The 2026 APHL Annual Conference, hosted by the Association of Public Health Laboratories, will takeplace May 4–7, 2026, in Baltimore, Maryland. This national meeting convenes laboratory leaders,scientists, and public health partners from across the country to explore emerging issues, scientificadvancements, and best practices in public health laboratory science.The conference will feature plenary sessions, breakout presentations, scientific posters, and networkingopportunities focused on infectious disease response, environmental testing, informatics, workforcedevelopment, and innovative laboratory technologies. Discussions will highlight strategies that strengthenpublic health systems, improve data quality, and improve collaboration across states and communities.