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About us

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.

Important Dates

Wed, Dec 17, 2025
Workshop/ Tutorial/ Panel Submission
Wed, Jan 7, 2026
Workshop/ Tutorial/ Panel Notification
Wed, Jan 21, 2026
Main Track: Extended Abstract Submission
Wed, Jan 21, 2026
Main Track: Full Paper Submission
Wed, Feb 11, 2026
Posters/Demos Track Submission
Wed, Feb 11, 2026
PhD/ MSc Student Track Submission
Thu, Apr 30, 2026
Early Bird Registration deadline
Thu, May 7, 2026
Camera-Ready Deadline (All Tracks)
Tue, Jun 23, 2026
Pre-Conference Student Day (Day 0)
Wed, Jun 24, 2026
Main Conference

Paper Submission

Research Paper Submission Tracks

Innovation
Artificial Intelligence
Emerging Technology
Digital health
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

Call for Papers Description

All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The following paper categories are welcome: Main Track (Full Papers 4-8 pages, Extended Abstracts up to 1000 words), PhD/MSc Student Track, Posters & Demos Track, and Workshops/Tutorials/Panels.

Committee

Program Committee

Dr Floriana Graso

Programme Co-Chair

University of Liverpool

Dr Katerina Stavrianaki

PhD/ MSc Student Track Chair

UCL

Yelena Mejova

Posters & Demos Track Co-Chair

ISI Foundation

Kyriaki Kalimeri

Posters & Demos Track Co-Chair

UNICEF & ISI Foundation

Organizing Committee

Prof Patty Kostkova

General and Scientific Co-Chair

UCL

Dr Arnold Bosman

General and Scientific Co-Chair

Transmissible

Iva Pencheva

Conference and Communications Manager

UCL

Ava Sullivan

Conference Manager

UCL

Dr Aisha Aldosery

Review and Proceedings Chair

KACST