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IPC Conferences & Events 2026–2027

Major infection prevention conferences, workshops, and certification events taking place across the United States. Stay current with the latest in IPC research and practice.

APIC26
Annual Conference & Expo
June 15–17, 2026
Featured · 2026
APIC26 — 2026 Annual Conference & Expo

Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)

📅 June 15–17, 2026 📍 Nashville, TN 🏆 Annual Congress

The premier annual gathering of infection prevention professionals in the USA. APIC26 features 100+ educational sessions, keynote speakers, groundbreaking research, and the largest IPC exhibit hall in the industry. Connect with thousands of colleagues from across the globe, access the latest HAI prevention strategies, earn CEUs, and celebrate excellence in infection control — all in the vibrant city of Nashville. Virtual attendance with live-streamed content is also available.

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Feb 26–Mar 1, 2026
📍 Orlando, FL
Conference

APIC Spring Academy 2026

Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology

A foundational learning programme for new IPC practitioners and those seeking to refresh core competencies. Covers surveillance, HAI prevention, and programme management through workshops and case discussions.

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June 15–18, 2026
📍 Denver, CO
Annual Conference

APIC Annual Conference 2026

Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology

The premier annual gathering of infection prevention professionals in the USA. Features 100+ educational sessions, keynote speakers, poster presentations, and the industry's largest IPC exhibit floor. CIC exam preparation workshops included.

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March 19–22, 2026
📍 Washington, D.C.
Research Conference

SHEA Spring Conference 2026

Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America

Focused on healthcare epidemiology, antimicrobial stewardship, and infection prevention research. Features abstract presentations, symposia, and networking for hospital epidemiologists and IPC researchers.

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October 8–11, 2026
📍 Chicago, IL
Annual Congress

IDWeek 2026

IDSA, SHEA, HIVMA, PIDS, SIDP

The largest combined meeting of infectious diseases and healthcare epidemiology professionals in the USA. Covers the full spectrum of infectious diseases including HAIs, emerging pathogens, vaccine-preventable diseases, and antimicrobial resistance. Over 3,000 abstract presentations.

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November 4–6, 2026
📍 Atlanta, GA
Symposium

CDC Public Health Infection Control Symposium 2026

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

CDC-hosted symposium addressing emerging threats, HAI surveillance data, and new guidance for infection prevention in healthcare and community settings. Features updates on NHSN, AMR, and outbreak response.

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September 17–19, 2026
📍 San Francisco, CA
Conference

AORN Global Surgical Conference 2026

Association of periOperative Registered Nurses

Dedicated to perioperative nursing and surgical infection prevention. Covers SSI prevention bundles, sterile technique, OR IPC, and instrument reprocessing. Essential for OR nurses and sterile processing professionals.

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April 22–25, 2027
📍 Nashville, TN
Annual Conference

APIC Annual Conference 2027

Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology

APIC's 2027 annual gathering with expanded focus on AI in infection surveillance, MDRO management, and global IPC programme development. Early registration opens November 2026.

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March 18–21, 2027
📍 Boston, MA
Research Conference

SHEA Spring Conference 2027

Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America

Annual research conference for healthcare epidemiologists featuring late-breaking research in HAI prevention, antimicrobial stewardship, and molecular epidemiology. Abstract submission opens October 2026.

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October 6–9, 2027
📍 Seattle, WA
Annual Congress

IDWeek 2027

IDSA, SHEA, HIVMA, PIDS, SIDP

The 2027 edition of the flagship infectious diseases congress, with expected focus on emerging resistance mechanisms, mRNA vaccine applications to bacterial infections, and next-generation IPC technologies.

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May 12–14, 2027
📍 New Orleans, LA
Policy Forum

HICPAC Public Meeting & IPC Policy Forum 2027

Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (CDC)

Public meetings of the CDC's primary advisory body for healthcare infection control guidelines. Open to the public, these sessions provide insight into upcoming CDC/HICPAC guideline revisions and national IPC policy direction.

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June 5–7, 2027
📍 Miami, FL
Certification Workshop

CBIC CIC Certification Exam Preparation Workshop 2027

Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology

Intensive 3-day review workshop for IPC practitioners preparing to sit the CIC examination. Covers all eight CBIC competency domains with practice questions, exam strategies, and expert faculty review.

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August 20–22, 2027
📍 Minneapolis, MN
Leadership Summit

APIC Infection Prevention Leadership Summit 2027

APIC

A strategic leadership programme for senior IPC practitioners and department heads. Focuses on programme management, executive communication, budget justification, and leading IPC transformation across health systems.

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