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Western Occupational Health Conference 2026

CROSSROADS OF THE PACIFIC

Please join us in Honolulu, HI at the Alohilani Resort for the Western Occupational Health Conference (WOHC) from September 24–26, 2026.

This annual conference brings together occupational and environmental health specialists from around the country to discuss the most pressing and cutting-edge issues in worker health, environmental medicine, and public health.

In its 70th year, WOHC remains a premier educational and scientific event for leaders in occupational and environmental medicine (OEM). The 2026 Hawai‘i location provides a unique opportunity for WOHC to welcome participants from across the Pacific Rim and strengthen international connections in occupational and environmental medicine.

Book Your Hotel Room NOW!

Room Block Cut-off Date - August 23, 2026
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Why Should You Attend WOHC 2026?

Learning Opportunities

In 2026, WOHC will feature another outstanding program of accredited continuing education on the hottest topics in Occupational and Environmental Medicine, presented by a distinguished faculty.

Free Technology Workshop: AI is transforming healthcare across clinical decision support, diagnostics, and digital platforms. This panel brings together founders, physician leaders and builders from organizations such as Suki, OpenEvidence, Google, Shyld AI, WaveNeuroscience, Mozibox, and more, representing different layers of the AI healthcare ecosystem, to discuss how AI is built, validated, and applied in real-world settings. Attendees will gain insight into how these technologies are shaping the future of healthcare. Separate EventBrite Registration Link coming soon!

Hands-on Workshops and Site Visits

Turn your CME trip into an experience—come to Honolulu early and join us for hands-on workshops and curated OEM site visits showcasing the unique workplaces and environments of Oʻahu.

Network with Colleagues and Friends!

Meet in Hawaiʻi with colleagues from across WOEMA and the Pacific Rim—where old friendships are renewed and new ones begin—at WOHC 2026.

Make memories at our annual Signature Event! Come dressed as your favorite Hawaiian TV or film character. Bring the whole family!

Register, Bundle, Save!

Book Early - Get 10% off when you bundle one site visit OR one workshop, and our signature event. Details on the site visit locations, tour experiences, and workshop session content are coming soon! NOTE: There will be a Late Registration fee effective August 1.

Book Your Room Now - The first 100 attendees who register for the conference and book within the official hotel room block will be entered into a raffle to win a free 2027 conference registration plus one complimentary Longboard Club Access Pass at the Alohilani Hotel

Why Attend WOHC? Here's What Your Colleagues Say!

Max Clark, MD, MPH, MHSA, FACOEM

Chief Physician, Disney Cruise Line

Unbeatable mix of OEM professional development, attendee camaraderie, and networking with OEM industry & academic leaders

Rupali Das, MD, MPH, FACOEM

Medical Director, Senior Vice President

I look forward to attending WOHC every year for the camaraderie and because I always come away with a new insight or educational pearl on current OEM topics. While its thoughtful mix of didactic and hands-on/participatory sessions offers something for every occupational and environmental medicine practitioner, equally important are the networking opportunities and the welcoming atmosphere for both seasoned or first-time attendees. If you want to be the first to know about the latest developments impacting OEM, advance your career, and have fun, attend WOHC!

Amanpreet Dhillon, MD, MS, FACOEM, FAAFP

Regional Medical Director, Occupational Health & Safety Services, Northern California, The Permanente Medical Group (TPMG)

WOHC is the single most conference out of all that I have attended in different specialties and ACOEM components in my almost 20-year career in the field of occupational and environmental medicine that always leaves me more invigorated and knowledgeable each time I walk out of it at the end. There is no other conference that affords me this level of networking with the new and old peers that I get to see and meet in my professional career.

Pamela Hymel, MD,MPH, FACOEM

Chief Medical Officer, Disney Experiences

I have attended most WOHC conferences over the past 20 years. While the educational content is superb, I attend to connect with colleagues and experts in the occupational medicine field, many of whom have become friends over the years.

T Warner Hudson III, MD FACOEM FAAFP

Associate Clinical Professor Occupational and Environmental Medicine

The best occupational medicine networking and update conference there is along with the best social events and opportunity to build lifelong friendships

Anitha Nimmagadda, MD, MPH

Medical Director, Occupational Health, University of California, Irvine

Attending WOHC provides me with a feeling of community and a sense of shared purpose. Practicing OEM can feel isolating at times since many in our field practice in solo or near solo environments and because we are a smaller specialty without significant visibility even with medicine. My time at WOHC reminds me not only of what drew me to OEM but of the importance of the work we do. Connecting with colleagues at WOHC reinvigorates me to return to my workplace with a renewed sense of commitment to our shared goals as a specialty.

Marlon Tingzon, DO, MPH, MBA, FACOEM

Global Lead Occupational Health at Google

I attribute my career trajectory, from my roots in California and Hawaii to leading in Big Tech, directly to the mentorship of longtime WOHC members. WOHC offers an indispensable professional benefit: a direct seat at the table with the most driven minds in the field. It is the only conference that masterfully navigates the specific OEM landscape of our member states and the global market, all while fostering world-class leadership.

Wendy Todaro Thanassi, MD, MA, MRO

Physician, Veterans Affairs and Senior Medical Director, Qiagen

At one point in my long career, I was leaving my job and there was nothing more important to me than getting to WOHC. And it was everything I needed at that moment: friends who cared and sat and talked with me, others who played and danced and made life feel light again, and others who shared their connections and experiences to support me. WOHC is much more than a meeting!

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Sponsorships and Exhibit Opportunities at WOHC 2026

This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your products and services to physicians and other health professionals in the field of OEM. We invite you to support WOHC and have several options to allow you to showcase your brand, product, or services.

View our 2026 Prospectus
Click the image to the left, and then contact us to arrange a time to discuss the support opportunities listed inside, or any others you may have in mind. Supporting WOHC 2026 is a win- win!

O'ahu Awaits!

Welcome to Oʻahu

Sometimes called “The Gathering Place,” Oʻahu certainly lives up to its name. The third largest Hawaiian island is home to the majority of Hawaiʻi’s diverse population, a fusion of East and West cultures rooted in the values and traditions of the Native Hawaiian people. It’s this fundamental contrast between the ancient and the modern that makes discovering Oʻahu — from bustling city life to laidback surf towns — so enjoyable. You'll find plenty of different transportation options for exploring Oʻahu's different regions, the island's many activities, its eclectic restaurants and accommodations.

Plan Your Hawai'ian WOHC

We plan to offer non-CME tours and activities for members and their family members during WOHC 2026. Details when they become available.

Here are some handy links to help you discover the way you want to experience O'ahu for WOHC 2026.

Traveling to Hawai'i - FAQ

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Our Hotel - the Alohilani Resort

Things To Do

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