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VA/DOD Suicide Prevention Conference
Reimagining Suicide Prevention: Evolving and Innovating to Meet Diverse Needs
Portland, OregonJuly 16-18, 2024
About
The health and well-being of the Nation’s service members and Veterans continue to be a top priority for VA and the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD). We are partnering again this year to host the Nation’s only conference dedicated to addressing military and Veteran suicide prevention. Join us for the 2024 VA/DOD Suicide Prevention Conference July 16–18 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.
Guided by the National Strategy for Preventing Veteran Suicide (PDF, 2.8 MB, 42 pages) and Department of Defense Strategy for Suicide Prevention (PDF, 1.8 MB, 103 pages), this year’s theme — Reimagining Suicide Prevention: Evolving and Innovating to Meet Diverse Needs — focuses on innovative ways to increase the reach to at-risk Service member and Veteran populations, especially including historically underserved and growing populations such as women, LGBTQ+, or American Indian and Alaska Natives.
Who Should Attend
VA and DOD care teams, leaders, allies and subject matter experts from across the country are invited to come together and share comprehensive and public health-based strategies to prevent suicide nationwide.
Where
Invited guests can join us in person at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.
777 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdPortland, OR 97232
Call for Exhibitors
Exhibitor registration is officially open!
Here’s why you should join us as an exhibitor:
- Make an Impact: Help raise awareness and promote solutions for suicide prevention among Veterans.
- Collaboration: Engage with key stakeholders, including government officials, healthcare professionals, and advocates.
- Visibility: Gain exposure among a dedicated audience passionate about Veteran support and suicide prevention initiatives.
- Networking: Connect with peers and experts in the field, fostering collaborations and partnerships.
Exhibitor participation is separate from event registration.
Conference Registration Information
Conference registration is now live! Confirm your attendance through our Oxford platform, registration closes June 14. This event is invitation only and based on our registration guidelines, only specific individuals are eligible to register. Due to these guidelines, we will remove and notify any unapproved attendees from the registration list.
Receiving approval for abstracts or as an exhibitor does not automatically register you to attend the event. All attendees must register for the conference through the Oxford portal, including approved presenters, hosts, and exhibitors.
Frequently asked questions, including topics such as funding, safety, and travel guidance, will be available on this page in the coming weeks. We recommend checking back regularly for all conference updates. For any immediate questions, feel free to contact us at VADoDSuicidePreventionConf@va.gov.
Conference Overview: July 16-18, 2024
Please check back regularly for updates to the conference agenda!
Day 1: July 16 : 8 am – 5 pm
- Welcome and Keynote
- Breakout Sessions
- Lunch and Exhibits
- Keynote
- Breakout Sessions
- Adjournment
- Poster Session and Wellness
Day 2: July 17 : 8 am – 5 pm
- Welcome and Keynote
- Breakout Sessions
- Lunch and Exhibits
- Keynote
- Breakout Sessions
- Adjournment
- Poster Session and Wellness
Day 3: July 18 : 8 am – 5 pm
- Welcome and Keynote
- Breakout Sessions
- Lunch and Exhibits
- Keynote
- Breakout Sessions
- Adjournment
- Poster Session and Wellness
VA Suicide Prevention Resources
DOD Suicide Prevention Resources
Look for more detailed conference information in the coming weeks, including registration. If you have any questions, please email them to VADoDSuicidePreventionConf@va.gov.