Conference
Join Us in San Diego
46th Annual National Conference
October 5-7, 2026
For over forty years, Healthy Teen Network has brought together adolescent health professionals for our signature annual professional development event, our conference. Every year, our conference advances adolescent sexual and reproductive health. Teachers, educators, counselors, clinicians, and caring adults come to experience the magic of the Network, sharpen their skills, and meet fellow advocates for youth rights, education, and care.
Held in a different city every year, our conference attracts hundreds of professionals from across the United States. This “must-go” opportunity examines the current moment with thought leaders engaging with a timely topic.
We feature thought-provoking keynote and plenary sessions, wide-ranging skill-building workshops and training institutes, enjoyable networking opportunities, informative exhibits, interactive installation experiences, and an awards ceremony that highlights excellence in adolescent sexual and reproductive health.
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Why come?
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What is it?
The Healthy Teen Network annual national conference is an impactful 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 40 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.
Why should I come?
Come to learn and share, connect and grow.
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. Network with colleagues from across the country. You may also want to consider the many opportunities to showcase your work—through breakout sessions, roundtables, exhibiting, and other advertising opportunities.
Conference Goal
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 healthcare 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.
How much does it cost?
Plan for registration, travel, lodging, and per diem.
- 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.
2025 Agenda-at-a-glance
While the general flow of our conference remains similar from year to year, sessions and times do vary by location. Check out the schedule below to get an idea of what to expect from a Healthy Teen Network conference.
Monday, November 18
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Full-Day Learning Add-On
12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Half-Day Learning Add-On
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Exhibit Hall Open
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
General Session
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Networking Reception
Tuesday, November 19
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Open
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
General Session
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Workshops
12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
Awards Lunch
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
Workshops
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
Workshops
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
BIPOC Connect
8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Queer Connect
Wednesday, November 20
8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Exhibit Hall Open
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Workshops
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Workshops
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Lunch
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
Roundtables
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
General Session
All times are in Eastern Time (ET).
***Times and content subject to change***
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the “must-attend” conference
We are the go-to network for connecting youth-supporting professionals with the opportunities, training, and tools they need to empower the next generation to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. Our vast membership network of more than 5,600 affiliates is made up of diverse adolescent sexual and reproductive health professionals.
For 45 years, our conference has been the only comprehensive annual national event to convene adolescent sexual and reproductive health professionals. Hundreds of conference attendees attend our apex capacity-building event each year. They come to strengthen their skills to provide the very best health care and education, as well as to network with national colleagues.
Our attendees are youth-supporting professionals.
They are teachers and educators, counselors and clinicians. They are caring adults.
And every day, they are working hard to provide honest, affirming care and education. They are in unique positions to recommend products and services to tens of thousands of young people across the country and to the agencies they represent.
At Healthy Teen Network, we know youth-supporting professionals do their best when they’re connected to great opportunities and resources—and with others working in sexual and reproductive health. And when they are well-supported, we see more positive outcomes for the young people they serve.
Sponsorship opportunities include Premier Sponsorships and Boost Your Brand Sponsorships.
Thinking about Joining Us?
Check out the fine print for additional information and frequently asked questions.
Full-Day
Learning Add-On
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6-hour, deep dive into a specific topic in small group sessions that start in the morning on Mon, Oct 6 before the conference begins.
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Lunch will be provided.
Half-Day
Learning Add-On
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3-hour, deep dive into a specific topic in small-group sessions start in the afternoon on Mon, Oct 6 before the conference begins.
General Attendee
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Access to general, workshop, & roundtable sessions Mon, Tue, Wed
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Networking reception, with light hors d’oeuvres
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Lunch on Tuesday & Wednesday
Student Attendee
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Access to general, workshop, & roundtable sessions Mon, Tue, Wed
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Networking reception, with light hors d’oeuvres
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Lunch on Tuesday & Wednesday
Please note that purchase of this ticket does NOT include access to Learning Add-Ons.
All Access Pass
Nonprofit Exhibitor-
Host an exhibit table in a high-traffic location with exposure to all attendees
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Your linked logo featured on the conference website and app.
All Access Pass
For-Profit Exhibitor-
Host an exhibit table in a high-traffic location with exposure to all attendees
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Your linked logo featured on the conference website and app.
Social Butterfly
Social Media Posts-
3 posts to be shared on Healthy Teen Network’s social media platforms
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Feature your linked logo on the conference website, app, and general session slideshow.
Highlight Reel
Conference App Advertiser-
Share a linked ad graphic on the conference app throughout the event.
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Feature your linked logo on the conference website, app, and general session slideshow.
*Students will be asked provide proof of full-time enrollment for the Fall 2026 semester when it is available next year.
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 Spring 2026.
| 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 |
*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 the main registration does 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, 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 new 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 9/11/2026. 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 9/18/2026.
We reserve the right to reject any registration, at our 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 at 619-224-1234.
For more information about San Diego, please visit www.sandiego.org.
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, 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 9/11/2026 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 9/18/2026.
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.
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.