Conference
We are hardwired to connect.
Biologically bound for belonging—
from our very beginnings.
In adolescence, new neural connections
foretell fierce friendships, first loves,
chosen families, and shared futures.
Yet in this moment of rupture,
as algorithms and agitators promise connection
but deliver its simulation,
And purveyors of fear and hate
cast difference as danger,
pit neighbor against neighbor,
We rise, pulled toward belonging,
drawn better together, proving community
is not a place—but a practice.
Come as you are
Return to your work with the fire of solidarity and real-world strategies. Be the reason someone feels safe and belongs. Join us for #HealthyTeen26 in San Diego, October 5-7, 2026.
Gain Inspiration
Gain inspiration and a renewed spirit alongside a community of educators, care providers, and advocates.
Reclaim Belonging
Reclaim belonging as the heartbeat of lifelong health, especially in adolescence.
Explore Community
Explore how to build communities where young people feel safe, welcome, and valued.
Celebrate Stories
Celebrate stories that anchor adolescent health as essential for thriving communities everywhere.
Share What’s Working.
Spark What’s Next.
Lead a workshop or roundtable at this year’s conference and help shape the future of adolescent sexual and reproductive health.
Submit your proposal by May 7, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET.
agenda-at-a-glance
All times are in Pacific Time (PT).
***Times and content subject to change***
| Monday, October 5 | |
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8:30 AM – 3:30 PM |
Full-Day Learning Add-On |
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12:30 PM – 3:30 PM |
Half-Day Learning Add-On |
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8:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
Exhibit Hall Open |
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4:00 PM – 5:30 PM |
General Session |
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5:30 PM – 7:00 PM |
Networking Reception |
| Tuesday, October 6 | |
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8:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
Exhibit Hall Open |
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9:00 AM – 10:30 AM |
General Session |
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10:45 AM – 12:00 PM |
Workshops |
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12:00 PM – 1:30 PM |
Awards Lunch |
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1:45 PM – 3:00 PM |
Workshops |
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3:15 PM – 4:30 PM |
Workshops |
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5:30 PM – 7:00 PM |
BIPOC Connect |
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8:00 PM – 9:30 PM |
Queer Connect |
| Wednesday, October 7 | |
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8:30 AM – 2:30 PM |
Exhibit Hall Open |
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9:00 AM – 10:15 AM |
Workshops |
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10:45 AM – 12:00 PM |
Workshops |
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12:00 PM – 1:15 PM |
Lunch |
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1:30 PM – 2:15 PM |
Roundtable Sessions |
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2:30 PM – 4:00 PM |
General Session |
Why come to #HealthyTeen26?
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What is it?
The Healthy Teen Network annual national conference is an incredible professional development opportunity.
At Healthy Teen Network, we know youth-supporting professionals like you do your best when you’re connected to great opportunities and resources—and with others working in sexual and reproductive health. And when you are well-supported, we see more positive outcomes for young people.
#HealthyTeen26 is just one of the ways we connect youth-supporting professionals with the opportunities, training, and tools they need to empower the next generation to lead healthy and fulfilling lives.
For over 45 years, our conference has been the only comprehensive annual national event to convene adolescent sexual and reproductive health professionals.
Who else will be there?
Hundreds of youth-supporting professionals attend each year.
They are teachers and educators, counselors and clinicians. They are program managers and social workers, researchers and evaluators, trainers and coaches. They are caring adults providing essential care and education for young people. And every day, just like you, these adolescent health professionals are working hard to provide honest, safe, and welcoming care and education.
How much does it cost?
Plan for registration, travel, lodging, and per diem. Prices shown are base rates only and do not include applicable taxes and fees.
- Register early and save with early bird rates.
- Be sure to book your room early, too! We historically sell out of our room block.
- Check with your organization for guidance on estimating per diem rates. If you use federal rates, you can use the U.S. General Service Administration’s online tools to estimate costs.
Why should I come?
Come to learn and share, connect and grow. Over the course of three days, as part of this premier professional development opportunity at #HealthyTeen26, you will…
- Connect and network with hundreds of adolescent health colleagues from across the country;
- Dive deeper with an optional full or half-day learning add-on session;
- Be inspired with three fabulous general sessions;
- Get the scoop on the latest solutions with the Innovation Showcase;
- Choose from over 40 standout breakout sessions;
- Celebrate three awardees on the cutting edge of adolescent sexual and reproductive health;
- Meet and explore resources from over 20 exhibitors; and
- Feel refreshed and ready to return home with new strategies and connections to fuel your work with young people.
You may also want to consider the many opportunities to showcase your work—through awards, breakout sessions, roundtables, exhibiting, and other advertising opportunities.
What Will I Learn?
Our annual national conference is an energizing professional development experience where you can strengthen your skills to provide the very best health care and education.
Conference Goal
The goal of our conference is to build the capacity of attendees to provide high-quality adolescent health programs and services so that all young people are supported and empowered to lead healthy sexual lives.
Conference Learning Objectives
By the end of the conference, attendees will be able to:
Explain at least two new strategies to build support for adolescent health and well-being;
Summarize at least three new ways to address challenges in providing health education and health care to adolescents;
Apply at least three new skills learned, or enhanced, during breakout sessions;
Utilize at least four relevant resources obtained during sessions and/or from exhibitors; and,
Establish at least five new professional relationships.
What We Have Heard
Don’t just take our word for it. Straight from our attendees, here’s what they have to say about the Healthy Teen Network annual national conference.
Showcase Your Impact.
Expand Your Reach.
Boost Your Brand
Choose the spotlight that fits your goals—connect face-to-face, land in inboxes, or stand out in the app.
All Access Pass
Exhibitor
Showcase your services and resources while connecting directly with a passionate community of professionals dedicated to supporting young people. As an exhibitor, you’ll be positioned at the heart of the conference experience—giving you meaningful opportunities to engage, share, and build lasting relationships.
Position your organization as a trusted resource in the field while expanding your reach and impact.
Benefits include:
- Full conference access for one exhibitor, so you can participate in sessions, networking, and events alongside attendees
- Dedicated exhibit table in a high-traffic area, ensuring consistent visibility and engagement throughout the conference
- Direct connection opportunities with attendees actively seeking tools, resources, and partnerships
- Increased brand visibility through logo placement on the conference website, mobile app, and presentation slides—with a direct link to the webpage of your choice
First Class
Egram Advertiser
Want your work in front of a highly engaged audience? Our weekly e-newsletter, the Egram, is one of the most trusted spaces in our organization—featuring consistently high open rates and a readership of youth-supporting professionals who actively engage with our resources, events, and opportunities.
Amplify your visibility and connect your work with the people most likely to engage, share, and take action.
Benefits include:
- Two featured placements in the Egram, giving you dedicated space to highlight your resources, programs, or services to a network that values innovation and collaboration
- Flexible scheduling for your two features within a two-week window—perfect for building early buzz or aligning with key dates
- Increased brand visibility through logo placement on the conference website, mobile app, and presentation slides—with a direct link to the webpage of your choice
Highlight Reel
Conference App Advertiser
Without a printed program, the conference app is where attendees go to plan their experience, explore sessions, and stay connected. Advertising in the app puts your message front and center in a dynamic, highly visible space designed for engagement. Whether you’re promoting a session, sharing a resource, or highlighting a call to action, this is your opportunity to meet attendees in the moment.
Put your message directly in attendees’ hands—driving real-time engagement and action throughout the conference.
Benefits include:
- Prominent in-app placement with a linked graphic featured throughout the conference, ensuring consistent visibility
- Targeted engagement through one in-app push notification, delivering your call to action directly to attendees
- Increased brand visibility through logo placement on the conference website, mobile app, and presentation slides—with a direct link to the webpage of your choice
early bird Tickets
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Excited Yet? We are!
Be the first to know when registration opens for #HealthyTeen26 in San Diego. Whether you’re a longtime attendee or joining us for the first time, this is your space to connect, learn, and recharge alongside a community that’s shaping what’s next for young people.
Don’t forget to check out the fine print for information about payment and refund deadlines, what is included with registration, and recommended travel times.
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Don’t forget to check out the fine print for information about payment and refund deadlines, what is included with registration, and recommended travel times.
Full-Day
Learning Add-On
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Six-hour, deep dive into a specific topic in small group sessions that start in the morning on Mon, Oct 5 before the conference begins
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Lunch will be provided
Ticket prices shown are base rates only and exclude third-party service and processing fees.
Half-Day
Learning Add-On
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Three-hour, deep dive into a specific topic in small-group sessions start in the afternoon on Mon, Oct 5 before the conference begins
Ticket prices shown are base rates only and exclude third-party service and processing fees.
General Attendee
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Access to general, workshop, and roundtable sessions Mon, Tue, Wed
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Networking reception, with light hors d’oeuvres
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Lunch on Tues and Wed
Ticket prices shown are base rates only and exclude third-party service and processing fees.
Student Attendee
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Access to general, workshop, and roundtable sessions Mon, Tue, Wed
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Networking reception, with light hors d’oeuvres
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Lunch on Tues and Wed
Please note that purchase of this ticket does NOT include access to Learning Add-Ons.
Ticket prices shown are base rates only and exclude third-party service and processing fees.
All Access Pass
Nonprofit Exhibitor-
One general attendee ticket
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One exhibit table in a high-traffic location with exposure to all attendees
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Your linked logo featured on the conference website, app, and general session slideshow
Ticket prices shown are base rates only and exclude third-party service and processing fees.
All Access Pass
For-Profit Exhibitor-
One general attendee ticket
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One exhibit table in a high-traffic location with exposure to all attendees
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Your linked logo featured on the conference website, app, and general session slideshow
Ticket prices shown are base rates only and exclude third-party service and processing fees.
First Class
Egram Feature-
Two featured placements in our Egram, sent to a highly engaged 6,000+ audience, scheduled on the two weeks of your choice
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Your linked logo featured on the conference website, app, and general session slideshow
Ticket prices shown are base rates only and exclude third-party service and processing fees.
Highlight Reel
Conference App Advertiser-
One featured ad graphic runs on the conference app
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Your linked logo featured on the conference website, app, and general session slideshow
Ticket prices shown are base rates only and exclude third-party service and processing fees.
Join us in San Diego
Join us at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina—a relaxing waterfront resort nestled along the beautiful shores of Mission Bay in sunny San Diego.
With sweeping bay views, a private marina, multiple pools and waterslides, a spa, and on-site dining, the hotel offers the perfect blend of comfort and coastal charm.
Whether you’re unwinding after conference sessions on a sunset cruise or sipping cocktails by the pool, this resort delivers relaxation and inspiration in equal measure. Just minutes from beaches, walking and biking paths, and a wide variety of water activities, Mission Bay invites you to dive into the best of San Diego’s laid-back, bayfront lifestyle.
We have secured a special rate for a limited number of rooms. The discounted room block is expected to sell out, so we highly recommend reserving your room as soon as possible.
Reservations will be available soon.
| ROOM TYPE | SINGLE/DOUBLE | TRIPLE | QUAD |
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Guest Room |
$259 |
$284 |
$309 |
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Guest Room: Federal Government* |
$194 |
$219 |
$244 |
Prices shown are base rates only and do not include applicable taxes and fees.
*Rate is dependent on the prevailing Federal Government Per Diem and is subject to change.
the fine print
You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers.
Included with Registration
As part of your conference experience, you will also receive the following:
- Access to general sessions Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, and workshop and roundtable sessions Tuesday and Wednesday
- Access to the networking reception, with light hors d’oeuvres
- Access to presentation materials in the app
- Free basic wireless internet in the hotel
- Lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday
- Beverages (coffee, tea, water) during breaks
- SWAG (a.k.a., stuff we all get)
Please note that general attendee, student, and exhibitor registrations do NOT include access to Learning Add-Ons.
Learning Add-Ons
Learning Add-Ons occur Monday before the conference begins and are an ADDITIONAL cost. These full- or half-day training sessions have limited capacity; your spot is only secured upon payment. If we cannot fulfill your request, you may choose another session (if available), or a refund.
Your registration for your chosen Learning Add-On entitles you to a spot in that session only and is not transferable on the day of the event. If you want to change your Learning Add-On choice before 09/18/26, please contact Monique Davis.
Payment Deadlines
All payments made by check or purchase order must be received by 09/18/26. After that date, you must pay on-site by check or credit card to gain admittance to the conference. Attendees with outstanding balances will be refused admission.
Our mailing address is PO Box 741, Churchville, MD, 21028.
Sponsor Refund Policy
The acceptance and confirmed assignment of space shall be subject to the regulations outlined on the website. All requests for refunds must be made in writing (email is sufficient) to Monique Davis on or before 09/11/2026. An eligible request will entitle the registrant to a full refund. In lieu of requesting a refund, an organization may send someone else in the place of the initial registrant if that registrant is unable to attend and if they notify Healthy Teen Network in writing by 09/18/2026.
We reserve the right to reject any registration, at our discretion.
Advertising Sponsors & Social Media Ads
Only social media posts designed for a youth audience will be shared on our Instagram account. Appropriate placement decisions for sponsor advertisements will be made at Healthy Teen Network’s discretion.
Questions
Please contact Arianna de la Mancha if you have a question about our sponsorship opportunities and benefits.
Please contact Monique Davis if you have a question about conference registration.
For hotel-related questions, please call the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina at 619-224-1234.
For more information about San Diego, please visit www.sandiego.com.
Recommended Travel Times
We often get asked when the activities begin and end, so participants can plan their travel.*
We recommend:
- If you plan to participate in a Learning Add-On, formerly called pre-conference institutes, on Monday, October 5th, arrive in San Diego on Sunday, October 4th.
- Arrive in San Diego by 1:00 PM PT on Monday, October 5th (the conference welcome and first general session begins at 4:00 PM PT).
- Schedule departure flights for 6:30 PM PT or later on Wednesday, October 7th (the final general session ends at 4:00 PM PT).
*Times and content are subject to change.
Student Registration
Students must provide verification (e.g., department chair letter, enrollment letter, or official school documentation with a seal/emblem) they are enrolled full-time in a secondary, undergraduate, or graduate degree program for the Fall 2026 semester. Email documentation to Monique Davis.
Lead Presenter & Trainer Discounts
Lead workshop and roundtable session presenters (one per session) receive a 15% discount on the main conference registration fee and will receive a unique discount code to use when registering. Co-presenters do not receive this discount.
Learning Add-On lead trainers receive a 100% discount on a main conference registration fee, as part of their support and compensation for this more intensive training session.
Scholarships or Other Discounts
We are unfortunately limited in the discounts we can provide. We aim to compensate presenters fairly and make this opportunity as affordable as possible, while ensuring we can continue to host the event. If available, scholarship opportunities are posted on this website.
Refund Policy
All refund requests must be made in writing (email is sufficient) and dated on or before 09/11/2026 to Monique Davis. An eligible request will entitle the registrant to a full refund. In lieu of requesting a refund, an organization may send someone else in the place of the registrant if the initial registrant is unable to attend, and if they notify Healthy Teen Network in writing by 09/18/2026.
Guiding Principles
All sessions, exhibits, and advertisements shared at the Healthy Teen Network conference must be aligned with our Guiding Principles.
This means that all content (e.g., curricula, programs, activities, etc.) must be:
- Youth-friendly;
- Inclusive and affirming of all young people; and
- Comprehensive, age-appropriate, information and/or services about sexual and reproductive health—including the full range of birth control methods and all pregnancy options (to be clear: abortion, adoption, and parenting).
For example, information/services promoting sexual risk avoidance education, abstinence-only-until-marriage programs, crisis pregnancy centers, or anti-abortion campaigns are not in alignment with our Guiding Principles and are not eligible to be promoted at the Healthy Teen Network conference.
We reserve the right to reject any session proposal or sponsorship at our discretion.
Health & Safety Measures
We encourage attendees to follow the practical recommendations from the latest CDC Respiratory Virus Guidance to help people lower risk from a range of common respiratory viral illnesses, including COVID-19, flu, and RSV.
Premier Sponsors
Sponsors
Disclaimer: Inclusion or identification of organizations, individuals, information, content, and materials does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement.
Ticket prices listed on our website reflect base registration rates only and do not include applicable service or processing fees. Additional fees will be displayed on the ticketing page before purchasing.
These fees are charged by third-party providers, including Eventbrite, for credit card processing and ticketing platform services. These charges are determined solely by the third-party providers and are not under our control.
To bypass credit card processing fees, select “invoice” at checkout on Eventbrite. Once your registration is confirmed, an invoice will be issued separately via QuickBooks for direct payment to Healthy Teen Network. Eventbrite service fees will still apply.