2027 InFORM Regional Meetings
2027 Regional Meetings
In partnership with CDC, we are hosting two Integrated Foodborne Outbreak Response and Management (InFORM) Regional Meetings in early 2027.
The meetings will encompass joint and discipline-specific sessions for environmental health specialists, epidemiologists, laboratory scientists, health communicators, and other federal, state, and local public health officials involved with foodborne and enteric disease surveillance and outbreak response. Attendees will have the opportunity to network and share knowledge, best practices, and lessons learned with other public health professionals in their region.
InFORM Regional Meetings will:
- Support efforts to improve public health through the prevention and control of disease, disability, and death caused by foodborne, waterborne, and environmentally transmitted infections
- Discuss strategic goals and exchange expertise about improving surveillance systems and practices for detecting, investigating, and controlling enteric disease outbreaks
Registration:
Registration will be open November 02, 2026-January 08, 2027. There is no cost to register.
InFORM East Regional Meeting
January 20–21, 2027
The DeSoto Hotel
Savannah, Georgia
InFORM West Regional Meeting
February 2–3, 2027
Hilton Long Beach
Long Beach, California
For registration questions, please contact us at support@neha.org or call 303.802.2200.
Hotel Information:
The DeSoto Savannah
15 East Liberty Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401
912-232-9000; www.thedesotosavannah.com
Parking: Valet Parking Only $53 Daily
Nightly Rate: $153 Government Per Diem
Cutoff Date: December 28, 2026
Courtyard Savannah Downtown Historic District
415 West Liberty Street, Savannah, Georgia, 31401
912-790-8287; https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/savdt-courtyard-savannah-downtown-historic-district/overview/
Parking: Valet Parking Only $39 Daily
Nightly Rate: $153 Government Per Diem
Cutoff Date: December 28, 2026
Courtyard Savannah Reservations
The Hilton Long Beach
701 West Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90831
562-983-3400; https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/lgblhhf-hilton-long-beach/
Parking: Self-Parking $55 / Valet Parking $60 Daily
Nightly Rate: $179 Government Per Diem
Cutoff Date: January 11, 2027
Hilton Long Beach Reservations
Travel Scholarships:
ELC Cooperative Agreement funds should be used to support travel to a 2027 InFORM Regional Meeting. There are a limited number of travel scholarships available.
To apply, download the travel scholarship application form and submit your completed application to inform@cdc.govby EOD, November 13, 2026. All applicants will be notified of scholarship status no later than December 2, 2026.
Please see the form for eligibility information. Submission of a travel scholarship application form does not guarantee travel support. Incomplete applications, or applications received after the deadline, will not be considered.
Sponsorship Information:
Sponsor Today
With your sponsorship and support of the 2027 InFORM Regional Meetings, you will:
- Invest in your growth and future
- Maximize your ROI
- Get in front of your audience—the buyers and decision-makers for your products and services
View the Sponsorship Opportunities
Have a budget in mind? Contact Soni Fink at 303.802.2139 or sfink@neha.org to find the sponsorship opportunity that’s right for you.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Which InFORM Regional Meeting should I attend?
A: You may attend whichever one best fits your schedule; however, we suggest that states East of the Mississippi River attend the East Regional Meeting and states West of the Mississippi River attend the West Regional Meeting.
Q: May I see the agenda?
A: A draft of the East InFORM Regional Meeting agenda is available here. A draft of the West Regional Meeting agenda is available here.
Q: I need a letter of support to attend. Where can I get one?
A: Please contact inform@cdc.gov to request a letter of support for travel.
General Questions:
If you have questions or need more information about the 2027 InFORM Regional Meetings, email inform@cdc.gov.
The Integrated Foodborne Outbreak Response and Management (InFORM) Regional Meetings are supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of the financial assistance cooperative agreement award totaling $275,000 (or 100% of the award) funded by CDC/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CDC/HHS, or the U.S. Government.