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Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the conference. If you’re still having trouble finding what you’re looking for, please don’t hesitate to contact us at conference@hiphi.org.

For Attendees

A preliminary agenda is available at hiphi.org/conference/agenda and is subject to change. A detailed schedule will be shared in late May.

The evening reception will take place on Tuesday, June 23 from 5-7 PM in the Foyer at ‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach. The reception will feature networking, student poster session, and awards ceremony honoring public health champions. Reception tickets include one drink ticket and light pupus. The reception is not included with registration, and can be purchased at hiphi.org/conference/registration.

We secured a room block at the Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach (2490 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815). However, the deadline to book with our room block ended on May 24, 2026. 

This can be found on the Logistics page. Due to the high volume of attendees, only valet parking is available. From Kalakaua Avenue, turn left onto Lili‘uokalani Ave. The resort’s valet entrance will be on the right. After the valet, enter the hotel and follow the signage to take the elevator to the Main Ballroom on the 6th floor.

With validation, parking will be $20. A parking attendant will be in the Foyer at designated times, providing validation for attendees.

Yes, meals listed on the agenda will be provided. This includes breakfast and lunch on Day 2 (June 24), and breakfast on Day 3 (June 25).

To receive an invoice and pay via check, please contact conference@hiphi.org. Please include your organization name, address, billing contact, and how many tickets you plan to purchase.

If you are no longer able to attend the conference, you have two options: 

  • Transfer your registration: Please submit your request by email to conference@hiphi.org by June 12, 2026. All requests must include your Order Reference Number, current ticket holder’s full name & email address, and full name and email of whom you wish to transfer the ticket to.
  • Cancel your registration: Refund requests must be submitted by email to conference@hiphi.org by May 31, 2026. There is a $50 processing fee for ALL cancellations/refunds; allow up to four weeks for processing. No refunds will be processed for no-shows.

Please send any inquiries, questions, or concerns to conference@hiphi.org.

For Speakers

Each breakout session panel will include several presentations (usually 3), for a duration of 1 hour and 15 minutes. Each presentation may have up to two presenters and will have approximately 20 minutes to present their slides. After the presentations, a moderator will facilitate a panel discussion and Q&A. 

Please review the Speakers Expectations Guide for technical tips, session expectations, and best practices to help you deliver a confident, engaging presentation.

Roundtable sessions are small-group discussions focused on a specific topic. They are designed to be interactive and engaging, with space for both a brief presentation and audience discussion. No audio-visual equipment is provided for the roundtable session, so you may bring your own laptop/personal device or provide printed handouts. The  Speakers Expectations Guide covers technical tips, session expectations, and best practices to help you deliver a confident, engaging presentation. 

Some additional tips from APHA: 

  • Split your timeslot into a presentation portion and a discussion portion
  • Include a description of yourself in your introduction. 
  • Give an opening statement to acquaint the audience with the nature and purpose of the research.
  • Roundtable sessions should be engaging. Know what you want to ask of your audience.
  • Take advantage of the small group presentation to dive into your work.
  • Consider having business cards or handouts that you can give to attendees who want to find more information about your research. Expect to reach 20-30 people during your three presentations. Handouts are optional. You can bring printed copies or upload a digital copy to your speaker portal for attendees to download.

Yes, speakers are expected to register for the conference. If you have not yet done so, please register at hiphi.org/conference/registration. We offer both 3-day and 1-day registration options for speakers who are unable to attend the full conference.

Please email your slides to conference@hiphi.org by June 5, 2026 to ensure we have adequate time to ensure your content meets CE standards.

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