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 Tempe 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. Certain days are no longer available at the Omni.
- Booking link
- Graduate by Hilton Tempe | 225 E. Apache Blvd, Tempe, Arizona, 82581, USA | (480) 967-9431
- Hyatt Place Tempe | 601 E. 6th Street, Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 207-1578 | farther distance from the conference venue
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
Submit RFP
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.