ACHA 2018 Annual Meeting - American College Health Association

Event Dates
2018-05-29 - 2018-06-02
Exhibitors
90
Attendees
2000
Event contact title
To exhibit:
Event contact first name
Lisa
Event contact last name
Pitrone
Email
lpitrone@acha.org
Event contact telephone number
(410) 859-1500, ext. 221
Description

JOIN US for this one-of-a-kind event where college health professionals from across the country will come together to share ideas and inspire one another! ACHA is the only association for college health professionals in all disciplines, and we’re bringing the knowledge and training you need to our 2018 Annual Meeting. The ACHA Annual Meeting is the largest college health event of the year. Join nearly 2,000 other college health professionals for networking, exchanging ideas, and professional development and earn up to 20 hours of CE credit.

Attendee information

Why attend:

--Get inspired by engaging presentations from college health experts of all disciplines and learn about innovative health and wellness programs on campuses across the country.

--Expand your professional horizons and leadership skills by immersing yourself in a dynamic community of college health experts and your peers who share the same goals and challenges.

--Earn CE credits at educational sessions and pre-conference workshops covering best practices, new research, emerging trends, and more.

--Experience first-hand the latest tools and services relevant to your practice.

Future dates

2019: Denver, CO

Sheraton Denver Downtown
May 28-June 1, 2019

2020: Chicago, IL

Chicago Sheraton Hotel and Towers
May 24-28, 2020

2021: New Orleans, LA

Hilton New Orleans Riverside
June 1-5, 2021

2022: San Diego, CA

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
May 31-June 4, 2022

2023: Boston, MA

Boston Marriott Copley Place
May 30-June 3, 2023

Partner Voices
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