2026 Kansas Immunization Conference
May 19-20, 2026
Wichita Marriott
The Kansas Immunization Conference is Kansas’ statewide conference for healthcare professionals who support healthy communities through immunizations. It brings together participants from physician offices, clinics, pharmacies, hospitals, local health departments and beyond to strengthen partnerships and share best practices that protect Kansas communities.
Join us as we chart the course to support the health needs of all Kansans — together.
Accommodations
Book your group rate for Kansas Immunization Program Conference
Wichita Marriott for 124.00 USD per night - Last Day to Book: Tuesday, May 05, 2026
Agenda
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 8:00a - 4:00p | Registration |
| 9:00 - 9:05a | Welcome |
| 9:00 - 10:00a | The Program Playbook: Ins, Outs, and What You Need to Know Becky Prall, RN, Kansas Immunization Program Section Director |
| 10:00 - 10:30a | IQIP 101 Dena Rueb, LPN, Immunization Quality Improvement Coordinator |
| 10:30 - 10:45a | Snack and Refreshments |
| 10:45 - 11:00a | Meet the Regional Immunization Nurses Krissi O'Dell, BSN RN, Immunization Nurse Educator, Regional Immunization Nurses |
| 11:00a - 12:00p | Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Allison Zaldivar, MPH, Senior Epidemiologist |
| 12:00 - 1:00p | Lunch |
| 1:00 - 2:00p | Don't Break the Chain: Vaccine Storage, Monitoring & Emergency Response Krissi O'Dell, BSN RN, Immunization Nurse Educator |
| 2:00 - 2:45p | Every Dose Counts: Managing Borrowing, Returns & Wastage; KSWebIZ Reports Sarah Miller, BSN RN, Regional Immunization Public Health Nurse Brad Carpenter, Vaccine Distribution and Safety Coordinator Ryan Munsell, IIS Training & Outreach Coordinator |
| 2:45 - 3:00p | Snack and Refreshments |
| 3:00 - 4:00p |
KSWebIZ 101 Connecting the Dots: HL7 Messaging & KSWebIZ Data Quality Guiding the Message |
| 4:00 - 4:30p | Perinatal Hep B Sarah Chicchelly, MPH, Advanced Epidemiologist and PHBPP Coordinator |
| 4:30p | Closing Remarks Alyson Dalrymple, MPH, Director, Bureau of Public Health Services |
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 7:00a | Registration |
| 7:00 - 8:00a | Breakfast |
| 8:00 - 8:15a | Welcome Ashley Goss, Derik Flerlage, Alyson Dalrymple |
| 8:15 - 9:30a | The Science of Happiness Michelle Lane, RN, MSN, CMSRN, CHC, NE-BC, Senior Director of Community Health and Wellness, North Kansas City Hospital |
| 9:30 - 9:45a | 2026 AIM Immunization Champion Award, Dr. Gretchen Homan |
| 9:45 - 10:30a | Exhibitor Showcase and Refreshments (Hotel Check out) |
| 10:30a - 12:00p | Be the Beacon: Physician Perspectives on Immunization in Today’s Landscape Randall Schumacher, MD, Cotton O'Neil Pediatrics Edward Lyon, DO, Children's Mercy Gretchen Homan, MD, Wesley Pediatrics |
| 12:00 - 1:00p | Lunch and Exhibitor Showcase |
| 1:00 - 2:00p | Becoming a Trusted Messenger Part 1 Karen Ernst, Voices for Vaccines |
| 2:00 - 2:15p | Exhibitor Showcase and Refreshments |
| 2:15 - 3:45p | Becoming a Trusted Messenger Part 1 Karen Ernst, Voices for Vaccines |
| 3:45 - 4:00p | Door Prizes, Closing Remarks Ashley Goss, Derik Flerlage, Alyson Dalrymple |
Sponsor Registration
We invite our valued sponsors to register for an exhibitor booth at the Kansas Immunization Conference and connect directly with public health professionals from across the state.
Sponsor registration includes:
- Exhibition on May 20, 2026
- One 6'x24" table and two chairs
- All conference meals, snacks and beverages
- Company logo on conference materials
Rates:
For profit - $900
Non profit - $150