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Call for Papers, Workshops, Tutorials and Panels for the 11th Digital Public Health (DPH) Conference taking place in Barcelona, Spain 24 - 26 June 2026 
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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). 

DPH2026 Main themes (including but not restricted to):

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 the full list of topics: https://dphconf.org/calls-for-papers-and-prizes-2/
 
Submission Guidelines for Papers and Abstracts 

All submissions must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. You are invited to submit your work to one of our three conference tracks:

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.
Authors are strongly encouraged to register early on the EasyChair submission system and begin preparing their submissions well in advance of the deadlines.
 
Submission Guidelines for Workshops, Tutorials and Panels 

DPH2026 is now accepting proposals for Workshops, Tutorials, and Panels. Workshops can be single sessions or half/full-day events and may include keynotes, breakout discussions, or Calls for Workshop Papers; Tutorials should provide engaging, hands-on learning experiences on key digital public health themes. Panels can be stand-alone or part of a Workshop, bringing together diverse experts to debate high-impact topics.

All instructions can be found here: https://dphconf.org/calls-for-papers-and-prizes-2/call-for-workshops-tutorials-and-panels/

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 
11 February 2026 - Workshop Call for Papers (CFP) submission deadline (if applicable)
25 March 2026 - Workshop Call for Papers (CFP) notification deadline (if applicable)
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

If you have any questions, please do get in touch by writing back to us via email support@dphconf.org. 


Iva Pencheva
DPH 2026 Communications Manager
 
On behalf of
Prof Patty Kostkova (UCL) - DPH 2026 General and Scientific Co-Chair
Dr Arnold Bosman (Transmissible) - DPH 2026 General and Scientific Co-Chair