Where health, culture, data, and community come together.
Join Latinx Voces for the 2nd Annual VOCES Health Summit, a national convening advancing health through community engagement, workforce development, research, storytelling, and cross-sector collaboration.
October 21-23, 2026
Brownsville Events Center, Brownsville, TX
A National Convening Rooted in South Texas
The VOCES Health Summit brings together health professionals, community leaders, researchers, students, advocates, artists, funders, and families to share knowledge, build partnerships, and advance culturally grounded solutions for community health.
Three-Day Experience
The VOCES Health Summit brings together health professionals, community leaders, researchers, students, advocates, artists, funders, and families to share knowledge, build partnerships, and advance culturally grounded solutions for community health.
Day 1:
Wednesday, October 21
Welcome Reception
An evening gathering for sponsors, speakers, partners, and invited guests to connect, build relationships, and set the tone for collaboration.
Day 2:
Thursday, October 22
Partner + Stakeholder Convenings (Invitation-only)
Strategic meetings with coalition partners, health departments, community organizations, and cross-sector leaders focused on shared priorities and future collaboration.
Day 3:
Friday, October 23
VOCES Health Summit + El Mercado Closing Reception
A full day of keynote sessions, panels, workshops, TED-style talks, poster presentations, exhibitors, vendors, CEU opportunities, awards, and a closing community celebration.
Summit Tracks
Community Health & Access
Health education, prevention, resource navigation, rural health, chronic disease, aging, caregiving, mental health, and whole-person wellness.
Workforce Development
Training, CEUs, CHWs, public health professionals, nonprofit leaders, students, and emerging leaders.
Data, Research & Storytelling
Community-informed data, evaluation, dashboards, health equity research, photovoice, storytelling, and research translation.
Partnerships, Policy & Systems Change
Cross-sector collaboration, local-national partnerships, referral systems, emergency response, and health equity strategy.
Culture, Community & Belonging
Arts, cultural identity, small business, community trust, and culturally grounded approaches to health.
Student & Emerging Leader Showcase
Poster presentations, student research, mentorship, and future leader development.
Submit a Proposal
Latinx Voces is seeking speakers, presenters, facilitators, researchers, students, and community leaders to contribute to the 2026 VOCES Health Summit.
Submission Deadline: July 10, 2026
- Panel speaker
- Workshop facilitator
- TED-style talk
- Poster presentation
- Student poster presentation
- Community showcase or storytelling session
Partner with Us
Support the 2026 VOCES Health Summit and align your organization with a growing national convening focused on Latino health, workforce development, community engagement, and cross-sector collaboration.
Sponsor levels
- Premier Sponsor / El Visionario – $15,000+
- Partner Sponsor / El Orgullo – $10,000
- Supporting Sponsor / El Corazón – $5,000
- Community Sponsor / La Raíz – $2,500
- Friend Sponsor / La Voz – $1,000
Exhibit, Vend, or Join El Mercado
The 2026 VOCES Health Summit will feature a curated exhibitor and marketplace experience that blends health organizations, community resources, local artisans, artists, food vendors, small businesses, and cultural activations. Access to 300+ attendees.
Ways you can participate:
- Health exhibitors
- Community resource organizations
- Local artisans and artists
- Food vendors
- Small businesses
- Cultural or wellness activations
Continuing Education Opportunities
The VOCES Health Summit is designed as a professional learning space for health, public health, nonprofit, community, and workforce leaders. Continuing education opportunities are being explored and may include CHW, CPH, social work, nursing, and related professional development hours.
Final details will be announced closed to the event.
Plan Your Visit to Brownsville, TX!
Brownsville Events Center
1 Event Center,
Brownsville, TX 78526
Coming Soon!
- Parking information
- Hotel block
- Airport/travel notes
- Local attractions
- Restaurants and cultural sites
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Be Part of VOCES Health Summit 2026
Whether you are a sponsor, speaker, student, exhibitor, partner, or attendee, the VOCES Health Summit is an opportunity to learn, connect, and help shape the future of community health and collaboration.
The sponsorship deck is also available in our Sponsorship Folder:
VOCES Health Summit 2026 Sponsorship Opportunities