2026 Sections Retreat
June 16 @ 8:00 am – June 18 @ 5:00 pm
Registration And Housing Is Now Open
The 2026 ASPPH Sections Retreat will be held in-person Tuesday, June 16 – Thursday, June 18 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Resort and Spa in Bonita Springs, FL.
The Sections Retreat is for designated representatives from ASPPH-member schools and programs of public health for Academic Affairs, Data, Finance & Administration, Institutional Excellence, Marketing & Communications, Practice, Research, and Student Affairs. The primary purpose of the Sections Retreat is to provide these groups with an opportunity to share promising practices; increase knowledge; discuss current issues and challenges at schools and programs of public health; and network in an open environment with their peers. For questions or comments, please email meetings@aspph.org.
Participation at the event is limited to one representative per member per track.
REGISTRATION FEES & CANCELLATION POLICIES
Registration closes on Friday, May 29
Members: Participation is limited to one attendee per Section, per ASPPH-member institution. Section registrants must select a main track during registration (Academic Affairs, Data, Finance & Administration, Institutional Excellence, Marketing and Communications, Practice, Research, and Student Affairs),but may also attend sessions hosted by other tracks at the retreat.
Member registration fee is $675.
Guests: Guests are welcome at all meals and events at the retreat which include reception Tuesday evening, breakfast and lunch on Wednesday, and breakfast on Thursday.
Guest registration fee is $450. Guests 12 and under are complimentary.
Meeting Cancellations/Refunds: Attendees may cancel their registration up until Friday, June 5, and receive a refund. Cancellations after June 5 will not be eligible for a refund.
HOUSING
Housing closes on Friday, May 29
The 2026 Sections Retreat will be hosted at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Resort and Spa in Bonita Springs, FL. The group rate is $239 per night plus tax.
The reservation cut-off date is Friday, May 29. We cannot guarantee availability at the group rate beyond this date. If you wish to book reservations outside of Monday, June 15-Thursday, June 18 you may need to call the hotel directly at (239) 444-1234 and reference the ASPPH Sections Retreat (group code: G-6APH). Prices based on hotel availability.
Hotel Cancellations: All hotel cancellation requests must be received by the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival to avoid a fee equal to one night’s room and tax. For questions or modifications to reservations, please contact the hotel directly at (239) 444-1234.
Getting There
The Hyatt Regency Coconut Point is located 30 minutes from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). The hotel does not provide shuttles to and from the airport, but taxis and rideshare transportation are readily available.
On-site parking is available at the hotel:
Valet: $35
Self: $27
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM