The AMCHP Annual Conference is one of the largest gatherings of maternal and child health (MCH) professionals in the United States. Every year, our conference aims to highlight MCH programs’ impact at all levels on women, children, and families and to provide participants with tools and resources to develop, enhance, and sustain vital MCH programs and services.
Subscribe to our Annual Conference Newsletter at the bottom of this page to be among the first to receive updates and information about our 2026 conference in Washington, DC.
Take Advantage of Our Early Bird Pricing
The 2026 AMCHP Annual Conference will be an in-person-only event. AMCHP is delighted to have offered a hybrid experience in recent years, and while we will miss connecting virtually, we look forward to seeing you in person from March 7 – 10, 2026, in Washington, DC.
Register now or by January 23 to take advantage of our early bird pricing and complete your payment at a later date to secure your spot at the best price!
Don’t miss out! Join us to be among the over 1,000 leaders and thinkers attending each year, making our conference one of the largest gatherings of maternal and child health leaders and thinkers in the U.S.
Latest News
Deadline Approaching! Submit Your Nominations for the AMCHP Annual Awards by January 9
The deadline for submitting nominations for the 2026 AMCHP Annual Awards is fast approaching!
Don’t miss this opportunity to honor a peer or colleague in the maternal and child health community who has positively influenced those around them.
Click the link below to learn about the various categories and the nomination submission process.
The Full Schedule is Now Live
The full schedule of workshops, skills-building sessions, digital posters, and roundtables for AMCHP 2026 is now available at the conference platform. Topical areas include:
- Epidemiology, Data, Assessment, and Evaluation
- Family, Youth, and Community Engagement and Partnership
- Housing, Nutrition, and Other Social Determinants of Health
- Indigeneity and Health
- Mental and Behavioral Health
- Policy and Impact
- Title V Administration
- Workforce Development and Leadership
Click the link below to view the full schedule and browse sessions by date or by doing a keyword search. All sessions are displayed in Eastern Time. Start creating your list of must-see sessions today!
AMCHP 2026 Skills Building Sessions Day
Saturday, March 7, will be Skills-Building Session Day! Don’t miss out on adding this day, offered for $75 for the whole day, when registering for the conference to have the option of participating in up to two skills-building sessions (one in the morning and one in the afternoon).
This year, our skills-building sessions will focus on critical gaps in knowledge and skills identified by AMCHP members and AMCHP 2025 conference participants, including: implementation, working with indigenous communities, data and evaluation, partnerships, storytelling, and policy. See below a summary of all the sessions available for you to choose the two skill builders you want to attend:
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Have you already registered to attend AMCHP 2026 and want to add the Skills-Building Session Day to your registration package? We’re here to help! Please reach out to our registration team at amchpreg@conferencemanagers.com for assistance.
Calling All Youth & Young Adults! Join Us for Youth Day at AMCHP 2026
Back again this year! AMCHP is kicking off our conference with a Youth Day full of learning, connection, and collaboration created by youth, for youth.
Join us on Saturday, March 7, from 1:00 – 6:00 PM ET, for an empowering space where we will center authentic youth engagement, uplift youth-adult partnerships, and discuss topics that impact youth, family, and community health.
Youth and young adults are invited to join us for FREE on this first day, with trusted adults and chaperones also welcome to attend! AMCHP staff and leadership are encouraged to join us from 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET for the Youth Town Hall portion of the event.
Our AMCHP 2026 Youth Day will include workshops, skills-building sessions, networking opportunities, interactive and fun activities, youth performances, and a youth-led town hall where young people can lead meaningful discussions and uplift their perspectives. Lunch and goodie bags will be provided!
To register for free, please visit our conference registration platform and choose the “Youth Day Only Ticket” option. Attendees for Youth Day are encouraged to arrive by 12:30 PM ET for a prompt check-in before the event starts!
The AMCHP 2026 Theme: The Power of Connection
This year, our conference theme, “The Power of Connection,” isn’t just a concept; it’s a recognition of the shared journey we’re all on and the vital role that our profound connections play in shaping a healthier future for mothers, children, and families. From interpersonal relationships and community networks to data integration and policy alignment— our connections are fundamental to improving maternal and child health (MCH) outcomes. Our partnerships ground us in our purpose, amplify our collective impact, foster innovation, and build strong systems of care.
Working in MCH can be demanding, with the landscape constantly shifting as we navigate complex challenges every day. That’s why this year’s theme also embraces the idea of our connections as a source of rejuvenation and restoration. AMCHP 2026 offers a unique opportunity to step back, recharge, and reconnect with what brought you to this work. The conference is a space to find renewed energy and reignite the spirit of collaboration that the communities we care about depend upon.
Join us as we celebrate the partnerships and the unique and shared experiences that continue to power the connections that drive our work forward. This conference will be an inspiring and empowering experience; affirming your passions and professional expertise and reminding us of the important roles we each play in the powerful connections that are the bedrock of a stronger, more impactful MCH ecosystem
Latest Blog Posts
Celebrating the Power of Connection: The Legacy of the AMCHP Annual Awards
By Eden Desta, MSPH, Senior Communications Analyst, AMCHP
Each year, AMCHP recognizes individuals across the maternal and child health (MCH) field who have made a meaningful difference in their communities. Leaders, innovators, youth, professionals, and legislators are nominated and selected because of their commitment to advancing MCH and their efforts to strengthen the people and systems around them. This year, as we reflect on our theme, “The Power of Connection”, their work reminds us how essential relationships, partnerships, and shared purposes are to improve outcomes for mothers, children, and families.
In this blog post, we revisit the history of the AMCHP Annual Awards, highlight some 2025 recipients whose contributions reflect the strength of our connections, and share how you can nominate someone to be recognized at the 2026 AMCHP Annual Conference.
My Experience Attending the AMCHP Annual Conference: From Attendee to Planning Committee Member
By Cathy Butler-Witt, MA, Director of Public Health Programs, The Cooperative and Family Health Initiatives, New Jersey
Attending the AMCHP Annual Conference has been an incredibly rewarding experience, as it has offered me opportunities to learn, connect, and grow alongside professionals who share a deep commitment to improving maternal and child health.
As an attendee in previous years, I have valued the opportunity to engage in meaningful networking and share ideas with others who also share my passion for advancing the health and well-being of all families. In 2024, I was honored to co-present a poster with updates on the New Jersey Maternal Experience Survey (MES), a tool designed to capture voices and experiences around the birth experience. The MES was presented at a previous AMCHP conference…
In Case You Missed It
The AMCHP 2026 Local Marketplace: An Opportunity for Small Businesses in the DMV Area
The 2026 AMCHP Annual Conference will once again feature our local marketplace – an outstanding opportunity for small businesses and artists in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) local area interested in showcasing their real DMV culture products to over 1,000 individuals attending our conference from nearly every state, jurisdiction, and territory in the U.S.
Our marketplace is open to small businesses offering handmade goods (please note that food cannot be sold) in the DMV area. It will provide a dedicated, high-traffic, and highly visible space within the conference venue for vendors to sell their products on a 6-foot table provided by our conference (2 chairs are also included).
Conference attendees will have the opportunity to do some local spring shopping right at the event venue while supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs in the DMV area like you!
Interested in being one of the businesses spotlighted at the AMCHP 2026 local marketplace? Complete the vendor interest form. Once your business has been confirmed, you will receive the link to register, which includes a $100 market fee.
New This Year: Monuments by the Moonlight Tour
Attending AMCHP 2026? Join us for the Monuments by Moonlight Tour, a city experience exclusively available for participants of the 2026 AMCHP Annual Conference, conducted by Old Town Trolley Tours in Washington, DC.
Date: Saturday, March 7
Start time: 6:15 PM ET
End time: 9:15 PM ET
Pick-up location: The Westin Washington DC Downtown (the conference hotel)
Ticket price: $45 per person
Get ready to be transported back in time, as you ride along the same streets presidents have traveled, and hear historical tales and anecdotes about the city’s fascinating history, such as The Curse of the Hope Diamond and its legacy of death and despair, and the Medal of Honor winner who donated his amputated leg to a museum and often visited it!
Tour stops include the Iwo Jima Marine Corps, FDR, Lincoln, Vietnam Veterans, Korean War, and Martin Luther King Jr. Memorials.
Save your spot, as space is limited with 43 regular seats and 2 wheelchair accessible seats.
Buy your ticket now through the registration portal!
Community Service Opportunity at AMCHP 2026
AMCHP is once again partnering with The Community of Hope (CoH) – a dedicated health and wellness organization that provides vital resources to individuals and families affected by housing insecurity throughout Washington, DC.
For this initiative, a community service opportunity is open for conference participants to assist with a spring clean-up project on Friday, March 6, from 2 – 4 PM ET, in front of The Triumph at 4225 6th Street SE, where up to 50 families live as they overcome homelessness.
Save your spot on the conference platform to help us beautify the area by picking up litter and providing these families with an environment free of trash where they can live and play!
