2026 HEPNet Conference
Join us at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, November 2-5, 2026 for the HEPNet Conference
Event Details
Registration Rates
| Registration Type | Applicable Dates | Member | Non-Member |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Registration | Now - 10/18/26 | $535 | $735 |
| Regular Preconference 101, 202 or Hot Topics | Now - 10/18/26 | $280 | $335 |
| Late Registration | 10/19/26 - 11/5/26 | $585 | $785 |
| Late Preconference 101, 202, or Hot Topics | 10/19/26 - 11/5/26 | $305 | $358 |
Pre-Con Topic Descriptions
Monday, November 2 from 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM MST
Jump-start your conference experience with a pre-con session: interactive, in-depth learning designed to help you build, strengthen, and respond to the evolving needs of your youth protection program.
- Pre-Con 101: How to get started on creating a youth protection program. We will overview of what components are part of a program and the compliance involved to manage it.
- Pre-Con 202: A deep-dive into that next level of the ongoing management of your youth protection program. We will discuss compliance, getting buy-in, policy cycles, and finding your resources within your work.
- Pre-Con Hot Topics: Get the context and trends for the most pressing topics in your work right now: AI, athletics, and training. We will have discussions that will get your most pressing questions answered.
Hotel Information
- Omni Temple Hotel at ASU | 7 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281| (602) 794-8600
- Rate - $239 + tax, rate is available until the rooms sell out or October 1, 2026.
- Booking link
Experience the best of Arizona at the AAA Four Diamond-rated Omni Tempe Hotel. Situated in Tempe’s newly revitalized downtown and located within a five-minute walk of Arizona State University's Tempe campus, our hotel is ideally situated. New guest rooms and suites are a cool contrast to the Sonoran desert landscape, blending modern comfort and amenities with Southwest style. Keep up with your workout routine in our 24-hour fitness center, fully equipped with Peloton bikes, StairClimbers and more. After a busy day, unwind on the expansive rooftop pool deck or have drinks at the rooftop lounge amid views of the city. You can also enjoy meals from innovative restaurants, including a coffee shop and an American restaurant serving farm-fresh ingredients and craft cocktails.
Dinner Pods
Wednesday, November 4 at 6:00 PM MST
Join a small group of fellow attendees to enjoy the vibrant culinary scene of Tempe, Arizona.
Here’s how it works:
- Sign up for a Dinner Pod through the Conference App, Pheedloop
- Choose a restaurant that fits your preferences
- Head to the restaurant at the scheduled time and enjoy your meal
- Meals are pay-your-own-way. If the restaurant issues a single check, reimburse your pod host directly
Space is limited — sign up early when they open in October!
Host a Future HEPNet Conference
Due by June 15 for consideration for the following year. Submissions received after June 15 will be considered for hosting in two years, not the following.