail.com