The Healthy Beverage Summit will bring community members together to engage in discussion around increasing water consumption and/or breastfeeding and reducing sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption among Native American youth, families and communities.
Call for abstracts!
Abstract submissions are due April 29, 2026, with acceptance notifications sent by May 10, 2026. Selected presenters will lead their session twice on July 16, 2026, at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
We welcome abstracts related to healthy hydration, Indigenous knowledge, water sovereignty, community-led strategies, youth leadership, policy and systems change, and partnerships that support healthier beverage environments in Native communities.
Submissions may include community-based participatory research, program evaluations, case studies, storytelling approaches, and practice-based or community-led initiatives. Abstracts should be no more than 300 words and include background, approach or project description, key findings if applicable, implications for community health and equity, author information, and a preferred format of oral presentation, panel, or poster.
Submissions that center Indigenous leadership, community partnerships, and place-based knowledge are especially encouraged. Students, early-career professionals, and community practitioners are warmly invited to apply.
Selected presenters will receive free registration and a $150 honorarium per session. By submitting, presenters agree to deliver their 60-minute session twice. Sessions should be designed to be 70 percent interactive and 30 percent lecture style.
For questions, contact simone@nb3f.org.
Lodging Information
To make your stay easy, we’ve secured special group rates at nearby hotels for summit attendees. Rooms are limited and available on a first come, first served basis. We encourage you to book early.
Holiday Inn
Guests can reserve rooms at the discounted NB3 Foundation group rate using the booking link or QR code provided on this page. A valid credit card is required to hold your reservation. Group Rate: $189 per night Booking Deadline: June 1, 2026 After this date, reservations must be made directly with the hotel. Important: Reservations made after June 13, 2026 are subject to availability and the group rate may not be guaranteed.
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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Albuquerque Old Town
Guests can book their stay using the dedicated group link below to receive the discounted rate.
Group Rate: $189 per night
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