Minnesota Partners in Public Health Conference

The conference will feature a mix of keynote speakers and breakout sessions. A request for breakout proposals (RFP) will be available this summer. Check out 2024 conference agenda and breakout descriptions to get a feel for what’s in store! 

We rely on the support of sponsors and exhibitors to make this conference a success. They help fund meeting costs and increases access to this important learning and connection opportunity. We are grateful for your consideration of being involved. 

Sponsors

Sponsors receive increased visibility and play a key role in ensuring a successful Minnesota Partners in Public Health Conference. Sponsorship price-points range from $2,500 to $10,000. There are various sponsorship opportunities available, and conference staff will work with you to find the sponsorship package that perfectly fits your engagement goals and budget.

When you sponsor, you may enjoy opportunities to:  

• Speak to all conference attendees either during a meal or before a keynote session.
• Lead a breakout session.
• Engage with attendees through a special hosted event.
• Provide branded materials that all attendees receive.
• Promote your company through table-top marketing during a meal or keynote session.

All sponsorships include:  

• Recognition of sponsorship with ribbon on nametag.
• Recognition of sponsorship from the podium during the conference.
• Company logo on conference website, signage at the conference, and conference materials and the conference app.
• Full page ad in high traffic areas of the conference.
• Designated listing as a sponsor in the exhibitor guide.
• Exhibit table (8 ft. with 2 chairs) with central location in exhibit area.
• Two free conference registrations.

Exhibitors

Exhibiting at the conference is a cost-effective way for you to make connections with conference attendees, promote products and services, and is ideal for non-profits and governmental programs. There are several exhibiting tiers. When you fill out the application to be a vendor, you will indicate what type of organization you are which will dictate your exhibitor price.  

Exhibitor levels: 

• All for-profit companies and non-profit organizations with over 50 employees: $1,200
• Non-profit organizations with less than 50 employees: $600
• Governmental programs: $400 

The exhibitor package includes: 

• Exhibit table (8 ft. with 2 chairs) in exhibit area.
• Listing in the exhibitor guide.
• One free conference registration.

Apply to be a sponsor or exhibitor

The first step is to apply to be a sponsor or exhibitor at the conference: 2025 Minnesota Partners in Public Health Conference Sponsor/Exhibitor Application Survey.

Conference staff will be reviewing applications as they come in and applicants will be sent further instructions on payment, registration, and lodging at the conference. For those that indicate an interest in sponsoring, we will send more information on the specifics of the different sponsorship opportunities.   

Note that no payment is required when applying – filling out the application is simply indicating your interest in being involved. Apply early so you don’t miss your chance to participate at the level you desire – for exhibitors in particular, a limited number of spots are available, and they tend to fill fast! 

Any questions about being a sponsor or exhibitor at the conference can be directed to Alicia Rodriguez (arodriguez@mncounties.org).

The conference will take place Oct. 28 through 30, 2025. It will start mid-day on the 28th and go through mid-day on the 30th. It will include the LPHA annual meeting and awards. Further details coming soon.  

Registration will open this summer. The registration cost per person is estimated to be between $250 - $300 and will include all meals at the conference as well as materials.  

Start planning your attendance now!

Local and Tribal public health: LPHA is unable to provide free registrations to local and Tribal public health agencies in 2025. Your agency does not have to be a member of LPHA to attend this conference. We want a wide representation of all those in local public health and Tribal health departments – if the cost of attending this conference is a hindrance to your attendance, please email Alicia Rodriguez (arodriguez@mncounties.org) as a limited number of scholarships are available.

MDH employees: Please speak to your direct supervisor to plan for your attendance at the conference.  

A room block with group rate pricing will be available at Breezy Point Resort for the two nights of the conference. Information about reserving your lodging will be available this summer. For now, you can plan for a nightly rate of approximately $129 + tax. All individuals will be responsible for making and canceling their own lodging reservations.  

Thank you to our conference planning committee!  

Sarah Reese, Polk County Public Health
Erin Melz, Aitkin County Health & Human Services 
Kristin Bye, Otter Tail County Public Health 
Kris Klopp, Mille Lacs County Public Health 
Stephanie Souter, Washington County Public Health & Environment 
Michelle Ebbers, Des Moines Valley Public Health 
Amy Evans, Dodge County Public Health 
Sam Colston, MDH, Public Health Laboratory
Angela Noll, MDH, Office of Data Strategy and Interoperability
Jennifer Heath, MDH, Child and Family Health
Amy Smith, MDH, Emergency Preparedness
Lil Pinero, MDH, Substance Use Prevention
Emily Johnson, MDH, Human Resources Management
TC Duong, MDH, Health Equity Strategy & Innovation
Alicia Rodriguez, Local Public Health Association of Minnesota
Murphy Anderson, MDH, Public Health Practice
Mary Lyon, Local Public Health Association of Minnesota
Deanna White, MDH, Public Health Practice
Gabby Cahow, MDH, Public Health Strategy and Partnership 

I am a local public health professional but not a member of LPHA. Can I attend? 

Yes! Local public health agencies can send as many people as they want, whether they are an appointed LPHA member or not. Those in leadership and staff positions are all welcome and encouraged to attend.  

Will LPHA be providing free registrations for LPHA members? 

Unfortunately, LPHA does not have funding to provide free registrations to local public health agencies in 2025. 

I work at a Tribal health department but am not a member of LPHA. Can I attend? 

Yes! This conference is open to all those who work in Minnesota’s Tribal health departments, whether the Tribe is a member of LPHA or not.  

I work at MDH – how do I know if I can attend? 

It is important to have representation from across MDH at this conference. Please speak to your direct supervisor as early as possible if you are interested in attending and work together to determine next steps. 

Will continuing education hours be offered? 

A certificate of attendance that can be used for continuing education contact hours will be made available to participants after the conference.  Number of contact hours TBD. 

Will parts of the conference be recorded or live-streamed? 

No. This conference will be an in-person event only and there is no plan to record or live-stream parts of the conference.  

If I can’t attend the conference in-person, is there a virtual option? 

There will be no virtual attendance option for this conference. 

The cost to attend the conference (registration, lodging, travel), is prohibitive to my attendance. Are scholarships available? 

Yes, a limited number of scholarships are available to cover the costs associated with attending this conference for those in local or Tribal public health. Please contact Alicia Rodriguez (arodriguez@mncounties.org) to learn more.  

Will different dietary needs be accommodated? 

Yes, when you register, you will be able to share your dietary restrictions, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. Note that if you have severe allergies, we cannot guarantee that food is prepared in an allergen free environment, so in that case, you might consider bringing your own food to supplement the conference meals.  

This website is always the best place to go for the most up-to-date information about the conference, but if you can’t find what you need, you may reach out to: 

LPHA: Alicia Rodriguez, arodriguez@mncounties.org (651) 789-4523 

MDH: health.mpphconference.mdh@state.mn.us Deanna White (651) 201-4834 or Gabby Cahow (507) 344-2738