The Asia-Pacific Conference on Public Health (APCPH) is the flagship biennial event of the College of Public Health Medicine (CPHM), Academy of Medicine Malaysia, aimed at advancing public health practice, research, and policy across the region. Since its inception, the conference has served as a vital platform for building regional collaboration, fostering innovation, and addressing emerging health challenges in the Asia-Pacific context.
The 9th APCPH, to be held from 6-8 July 2026 at DoubleTree by Hilton, Johor Bahru, Malaysia, carries the theme:
“Closing the Public Health Gap through Technology, Partnership & People.”
This theme underscores the urgent need for inclusive, tech-enabled, and community-driven strategies to tackle persistent and emerging public health inequities.
Structured around four thematic tracks – Technology, Equity, People, and Climate & Environment, the conference will feature a dynamic programme including keynote addresses, plenary sessions, interactive forums, symposia, and free paper presentations.
The 9th APCPH builds upon the momentum of previous editions, including the highly successful 8th APCPH in 2024 by offering a space for public health leaders, academics, policymakers, and practitioners to co-create solutions for a healthier and more resilient future.
The scientific programme of 9th APCPH 2026 is designed to spark dialogue, collaboration, and innovation across public health disciplines in the Asia-Pacific region. It features a robust mix of keynote addresses, plenary discussions, symposia, forums, and free paper presentations.
Programme Highlights
- Date: 6-8 July 2026
- Venue: DoubleTree by Hilton, Johor Bahru
The main conference of APCPH 2026 will bring together public health professionals, policymakers, researchers, and advocates from across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. Over three days, participants will engage in expert-led discussions, research presentations, and collaborative forums focused on addressing persistent and emerging public health challenges.
- SPARK Session
- Keynote
- 4 Plenary Session (Tracks)
- 3 Interactive Forums
- 12 Symposium Sessions
- 9 Free Paper Sessions
SPARK Session
Begin APCPH 2026 with the SPARK (Strategic Public Health Action, Research & Knowledge) Session, the dedicated opening segment designed to energise the full programme. SPARK brings together participants for a high-impact start that ignites bold ideas, strengthens partnerships, and introduces cutting-edge approaches shaping public health across the Asia-Pacific region.
Through a curated mix of interactive workshops, expert-led innovation labs, and cross-sector dialogues, SPARK establishes the momentum for the days ahead, linking people, practice, and purpose from the outset.
All SPARK activities are aligned with the core APCPH 2026 thematic tracks: Technology, Equity, People, and Climate & Environment, ensuring coherence between the opening session and the wider programme.
SPARK Activities
- Use of AI in Research Writing
- Implementation Science
- Machine Learning in Public Health
- Environmental Monitoring Methods
- Qualitive Approach in Public Health
Plenary Tracks
- Equity
- Technology
- People
- Environmental & Climate
Free Paper Themes
- Health Care Management
- Health Promotion
- Occupational Health
- Environmental Health
- Family Health
- Communicable Diseases
- Non-communicable Diseases
- Technology and Health
- Disaster and Health One
- Health Implementation Science
- Social Behavioural and Health
- Planetary Health
Networking & Collaboration
Daily networking sessions and structured engagement opportunities will support collaboration and knowledge exchange across academia, government, and industry sectors. With a rich, multidisciplinary programme, APCPH 2026 is set to be a cornerstone event for advancing public health equity and innovation in the region.
Key Dates
- Registration Open: 01 September 2025
- Abstract Open: 01 December 2025
- Abstract Close: 31 March 2026
- Early Bird: 01 December 2025 to 30 April 2026
- Registration Close: 15 June 2026