The annual UNC Water and Health Conference reflects Water Institute's commitment to improving public health by achieving universal access to safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene (WaSH) services that are safe, affordable and sustainable. The conference provides a curated space where policymakers, practitioners and researchers can gather to review the evidence, interrogate the science and improve old and develop new approaches to expanding WaSH access and services.
Similar to the 2022 Conference, the 2023 Conference is planned to be in-person in Chapel Hill, NC with integrated virtual programming.
To register to attend the Conference in-person in Chapel Hill please register here.
To register to attend virtually through Zoom please register here.
Abstract decisions have already been announced and we are currently confirming both verbal and poster presentations. We will reach out individually to waitlisted abstract authors if we have any more poster slots available.
No, there is not a separate rate for those who have been selected to present their abstract at the conference. All presenters must be registered to attend the in-person Conference.
No, accommodations are not included in the cost of registration. We are working to block off a limited number of rooms at hotels near the Conference venue and will update the website with direction booking links once we have them.
If you need a visa letter or would like to apply for a travel scholarship, please note that you must first register for the conference.
Before filling out either form below, be prepared to upload a copy of your passport bio-page (the page with your photo and personal information) and a copy of your registration confirmation. Look for this confirmation message in your email inbox after registering.
*As a reminder, independent consultants, unsponsored practitioners, or students from LMICs will be considered for travel scholarships. Please note that we are unable to cover anyone's full travel costs, but can help with conference registration or accommodation.
Please email waterinstitute@unc.edu for additional questions or information.
The 2023 UNC Water and Health Conference is here! In-person early check-in begins at 2pm today (Sunday, October 22nd) at the Friday Center and will continue the rest of the week every morning at 7:30am alongside breakfast. Virtual programming will begin at 7:45am every morning and in-person side events will begin at 8:30am.
Water Institute has partnered with the following hotels in the Chapel Hill area to offer discounted rooms for Water and Health Conference attendees. Each hotel link below includes discount codes that will be applied for conference week reservations.
Discounted hotel rooms will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are interested in making use of these special offers, please use the links provided above. In addition to the reduced prices for hotel rooms, we are working to offer shuttle services from these hotels to the conference venue.
Hotels not providing special rates but have room blocks available: Tru by Hilton • Sheraton Chapel Hill • Hampton Inn & Suites Carrboro
An assortment of photos taken from our last in-person conference in 2019. See all photos.
