MHOA 2026 Annual Conference
2026-10-28 08:00 - 2026-10-30 17:00 (America/New_York) | MassMutual Center, 1277 Main St,, Springfield, MA, 01103, United States
MHOA 2026 Annual Conference
Sharing Insight. Celebrating Impact.
October 28 – 30, 2026
MassMutual Center – Springfield, MA
You must be logged into the MHOA website, and have a 2026 paid MHOA membership to register for the conference during advance registration. If you’re not currently an MHOA member, you may apply for membership and then register for the conference. These can be done at the same time by contacting Lisa Pacella (lpacella@mhoa.com)
To register a group of people under a single payor, please email Lisa Pacella (lpacella@mhoa.com) with the list of members, their email addresses, any dietary restrictions, and a point of contact.
MHOA is pleased to offer conference rates at the Marriott Springfield Downtown, Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel, MGM Springfield, and the Holiday Inn Express Springfield Downtown. Booking links will be sent once you have registered for the conference.
MHOA is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible conference. If you need accessible accommodation, please contact us Here. We will strive to meet your needs!
Program

The conference will feature concurrent sessions on Wednesday, October 28th and Thursday, October 29th, from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Friday’s Action Training Day on October 30th will be from 9:30 am to 11:30 am.

Preliminary Agenda
Tuesday, October 27th
Afternoon preconference workshop(s)
Welcome Reception, Poster Session and Early Conference Check-in
Wednesday, October 28th
Conference sessions, all day
Thursday, October 29th
Conference sessions, all day
Friday, October 30th, 9:30am to 11:30am
Lessons Learned from the World Cup and BOH Response to Large Scale Events
2026 Conference Tracks

Environmental Health
Food Safety
Wastewater
Public Health Nursing & Epidemiology
Public Health Playbook
Local Public Health Practice and Management

More Exhibitor Information:
Tentative Setup Hours:
Tuesday, Oct. 27: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Note: Welcome Reception on Oct. 27 from 4-6 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 28: 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.
Exhibit Hall Hours:
Wednesday, Oct. 28: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 29 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
All Exhibitor belongings must be removed by 5:30 p.m. on Thurs., Oct. 29th.
Location: MassMutual Center, Springfield, MA
For travel information click Hotel & Travel
For Sponsorship Information, see brochure below.
Contact lpacella@mhoa.com if you can join us as a 2026 Sponsor!
Parking in Springfield

If you are staying at a hotel within walking distance, we suggest parking at the hotel and walking to the convention center.
For those driving, MGM is a close, complimentary option.
The Convention Center Carpark is now open!
41 Harrison Ave, Springfield, MA 01103
Hourly Rate: $2.00 for each additional hour. Maximum daily rate is $20.00
I-91 North Garage
1870 E Columbus Ave, Springfield MA
Hourly Rate: $1.50 for first half (1/2) hour, then $2.00 for each additional hour. Maximum daily rate is $20.00
I-91 South Garage
1620 East Columbus Ave, Springfield MA
Hourly Rate: $1.50 for first half (1/2) hour, then $2.00 for each additional hour. Maximum daily rate is $20.00
Columbus Center Garage
150 Bridge Street, Springfield MA
Hourly Rate: $1.50 First 1/2 Hour, $2.00 for each additional hour
MassMutual’s Directions and Parking Page is here: https://www.massmutualcenter.com/plan-your-visit/directions-parking. This page is updated as needed and also shows all of the ADA Parking around the building. The map is downloadable from this page as well.
