APHA's Policy Action Institute brings together public health leaders, students and advocacy experts for a collaborative two-day event to discuss proven and proposed policy solutions to tackle today’s most pressing health threats.

Day 1, June 15 - Policy Action Institute

The first day of the conference will consist of various keynote and panel discussions featuring speakers ranging from leaders in the Biden Administration to youth activists.

Day 2, June 16 - Putting Policy Into Action

Putting Policy Into Action, the optional second day of the Policy Action Institute for in-person attendees, is designed to make attendees better advocates for public health. Attendees will learn by hearing firsthand from experts in advocacy, lobbying and communications and by practicing skills in a small group setting. By the end of the day, attendees will have:

• Improved their advocacy and communication skills
• Learned about tools and resources available to become a better advocate
• Learned how to better build and develop advocacy campaigns appropriate to a wide array of audiences
• Practiced their pitch and received real-time feedback from experts in the field