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APHL Newborn Screening Symposium 2026

  • Date(s)
    October 11 - 15, 2026
  • Location
    New Orleans, LA
  • open to
    All; Registration Required
  • cost
    Varies

The Newborn Screening Symposium addresses state, national and international newborn screening, genetic testing and policy issues important to public health newborn screening systems.

Questions?

Contact the Conferences and Events team: [email protected]

We had another inspiring and educational APHL Newborn Screening Symposium! More than 600 participants explored the latest advances in newborn screening and genetics, exchanged ideas and renewed their commitment to this life-saving work. Read about our newborn screening award winners, browse photos on our Facebook album and watch our video recap. We extend our deepest appreciation to the planning committee, attendees, partners, sponsors and exhibitors for making this event such a success!
  • Newborn screening and genetics laboratory professionals
  • Newborn screening and genetics program and follow-up personnel and counselors
  • Health care practitioners or other maternal and child health service providers
  • Public health nurses, specialists, laboratory directors and students
  • Parents, families and advocacy groups

The Final Program provides session descriptions, registration and hotel information and a full agenda for your planning purposes. 

Browse the Exhibitor Prospectus for event details, exhibit information, and sponsorship and advertising opportunities.

Use the Exhibitor Guide to reference key dates, the exhibit hall schedule, shipping and handling, booth badge registration, booth promotion and more!

Registration and attendance at or participation in APHL meetings and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to APHL's use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant's or attendee's image or voice, without compensation, in photos or video and audio recordings of such events and activities.

APHL is excited to convene the newborn screening community in New Orleans this year! Visit our New Orleans microsite for more about restaurants, things to do, getting around, cultural events and more. Start planning your time in New Orleans today!

Continuing Education

Attendees will have the opportunity to earn P.A.C.E.®, continuing medical education (CME), continuing nursing education (CNE), continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education (CHES) and continuing education units (CEUs) for genetic counselors.  

This activity has been submitted to the American Public Health Association and the National Society for Genetic Counselors for approval to award contact hours.

Register for CEUs   Speaker, Moderator and Planner Disclosures

Plan Your Trip:

Locations & Accomodations

Hyatt Regency New Orleans

601 Loyola Ave. New Orleans, LA 70113 — The conference and room block will both be at this location.

Join Us:

Registration

Registration is required to attend the APHL Newborn Screening Symposium.

Early Bird

  • $750
    Full Conference

Register by September 18 for special pricing

General Registration

  • $800
    Full Conference
  • $200
    Student
  • $400
    One Day

Full conference pricing in effect after September 18