Conference Aim

Relaunched in 2025, the International Digital Public Health Conference series (DPH) is a world leading annual interdisciplinary event on research and innovation in digital public health. 

Since its establishment in 2008, DPH has become a well known venue presenting cutting edge interdisciplinary research and innovation driven by real world needs, aiming to improve public health through the application of novel technology at the individual, community and global levels. Unique in bringing together audiences from Public Health, Computer & Data Science, AI, MedTec, and stakeholders including the WHO, industry, startups and NGOs, DPH enables cross-fertilization of research and innovation in digital public health, offering unique knowledge exchange and fantastic networking opportunities.

DPH is hosted by the UCL Centre for Digital Public Health in Emergencies (dPHE).

Submission Guidelines

All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The following paper categories are welcome:

• Main Track – Accepts Full Papers (4-8 pages) and Extended Abstracts (up to 1000 words) presenting mature, original research and innovation in digital public health.
• PhD/MSc Student Track – A dedicated forum for postgraduate students to share ongoing research, including progress reports, as well as long or short research papers.
• Posters & Demos Track – Designed for visual presentations of current projects, preliminary results, or innovative concepts, showcasing ongoing or planned work.
• Workshops, Tutorials, Panels -  Sessions may explore emerging research areas, showcase methodological innovations, provide hands-on learning, or convene multi-sector discussions of high relevance to global digital public health.

Authors are strongly encouraged to register early on the EasyChair submission system and begin preparing their submissions well in advance of the deadline. 

Important Dates and Deadlines

• 17 December 2025 - Workshop/ Tutorial/ Panel Submission
• 07 January 2026 - Workshop/ Tutorial/ Panel Notification
• 21 January 2026 - Main Track: Extended Abstract Submission
• 21 January 2026 - Main Track: Full Paper Submission
• 11 February 2026 - Posters/Demos Track Submission
• 11 February 2026 - PhD/ MSc Student Track Submission 
• 30 April 2026 - Early Bird Registration deadline
• 07 May 2026 - Camera-Ready Deadline (All Tracks
• 23 June 2026 - Pre-Conference Student Day (Day 0)
• 24-26 June 2026 - Main Conference

List of Topics

• Disease Surveillance, Early Warning and Pandemic Preparedness
• Artificial Intelligence in Public Health
• Digital Technology for Training and Behaviour Change 
• Emerging Technology and Public Health 
• Digital Systems and Public Health Data Governance 
• Public Health Challenges

For a full list of topics click here.

Committees

Program Committee

• Dr Floriana Graso (University of Liverpool) - Programme Co-Chair
• Dr Katerina Stavrianaki (UCL) - PhD/ MSc Student Track Chair
• Yelena Mejova (ISI Foundation) - Posters & Demos Track Co-Chair
• Kyriaki Kalimeri (UNICEF & ISI Foundation) - Posters & Demos Track Co-Chair

View the full lists of Programme Committee and Senior Programme Committee members.

Organizing Committee

• Prof Patty Kostkova (UCL) - General and Scientific Co-Chair
• Dr Arnold Bosman (Transmissible) - General and Scientific Co-Chair
• Iva Pencheva (UCL) - Conference and Communications Manager
• Ava Sullivan (UCL) - Conference Manager
• Dr Aisha Aldosery (KACST) - Review and Proceedings Chair

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to support@dphconf.org.