Applications are now being received to host the 2026 National Health Outreach and Engagement Conference (NHOC). Originally known as the Priester Conference, the National Heath Outreach and Engagement Conference is a three-day annual gathering of Extension faculty and staff, cross-campus collaborators, and external partners focused on the role that they can collectively play in improving the health and well-being of the nation.  The conference has historically been held in May of each year and attracts approximately 300 participants. Typically included in the program are plenary sessions, concurrent sessions, and poster sessions.  Proposals to present are evaluated through a blind peer review process.

The conference is held in a different location each year. A conference planning committee assists with the duties related to hosting the conference. Institutions interested in hosting the conference are encouraged to submit the attached Application to Host to Roger Rennekamp at rogerrennekamp@extension.org by September 1, 2024.  Proposals will be reviewed by a selection committee.

The 2025 Conference will be held April 29 - May 1 in Omaha, NE.