The Maternal Infant Health Summit will take place on July 13 & 14, 2027, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This annual event brings together local, regional, and national experts in Maternal Infant Health. The goal is to maximize participant knowledge and skills, share best practices, promote collaborative opportunities, and provide actionable next steps for attendees. The summit is dedicated to highlighting the collaborative relationships needed to improve maternal and infant health outcomes. Presentations will showcase innovative ways to advance healthy births through enhancements in quality of care, promoting best practices, expanding access, and providing resources and support to families.
Call for Presentations - Submission deadline: Midnight, January 8, 2027.
Due to the popularity of this event, incomplete proposals or those submitted after the due date may not be considered for the 2027 Maternal Infant Health Summit but may be kept on file for consideration next year.
Please note:
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All sessions will be in-person at the Radison Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center, and are scheduled to be 60 minutes. You must be able to present in person in Kalamazoo, MI to be considered.
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Preference will be given to presentations that provide clear actionable steps, strategies, and innovative solutions to improve birth outcomes.
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Preference will be given to presentations that highlight community voices, have strong collaborations, include people with lived experience, and have evidence showing advancements in maternal and infant health.
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Interactive sessions, panels, and hands-on activities are encouraged.
- If the presentation proposal is selected, presenters will receive complimentary registration for the conference. Additional speaker fees and travel reimbursement are not available.
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Presenters will be notified on March 5, 2027, if their proposal was accepted.
Please contact Heather Boyd, BoydH1@michigan.gov, with proposal questions.