10th Annual El Rio Health Poster Fair

The Call for Poster Presentations for Completed or Works-in-Progress Research, QI, or Innovative Projects Posters opens in early December, 2025. Come back for more info. 

Presenting PARTNERS

About the Poster Fair

& AWARDS COMPETITION

The 2026 Southwestern Primary Care Research & Innovation Summit will host El Rio Health’s 10th Annual Poster Fair & Awards Competition! This activity is a dynamic showcase where healthcare and public health scholars across the region will their share groundbreaking research, innovative quality improvement projects, and impactful program developments. 

Scheduled for May 7th, 2026 at the El Rio Health Manning House Ballrooms in Tucson, AZ, this activity is designed to promote best practices and knowledge exchange among professionals from FQHCs, hospital-based teaching health centers, and academic institutions. 

Why Participate?

Gain visibility for your research, QI projects, or program innovations among a broad and diverse audience of professionals and experts who are passionate about advancing healthcare and public health.  

We are seeking poster abstracts highlighting research, quality improvement initiatives, innovative projects, and conceptual works. Submissions may include works in progress, completed projects, or ideas that emphasize best practices in community-oriented, patient-centered primary care, and population health programs.

Poster Project Categories

Award Categories

Poster Fair Planning Timeline

Key Dates for Interested Presenters

Poster Abstract Submission Open

Begin Abstract Submission Form

01 December 2025

Hard deadline!

Poster Abstracts Due

Submissions will not be accepted after this date.

23 February 2026

Abstract Review & Scoring Begins

24 February 2026

Check your email!

Poster Acceptance Notices Sent

01 March 2026

Digital Poster Files Due for Review

21 April 2026

Let's Celebrate!

10th Annual Poster Fair

Project Showcase & Awards Competition

20 April 2026

News & Announcements

2025 Poster Fair Photo Gallery

Step into the 2025 Southwestern Primary Care Research & Innovation Summit Poster Fair, held on May 6th at the El Rio Manning House. This photo gallery captures candid moments from a vibrant afternoon of poster browsing, discussion, and connection, culminating in the selection and announcement of this year’s Poster Fair Award Winners.

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