The APHA 2025 Annual Meeting and Expo is just around the corner, and the JMIR Publications team can't wait to see you there! We'll be in Washington D.C., from November 2-5, 2025, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

We're headed to the 20th World Congress on Medical and Health Informatics—MedInfo 2025, taking place in Taipei, Taiwan! While we will not have an exhibition booth this year, several of our representatives will be actively involved, leading workshops and participating in insightful panel discussions.

The landscape of healthcare is evolving, and at the forefront of this transformation is the powerful concept of patient engagement. "Patient-Powered Progress: Revolutionary Digital Strategies for Optimal Patient Engagement and Healthcare Delivery," a groundbreaking conference, is taking place from June 25-27, 2025, at Harvard University.

The American Psychiatric Association (APA) 2025 Annual Meeting in Los Angeles was an inspiring and insightful experience for the JMIR Publications team. We had the privilege of connecting with countless dedicated professionals, from seasoned researchers and clinicians to enthusiastic students, all united by a common goal: advancing mental health care.

Are you heading to APA 2025 in Los Angeles? Don’t miss the chance to connect with John Torous, Editor-in-Chief of JMIR Mental Health and co-founder of the Society of Digital Psychiatry. A leading voice in digital psychiatry and mental health innovation, Dr. Torous will be sharing his expertise across a packed schedule of presentations and panels.

Are you heading to the AMIA Clinical Informatics Conference (CIC) in sunny Anaheim this May? This is a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the latest advancements and connect with leaders in the field.

Get ready, because JMIR Publications is thrilled to announce that we'll be attending the American Psychiatric Association (APA) Annual Meeting! We're looking forward to connecting with the brightest minds in psychiatry and digital mental health.

Are you considering a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree? If you're passionate about improving global health and want to make a meaningful impact, a MPH can be a great next step. But with so many programs available, how do you choose the right one?

The fight against misinformation in the digital age is a critical public health challenge. At the APHA 2024 Annual Meeting and Expo in Minneapolis, Tim Mackey, Editor-in-Chief of JMIR Infodemiology, sat down with JMIR Publications CEO and founder, Gunther Eysenbach, to discuss the journal's role in this fight. Mackey highlighted the growing importance of infodemiology, the journal's commitment to open science, and the challenges and opportunities presented by emerging technologies like AI.

The fight against tobacco continues to be a critical public health battleground. At the APHA 2024 Annual Meeting and Expo, Barbara Schillo, Chief Research Officer at Truth Initiative, provided valuable insights into this ongoing struggle. In conversation with JMIR Publications Managing Editor Shruti Kochhar, Barbara discussed the challenges, opportunities, and strategies for combating the tobacco industry's influence and rebuilding trust in public health.