National Environmental Health Association - NEHA 2026
Event Date
August 3–6, 2026
Location
Kansas City, MO
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe NEHA Annual Educational Conference (AEC) & Exhibition is the National Environmental Health Association's flagship event, described as the premier environmental health conference. The 2026 edition, themed "Woven Strong: The Environmental Health Tapestry," takes place in Kansas City, Missouri, August 3–6, 2026, and is offered in both in-person and virtual formats.
The AEC brings together environmental health professionals from around the globe to learn about and discuss current and emerging topics in the field. Attendees include practitioners, government decision-makers, private industry leaders, students, and researchers who work across public and environmental health disciplines.
At AEC 2026, participants can discover cutting-edge research and best practices, gain fresh perspectives from diverse voices, earn Continuing Education Credits, and strengthen their professional networks by connecting with peers, mentors, and partners. With an accompanying exhibition, poster halls, preconference offerings, and signature networking events, the conference is designed to advance skills and expand expertise across the environmental health profession.
Show Highlights
Key features of AEC 2026 include:
- Educational sessions covering current and emerging environmental health topics, with Continuing Education Credits available.
- Keynote speakers featured for the 2026 program.
- Exhibition hall where attendees connect with solution providers, including the Exhibition Grand Opening on Monday, August 3, 2026.
- Signature EH Networking Event on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
- Poster Hall with both professional and student poster presentations.
- Preconference offerings for in-person attendees.
- The theme "Woven Strong: The Environmental Health Tapestry," emphasizing how expertise, experience, and innovation interlace to strengthen public health.
Booth Pricing
Specific booth prices are not published on the official website; NEHA notes that a limited number of booths are available and encourages exhibitors to secure spots early. Multiple booth packages and sponsorship add-ons are offered, including prime booth upgrades and program guide advertising. Early bird registration is promoted for first choice of premium booth locations and locked-in discounts.
One stated add-on is lead retrieval, priced at $300 for members and $500 for nonmembers. For custom booth and sponsorship packages, NEHA directs prospective exhibitors to contact Soni Fink at 303-802-2139 or SFink@neha.org.
Registration
Registration is open for both in-person and virtual attendance, with the regular registration period running May 1, 2026 – August 6, 2026. Register online through the NEHA MyNEHA/MemberSuite portal.
Selected in-person pass types and rates (EB = Early Bird / Regular):
- Full Conference: NEHA Members $745 EB / $955 Regular; Non-Members $955 EB / $1,165 Regular
- Full Conference + Professional Membership: $865 EB / $1,075 Regular
- Student Registration + Membership: $305 EB / $385 Regular
- Retiree Registration + Retired Membership: $370 EB / $445 Regular
- Single Day Registration: NEHA Members $480 / Non-Members $580
- Social Events Only Guest Pass: Adult (13+) $130; Child (4–12) $75
- MEHA (Missouri Environmental Health Association) rates are available with MEHA approval.
Virtual registrations mirror the in-person full/single-day pricing, but preconference offerings and social events are not available to virtual attendees. Cancellation, transfer, or modification requests must be submitted by July 20, 2026.
History
The AEC is the annual educational conference of the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), a Denver-based professional organization serving the environmental health field. The conference is held each year in a different U.S. host city and pairs an educational program with an exhibition, drawing environmental health professionals from across the nation and internationally. The 2026 edition is hosted in Kansas City, Missouri, under the theme "Woven Strong: The Environmental Health Tapestry."
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the NEHA 2026 Annual Educational Conference held?
The NEHA 2026 AEC & Exhibition takes place August 3–6, 2026, at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center in Kansas City, Missouri. In-person and virtual attendance options are available.
Who should attend the NEHA AEC?
The conference is designed for environmental health professionals, government decision-makers, private industry leaders, students, and researchers from across the nation and internationally. It is NEHA's premier event for learning and networking in the field.
How do I register and what does it cost?
Registration is open through NEHA's online portal, with the regular period running May 1 to August 6, 2026. Full Conference in-person rates start at $745 early bird for NEHA members, with discounted student, retiree, single-day, and MEHA-member options also available.
Where should I stay for the conference?
NEHA offers a discounted group rate of $196 per night at the Sheraton and The Westin Kansas City hotels at Crown Center, both in the Crown Center neighborhood. The hotel booking cutoff date is July 14, 2026.
How can exhibitors participate in AEC 2026?
Exhibitor registration is open, with a limited number of booths and multiple booth packages and sponsorship add-ons available. Prospective exhibitors can contact Soni Fink at 303-802-2139 or SFink@neha.org for a tailored plan.
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