The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) will be hosting NACCHO360 in Louisville, KY and virtually from July 14 – 17, 2026. NACCHO360 is the largest convening of local health department leaders and public health professionals in the United States, offering the opportunity to learn, network, and share experiences and best practices across local health departments. This year’s theme, “Racing Forward, Swinging Big: United for Public Health’s Future,” calls on the public health community to stay focused, swing with purpose, and race toward a future built on innovation, resilience, and access for all. 

You can attend NACCHO360 your way—either in-person or online. Attendees may choose to join onsite for face-to-face networking and interactive sessions, or participate virtually to access conference programming, recordings, and on-demand content from anywhere. Whether you join in-person or tune in virtually, you’ll have access to expert speakers, dynamic sessions, and meaningful networking opportunities—all in the format that works best for you.

Join the Public Health Foundation (PHF) at NACCHO360!

PHF will be presenting the following conference sessions: 

Public Health Core Competencies: What’s Working, What’s Not, and What Can Be Improved 

July 16, 2026, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm EDT 

Presenters: Mayela Arana

Description: The Council on Linkages Between Academia and Public Health Practice wants to hear from you! This listening session is an opportunity to share how your organization is using the Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals (Core Competencies) – what’s working, what’s not, and what could be improved.

Strengthening the Public Health Workforce: The Role of Academic Health Department Partnerships   

July 17, 2026, 9:15 am – 10:15 am EDT  

Presenters: Mayela Arana

Description: Academic health department (AHD) partnerships – formal partnerships between health departments and academic institutions – strengthen the public health workforce. Join this session to learn more about AHD partnerships and hear success stories of partnerships in action.