2026 Health & Life Sciences Conference
Orlando, Fla.
Oct. 17-18, 2026
Health Academy Conference
PRSA 2026 Health & Life Sciences Conference
A widely attended event recognized for outstanding networking opportunities and targeted programming that addresses issues facing public relations and communications professionals involved in the health care industry.
Orlando World Center Marriott
8701 World Center Drive
Orlando, FL 32821
Registration
Conference Rates
| Health & Life Sciences Conference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Member Type | Saver Rate By Aug. 13 | Standard Rate After Aug. 13 |
| Section Member | $1,205 | $1,455 |
| PRSA Member | $1,305 | $1,555 |
| Nonmember | $1,655 | $1,905 |
| Health & Life Sciences Conference + ICON | ||
| Member Type | Saver Rate By Aug. 13 | Standard Rate After Aug. 13 |
| Section Member | $2,510 | $2,910 |
| PRSA Member | $2,560 | $2,960 |
| Nonmember | $3,455 | $4,055 |
Schedule at a Glance
Schedule at a Glance
Saturday, Oct. 17
7:00 a.m.–7 p.m.
Registration
8–8:10 a.m.
Conference Open
Welcoming Remarks
8:10–9:10 a.m.
Breakfast Keynote Address
9:20–10:10 a.m.
Breakout Sessions # 1
10:20–11:10 a.m.
Breakout Sessions # 2
11:20 a.m.–12:50 p.m.
Lunch & Media Panel
1–1:50 p.m.
Breakout Sessions # 3
2–2:50 p.m.
Breakout Sessions # 4
3 p.m.–4 p.m.
Keynote Address
Sunday, Oct. 18
7 a.m.–7 p.m.
Registration
8–8:10 a.m.
Welcoming Remarks
8:10–9:10 a.m.
Breakfast Keynote Address
9:20 a.m.–10:10 a.m.
Breakout Sessions # 1
10:20–11:10 a.m.
Breakout Sessions # 2
11:20 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Closing Keynote and Snack Break
Mark Carpenter
Agenda
Instructions:
The full ICON agenda appears below. Use the Tracks filter to the right of the schedule to deselect "All" and select only "Health and Life Sciences."
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Hotel & Travel
Hotel Info
Beware of Hotel Scams
Third-party companies may contact PRSA attendees or partners offering access to the official 2026 PRSA hotel block or claiming to have discounted rooms. These companies are not affiliated with PRSA.
For your protection, only trust hotel and housing information communicated directly by PRSA. Do not provide personal or payment information to unauthorized housing companies.
Orlando World Center Marriott
8701 World Center Drive
Orlando, FL 32821
Hotel reservations now open at special conference rates!
Standard Room Rate: $269/night + taxes and fees
ICON Hotel Block Extended — Limited Rooms Available!
Great news! We’ve secured one final extension of the ICON 2026 hotel room block at the Orlando World Center Marriott.
A limited number of rooms have been added at the special ICON rate and will be available until the extended deadline or until they sell out — whichever comes first.
Important: This extension applies only to stays on Oct. 16, 17 and 18. Rooms at the ICON rate are not available for the night of Oct. 19 as part of this extension.
Availability is extremely limited, so if you still need accommodations for ICON, we encourage you to book as soon as possible.
Make the Most of Your Stay: Save
on Disney Parks
Take advantage of exclusive Disney Events discounts and save up to 20% on Walt Disney World® theme park tickets during your visit. Learn more here and purchase discounted tickets through the Disney Meeting & Convention Ticket site.
Stay Where the Fun Begins!
Your conference hotel, the Orlando World Center Marriot, is one of Orlando’s premier resort destinations, featuring:
- Seven thrilling water slides.
- A 575-foot lazy river.
- Lagoon-style pools and poolside cabanas.
- A dedicated kids’ splash zone with shallow play areas and slides.
- Championship golf course.
- Full-service resort spa.
- Complimentary shuttle service to Walt Disney World® Resort and Disney Springs®.
Don’t Miss the Nightly Laser Light Show
Each evening, enjoy the resort’s signature 10-minute laser light show, featuring synchronized music and dazzling effects. Watch poolside or from the comfort of a Laser Show View guest room.
Exceptional Dining Without Leaving the Resort
With 10 unique restaurants and lounges, the resort offers something for every taste without ever leaving the property. Explore dining here.
Sponsors
Sponsors
PRSA Thanks Its Sponsors:
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities please contact:
Greta Libbey
Manager, Meetings and Events
PRSA
120 Wall Street, FL 21
New York, NY 10005
Greta.Libbey@prsa.org
