CUGH 2026 Annual Conference

From April 9–12, 2026, the Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) held its annual in‑person global health conference in Washington, DC, at the Washington Hilton. Its theme, “The Future of Global Health” reflected CUGH’s commitment to strengthening global health through partnership, scientific rigor, and shared action.

The CUGH 2026 program featured 200+ speakers, 40+ panels, and 500 abstracts, bringing together leaders from academia, government, civil society, multilateral organizations, and the private sector to address urgent and emerging global health challenges. The conference also included a robust series of free, open‑to‑all pre‑conference workshops that provided opportunities to build skills, deepen collaboration, and explore innovative approaches across disciplines.