National Health Disparities Summit
2026 National Health Disparities Summit
December 3-4, 2026
REGISTER HERE!
Our Venue:
Westin Crystal City
1800 Richmond Highway
Arlington, VA 22202
We are pleased to offer attendees a special group rate at the Westin Crystal City Hotel, conveniently located at the same site where the NAEHD National Health Disparities Summit will take place. Staying onsite provides seamless access to all Summit programming and activities.
Hotel Room Rates:
2 Double Beds: $129.00 per night
1 King Bed $129.00 per night
Last Day to Book: Tuesday, November 03, 2026
Attendees are encouraged to secure accommodations early to ensure availability within the room block. Once the booking deadline passes, the discounted rate is no longer available.
Book your room with Westin!
Event Overview
The 2026 National Health Disparities Summit is an elite, 1.5‑day interdisciplinary gathering at the recently renovated Westin Crystal City that bridges clinical excellence with community policy and advocacy. This high‑value experience will feature continuing education credit, structured networking opportunities, and intentional spaces for attendees to share stories and collaboratively strategize what eliminating health disparities looks like in practice.
From the opening workshop to structured networking blocks, the summit provides a premier platform for clinical leaders, health equity advocates, graduate students, and patients to reshape health outcomes together.
Who Should Attend?
The 2026 National Health Disparities Summit brings together a diverse, interdisciplinary community committed to advancing equitable health outcomes, including:
- Clinicians and clinical leaders
- Nurses and practitioners
- Health Equity advocates
- Public health professionals
- Policy and systems‑change leaders
- Patient advocates and community organizers
- Graduate students in, clinical, public policy, and public health
- Researchers and academic faculty
- Healthcare organizations and equity‑focused partners
AND SO MANY MORE!
Educational Program Tracks
These tracks provide structured learning pathways that guide attendees through the Summit’s key content areas and interdisciplinary themes. *Attendees will join sessions connected to the program track included in their registration type.
Clinical Track
Evidence‑based approaches, clinical innovation, and strategies to reduce disparities in care delivery across specialties and settings for vulnerable populations. 7 hours of continuing education will be available to claim.
Health Equity & Public Health Track
This track highlights public health practice and equity‑focused research aimed at reducing disparities across communities and systems.
Graduate Students & Emerging Professionals Track
Skill‑building workshops, mentorship opportunities, and professional development designed for students and early‑career leaders entering health equity, clinical, or public health fields.
Patient & Community Advocacy Track
This track focuses on patient experience and community advocacy strategies that drive equitable outcomes and stronger partnerships.
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Agenda
For questions email: events@naehd.org