Each year, the Minority Health Disparities Initiative (MHDI) hosts a conference to create space for students, researchers, community health professionals, policymakers, and organizations to come together and share strategies and resources for advancing health equity in Nebraska and beyond. We invite you to participate in the 2027 MHDI Health Equity Conference on Friday, February 19, 2027, from 8:00am – 4:00pm CT at the Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. Attendees can look forward to a variety of health equity speakers, networking opportunities, and research sharing.
This event is FREE and open to the public, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to participate. More information on registration, sponsorship opportunities, and the call for abstracts to come. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at mhdi@unl.edu.
Preliminary Agenda
8:00am – 8:30am CT Check In
8:45am CT Indigenous Land Acknowledgement & Welcome with Trey Andrews
Join us for welcoming remarks and Indigenous land acknowledgments from Dr. Trey Andrews, Co-Director of the Minority Health Disparities Initiative (MHDI).
9:00am – 10:00am CT Breakout Sessions
10:10am – 10:30am CT Wellness Activity
10:40am – 11:40am CT Poster Session
This session will showcase a multitude of projects in health equity research through brief presentations designed to encourage meaningful conversation and connection. Posters will be available for viewing on the first floor and are organized by poster number. Please check back soon for a complete list of poster presentations!
11:45am – 12:45pm CT Lunch & Raffle
We encourage you to network with colleagues during lunch. Lunch will be served on the second level in the Banquet Hall, and raffle winners will be announced at the end of the meal.
1:00pm – 2:00pm CT Breakout Sessions
2:15pm – 3:00pm CT Connect & Collaborate: Building Bridges for Health Equity Solutions
Join us for an engaging networking session designed to spark new connections while collaboratively exploring strategies to improve health outcomes for underserved communities in Nebraska and beyond. Attendees will work in small groups using a set of curated health equity themes to guide discussion. The session will conclude with an opportunity for each group to share key insights, ideas, and takeaways.
3:00pm – 4:00pm CT Keynote Speaker
4:00pm CT Closing Remarks