19th Annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation in Health
Elevating the Science of Dissemination: Leveraging Tools to Improve Clinical, Community, and Public Health Practice
Registration for the 19th Annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation (D&I) in Health is open! Join Individuals on the frontlines of D&I science in public health, health care delivery, and health care policy this December to investigate real-time integration of evidence-based interventions, understand their limitations, and identify unintended consequences in this rapidly shifting information landscape.
Early Registration Deadline: October 23, 2026
AcademyHealth is pleased to offer patient scholarships for this year’s Science of D&I Conference. This scholarship helps cover the registration, travel, and accommodation fees for active and engaged patients.
Application Deadline: Friday, September 25, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET
Register Early to Save on Costs
Register by October 23, 2026, for a reduced rate! Rates vary by role and career stage—log in to view your personalized pricing.
Early registration prices:
AcademyHealth Individual and Organizational Members: $620
Federal Government Employees: $620
Non-Members: $820
D&I science builds knowledge on understanding what evidence is needed to support health and health care improvement, and how to optimally integrate that evidence into practice. This conference supports the collective understanding of the D&I research agenda to address these areas through a plenaries, concurrent sessions, and posters that will set the field up for the next decade.
More 2026 program details to come. Abstract notifications will go out mid-September.
Want to host an event at the conference? Submit an adjunct meeting request by November 4, 2026.
Join us in D.C. to Elevate the Science of Dissemination
D&I Science in Action
Make Tangible Impact
Methods, Innovation & Emerging Approaches
Community & Shared Learning
The conference will be held at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. Rooms are available to attendees at a reduced price until Wednesday, November 18, 2026.
Book your room online or call (877) 350-5394.
Gain highly visible recognition for your organization before and during the conference by becoming a supporter.
As a supporter, you will:
- Make in-person connections with future clients
- Build lasting relationships with collaborators
- Hear from the top visionaries in the field of D&I science
Contact 202.292.6764 or email [email protected] to discuss a sponsorship package that’s right for you.
AcademyHealth is committed to creating a professional, welcoming environment for all attendees.
We expect all participants to uphold our standards for respectful engagement across sessions, events, and networking spaces. Read our full Code of Professional Conduct here.
Additional policies, including privacy, registration payment, cancelation, speaker, and family/child policy are available here.
Have questions about attending, registration, or logistics? Our team is here to help. We’re committed to making your conference experience smooth from start to finish.
Contact us at [email protected] with your questions!
Meet the Co-Chairs
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Aaron E. Carroll, M.D., M.S.
Dr. Aaron E. Carroll is President & CEO of AcademyHealth. Read Bio
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David Chambers, D.Phil.
Dr. David Chambers is Deputy Director for Implementation Science Team in the Office of the Director in the Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS) at the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Read Bio
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Gila Neta, Ph.D., M.P.P.
Gila Neta, Ph.D., M.P.P., is an Epidemiologist and Program Director for the Implementation Science Team in the Office of the Director in the Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS) at the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Read Bio
Praise for the D&I Conference
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