Center Conference
Center Conference
Public Health & Disasters Conference 2025
The Annual Public Health & Disasters Conference is hosted by the Rocky Mountains & High Plains Center for Emergency Public Health at the University of Utah’s Division of Public Health, in collaboration with the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Salt Lake County Health Department.
Now in its newest chapter with the Center (since 2024), the conference builds on a long tradition—first stewarded by the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Center for Public Health & Disasters and then by the Office for Humanitarian Leadership and Environmental Health (OHLEH, 2014–2023).
Public Health & Disasters is a multidisciplinary, national gathering that brings together academia, public health, community preparedness, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), clinical care, emergency response, policymakers across government and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and the media.
Its purpose is to exchange practical ideas that strengthen local emergency public health preparedness and to foster the collaboration and coordination essential for effective, efficient response and recovery.
Details
Dates
Wednesday, October 15 - Friday, October 17, 2025
Location
Viridian Events Center, 8030 S 1825 W, West Jordan, UT 84088
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Pricing 2025
The registration fee includes admission to the full conference (2.5 days) and all sessions. Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and snacks will also be provided.
You can register now and pay any time up until the first day of the conference.
| REGISTRATION TYPE | Price |
|---|---|
| Early Bird Registration (Closed) | $375 |
| Regular Registration | $460 |
| Student Registration | $100 |
If you register during the early bird window, the discounted rate will be honored regardless of when payment is received.
Please review our cancellation policy:
- Full Refund Period: Cancellations made within two weeks of registration will receive a full refund. Not applicable to cancellations made within the two week late cancelation stage.
- Standard Cancellation Fee: Cancellations made after the two-week grace period will incur a $50 cancellation fee.
- Late Cancellation: Any cancellations made within two weeks of the conference start date will be charged in full. No refunds will be issued after Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
- No Shows: Registrants who do not attend or do not cancel before Wednesday, October 1, 2025, will be invoiced for the full registration amount after Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
If you need to cancel your registration, please contact Austin Layton at austin.layton@utah.com or Emma Erwin at emma.erwin@utah.edu.
Continuing Education
This conference is approved by the National Board of Public Health Examiners (NBPHE) to offer Continuing Education credits for attendance. In-person attendance will earn up 20 credit hours to contribute to your Certified in Public Health (CPH) recertification.
Sponsorships
Conference benefits ensure that your organization is recognized before, during, and after the conference. The total amount of monies spent on sponsorship opportunities determines your company’s level of sponsorship.
| SPONSORSHIP LEVEL | Minimum Spend | Conference Registrations | Media Promotion | Tabling Materials | Freestanding Banner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond (Resilience Leader) | $10,000 | 10 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Platinum (Response Partner) | $5,000 | 5 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Gold (Preparedness Advocate) | $2,500 | 2 | Yes | Yes | - |
| Silver (Community Collaborator) | $1,000 | 1 | Yes | Yes | - |
| Bronze (Awareness Ally) | $500 | - | Yes | - | - |
To discuss the full details of our sponsorship opportunities, please contact Dr. Marci Harris at marci.harris@cppa.utah.edu.