The AMCHP Annual Conference is one of the largest gatherings of maternal and child health leaders and thinkers in the United States. Each year, over 1,000 participants from across the country come together to discuss the latest developments in maternal and child health and to highlight the impact of MCH programs on the health of women, children, youth, families, and communities.
Save the Date! The 2027 AMCHP Annual Conference will be held in person in Washington, DC, from March 6 to March 9, 2027. Subscribe to the Annual Conference Newsletter at the bottom of this page to be among the first to receive updates and information about the conference.
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Call for Proposals Open Until September 30
The Call for Proposals for the 2027 AMCHP Annual Conference (AMCHP 2027) is open until September 30. AMCHP 2027 will take place in person in Washington, DC, from March 6 to March 9, 2027.
For AMCHP 2027, presenters will have the opportunity to showcase their work on a prominent stage through various session formats, including Workshops, Lightning Talks, Student and Early Career Professional Grand Rounds, and Discussions. These sessions will focus on the latest developments in maternal and child health, aligned with our 2027 theme: “Recharge, Reimagine, and Rise.” Proposals may cover any of the following topical areas:
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- Children & Youth with Special Health Care Needs
- Creating Conditions for Healthy Communities
- Epidemiology, Technology, & Evidence for the Future of MCH
- Family, Youth, & Community Engagement Across the Life Course
- Indigeneity & Health
- Mental and Behavioral Health Across the Lifespan
- Policy & Impact
- The Future of Title V
- The MCH Workforce of the Future
Proposal submissions will also be able to select a theme fit:
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- Recharge: Dedicated to rejuvenation and sustainability, these sessions will provide space for healing, reflection, and mutual support to nourish the well-being of the maternal and child health workforce. Attendees will focus on restoring personal energy, connection, and partnership to prevent burnout during times of transition and turmoil.
- Reimagine: Focused on innovation and bold visioning, these experiences challenge traditional approaches to inspire creative problem-solving and new ways of partnering. Attendees will explore emerging opportunities, spark fresh ideas, and redefine what is possible for families and communities.
- Rise: Geared toward collective action and momentum, these sessions will equip leaders to meet current challenges head-on with resilience and purpose. Attendees will gain practical tools and strategies to drive systems-level change, transform insight into impact, and shape a more responsive future.
Back again! AMCHP is accepting video submissions instead of written submissions for Workshops, Lightning Talks, and Student and Early Career Professional Grand Rounds sessions. Please make sure your 5-minute video focuses on questions 1-6 from the session/proposal details page.
Plan to share your work by the deadline as it will not be extended. AMCHP staff estimates that it takes about 2 hours to put all the content pieces together and 15-20 minutes to fill out the submission forms. Submitters with completed proposals by September 30 will be notified of their sessions’ status by November 19, 2026.
AMCHP 2027 Call for Proposals Webinar
Want to learn more about the Call for Proposals submission process? Mark your calendars to attend the AMCHP 2027 Call for Proposals webinar on August 27 at 3:00 PM ET.
The AMCHP 2027 Theme: Recharge, Reimagine, and Rise
AMCHP 2027 will be a place for us to recharge, reimagine, and rise together. In a time of profound transition, we gather to rejuvenate and renew our commitment to children, families, communities, and one another—creating space for healing, meaningful interactions, and the kind of generativity that sustains us through challenging times.
Together, we will ask: What’s empowering and fulfilling us through turmoil? What’s keeping us here? Together, we can reimagine our relationships, catalyze innovation, and build momentum for action in response to emerging issues and new possibilities. Making change is hard, but change is coming. In fact, change is here. By imagining what is possible and rising to meet this moment, we can shape a more responsive and resilient future for maternal and child health.
