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OD2A-S Biosurveillance Technical Meeting

  • Date(s)
    September 15 - 17, 2026
  • Location
    Nashville, TN
  • open to
    OD2A-S Strategy 4 Program Staff, Registration Required

This three-day meeting will cover topics including analytical technology, partnerships and collaborations, troubleshooting and challenges, results communication, data reporting and interpretation and more.

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Questions?

Please email Kelsey Granger, senior specialist, Environmental Health, for registration information.

Designed for public health scientists conducting non-fatal overdose biosurveillance projects under Overdose Data to Action in States (OD2A-S) Strategy 4 Biosurveillance, this three day meeting addresses analytical technology, partnerships and collaborations, troubleshooting and challenges, results communication, data reporting and interpretation and more.

Attendance is limited to OD2A-S recipient program staff who work on Strategy 4—Biosurveillance. One laboratory and one epidemiology staff member per jurisdiction (maximum of 3 attendees per jurisdiction) are encouraged to attend.

Registration is free. Participants are responsible for lodging, breakfast, dinners and transportation costs. Pre-registration via the link above is required to participate in the meeting. Upon registration, a confirmation letter with more detailed meeting information will be sent by email. If you need assistance with registration, please email Kelsey Granger.

OD2A-S Biosurveillance Technical Meeting Schedule at a Glance

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Locations & Accomodations

Hampton Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown Capitol View

530 11th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37203

APHL has secured a room block discounted rate of $229/night at the Hampton Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown Capitol View (530 11th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37203) from September 13 through September 19, 2026.

Please see registration confirmation email for booking link. You must use the booking link to receive the discounted rate.

Check-in begins at 3pm. Check-out is at 11am.

Breakfast will be served in lobby from 6-10am.

Parking is available onsite for $40.00/night

From Nashville International Airport (BNA), approx. 9 miles:

  • Taxi: $30 flat fee from airport to hotel (16-20 mins)
  • Uber/Lyft: ~$30-35 (16-20 mins)
  • WeGo Buses: $2 per one-way ride via Route 18 (Downtown Via Elm Hill) from Nashville International Airport to James Robertson Pkwy & 7th Ave N (50-55 mins)
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals seeking special accommodations must email a request to Kelsey Granger at least three weeks prior to the meeting’s start date.