About the UniversiDI Summit
The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) and the National Coalition of STD Directors are excited to host a one-day, virtual summit for disease intervention professionals on June 24, 2026.
In support of the Certified in Disease Intervention (CDI) program, the virtual UniversiDI Summit will feature interactive sessions with DI professionals across the country, informational sessions on DI certification from our national partners, and subject matter expert-led training sessions on disease intervention competencies.
Participation in the UniversiDI Summit will count for 5 CDI recertification credits for people who are CDI certified at the time of the event.
Agenda
What can you expect during the virtual UniversiDI Summit? This interactive, virtual day-long event is designed for disease intervention professionals and will focus on the Certified in Disease Intervention (CDI) program, including certification information, preparation resources, and training opportunities. The virtual summit will also include opportunities to connect with peers and learn from subject matter experts across the field.
The agenda is currently under development. Check back soon for session details!
All times are in Eastern Time Zone.
About the Certified in Disease Intervention (CDI) Program
The Certified in Disease Intervention (CDI) Program is a national initiative to certify and standardize the skills, knowledge, and expertise of disease intervention professionals. Click the Learn More button below to get more information about the Certified in Disease Intervention program on the NBPHE website.
The CDI program is supported through funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention through Cooperative Agreement No. NU50CK000612 awarded to the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH).
About UniversiDI
UniversiDI is an interactive learning platform that places you at the center of a virtual campus, where you take on the role of a scholar advancing your expertise in disease intervention (DI).
Through a central campus map, you navigate between campus landmarks that house competency-based training and CDI Certification test prep materials aligned with the skills and responsibilities of the field.
This virtual campus experience creates a sense of purpose and progression, allowing you to engage with content in a structured, intuitive way while building your knowledge and staying current with evolving best practices.
FAQs
Yes, you will need to fill out a registration form to gain access to the UniversiDI Summit. To get started, please fill out your profile information at the registration link here.
Yes! The UniversiDI Summit is free to attend. To access the UniversiDI Summit, please fill out your profile information at the registration link here.
The UniversiDI Summit will beheld entirely virtually on June 24, 2026. All sessions, information, and videos will be available at https://DIsummit.vfairs.com/. To access the UniversiDI Summit, please fill out your profile information at the registration link here.
Yes, session recordings will be available in the platform for up to three months after the UniversiDI Summit. After this, session recordings will be uploaded to the NCSD Learning Center.
Yes, participation in the UniversiDI Summit will count for 5 CDI recertification credits for people who are CDI certified at the time of the event.
Partners
Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH)
The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) represents more than 150 accredited schools and programs of public health, including a community of more than 103,000 deans, faculty, staff, and students. ASPPH is the voice of academic public health – advancing education, practice, and research. We train the next generation of public health professionals, convene leaders, generate evidence, and advocate for policies that improve the health and well-being of everyone, everywhere. Learn more about what we do. We are guided by the principles of social justice and are committed to dismantling racism in academic public health institutions. ASPPH envisions a world where all people live in thriving communities supported by the work of strong and prepared public health professionals.
National Coalition of STD Directors (NCSD)
Located in the nation’s capital, NCSD is a national public health membership organization representing health department STD directors, their support staff, and community-based partners across 50 states, seven large cities, and five US territories.
National Association of City and County Health Officials (NACCHO)
The National Association of County Health Officials (NACCHO) was founded in 1965. In early 1984, the organization experienced remarkable growth in membership and the organization opened its own office. In 1994, it was renamed to National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO). [Learn more about our history.]Since its inception, NACCHO has sought to improve the public's health while adhering to a set of core values: fairness, excellence, participation, respect, integrity, leadership, science & innovation.Today, NACCHO comprises over 3,300 local health departments across the United States. Together, we form an organization focused on being a leader, partner, catalyst, and voice for change for local health departments around the nation.NACCHO is governed by our 20-member Board of Directors, comprising local and tribal health officials from across the country. All of our board members have been elected by their peers. All of our programs are overseen by various NACCHO Committees are made up of staff members from local health departments throughout the country.
National Board of Public Health Examiners (NBPHE)
The National Board of Public Health Examiners (NBPHE) works to advance the public health profession through certification. In a diverse, multidisciplinary field, certification provides a shared foundation of knowledge, competence, and accountability that supports professionals and builds public trust. Certification affirms a commitment to excellence, ethical practice, and lifelong learning, creating a shared language for practice and strengthening collaboration across roles, sectors, and settings under a common standard.
CONTACT US
For technical assistance please contact DIsummit@getvfairs.io.
Have questions about the UniversiDI Summit? Please email LearningCenter@ncsddc.org.
Funding Statement
This project is supported by Cooperative Agreement CK20-2003 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention awarded to the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH). The contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.