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
Individuals on the frontlines of dissemination and implementation (D&I) science will convene this December to investigate real-time integration of evidence-based interventions, understand their limitations, and identify unintended consequences in this rapidly shifting information landscape.
The 19th Annual D&I Science Conference will explore the theme “Elevating the Science of Dissemination: Leveraging Tools to Improve Clinical, Community, and Public Health Practice” through a combination of plenaries, concurrent sessions, and posters that will present research findings and set the field up for the next decade.
Attend the conference as a speaker and submit your presentation by July 16, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET.
Registration opens in August. Join our mailing list to get the latest conference updates.
The call for presentations is open! With nine thematic tracks, this year’s call for presentations welcomes research that presents evidence-based approaches to a multitude of clinical and community settings via public health practice, health care delivery, and health care policy.
Submissions are open for the following types of sessions:
- Individual oral presentations
- Panel presentations
- Poster presentations
- Interactive pre-conference workshops
- Stories of Impact plenary presentations
Submission Deadline: July 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET
Join us in D.C. to Elevate the Science of Dissemination
D&I Science in Action
Hear from leaders across the field of D&I on advancing the integration of evidence-based interventions into real-world settings.
Make Tangible Impact
Understand "what" evidence is needed to support health and health care improvement and "how" to optimally integrate that evidence into practice.
Methods, Innovation & Emerging Approaches
Dive into cutting-edge work on implementation strategies, models, and tools, including emerging technologies.
Community & Shared Learning
Connect with a multidisciplinary network of researchers, practitioners, and partners working across settings to exchange insights, share lessons learned, and strengthen the field.
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
201 Waterfront St, National Harbor, MD 20745
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!
After last year’s success, we have decided to bring back the “D&I Stories of Impact” plenary session at this year’s conference. Selected participants will share their D&I science success story during a main stage plenary session.
Stories should be submitted through the main call for presentations site. Please note that story submissions will undergo a phased review process.
Story Submission Deadline: July 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET
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
"I left feeling like I had a pulse of the current state of the science, ideas for how to grow my own program of research, and connected with colleagues with similar interests."
"[This conference] offered a comprehensive understanding of the different dynamics in research and work across diverse fields, opening doors to numerous opportunities for learning, exploration, and collaboration. Empowered by this conference, I now feel more confident and driven to contribute further to the improvement of people's health through evidence-based practices."
"The plenary speakers were the best I've ever seen at a conference. They were engaging, charismatic, and deeply knowledgeable. They shined at this conference and are likely talks I will be referring to for years to come."
"This was an outstanding conference, one of the most intellectually rigorous and human-centered academic experiences I’ve had. The balance between methodological depth, applied implementation examples, and real-world urgency was especially strong."
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