Date: Thursday-Monday, September 10-14, 2026 [in-person ONLY]
Registration Deadline: Friday, August 14, 2026
Location: Tumon, Guam | Hyatt Regency Guam
Time: (Registration/Breakfast: September 10 & 12 from 7:00 - 8:00 am Chamorro Time and September 11, 13, 14 from 7:30 - 8:30 am Chamorro Time.) Start & end times are subject to change. (DRAFT Agenda)
- Thursday, September 10: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Friday, September 11: 8:30 am - 3:45 pm
- Saturday, September 12: 8:15 am - 4:10 pm
- Sunday, September 13: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Monday, September 14: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
DESCRIPTION & TARGET AUDIENCE
This five-day, in-person educational conference will provide training and networking opportunities for TB professionals in the Pacific Islands region. The conference is comprised of plenary sessions and breakout sessions with tracks for clinicians, nurses, outreach workers, laboratorians, and program managers. Virtual participation and streaming are not available.
This educational conference is designed for staff involved in TB Management, Prevention, and Control from each of the USAPI jurisdictions and Hawaii, as well as representatives from various agencies including the Australian Respiratory Council, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Diagnostic Laboratory Services, National Tuberculosis Coalition of America, and the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration Fee: (No early bird discounts available.)
- Full Conference: $450
- Two-Day Pass (Saturday & Sunday ONLY): $200
Accepted Payment Methods: Check | ACH | Credit Card (Visa, MC, Amex, Discover) | Purchase Order
Cancellation & Refunds: The cancellation policy for this conference requires a $100 processing fee. Your registration, minus the $100 fee, will be refunded if cancellation is received by September 1, 2026. However, substitutions may be made at any time.
CONFERENCE INFORMATION
Location: Tumon, Guam | Hyatt Regency Guam
Meals: Breakfast and lunch will be provided each conference day.
Keynote Speakers:
Jann-Yuan Wang, MD, PhD
President
The Union Asia Pacific Region
International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases
Taipei, Taiwan
Guy Marks, MBBS, PhD, FRACP, FAFPHM, GAICD
President
International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease
Sydney, Australia
HOTEL & TRAVEL INFORMATION
Hotel Room Reservations: A guestroom block is available at the Hyatt Regency Guam for $179.00 + 11% occupancy tax. To secure this rate, please use the room block code G-PITC when booking. Reserve rooms by Friday, August 21, 2026. List of alternative hotels and transportation options.
Transportation: Guam does not have public transportation.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Travel: Travel scholarships are not available. Participants are responsible for their travel arrangements.
Planning Your Travel: Please review any entry requirements before booking travel.
- Visa & Entry Requirements: Participants are responsible for ensuring a valid visa is obtained prior to entry into Guam. Guam is a Pacific Island Territory of the United States (US). The type of visa required is defined by U.S. immigration law. Please see https://www.state.gov/visas/ for additional details.
- All arriving passengers or responsible family member must complete the Guam Electronic Declaration Form (Guam EDF).
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
The PITCA abstract committee welcomes the submission of abstracts for poster presentations on all aspects of tuberculosis control. Some posters will be selected for oral presentation during plenary sessions and at least one co-author must attend the conference to present. Relevant topics include TB epidemiology, clinical, nursing and outreach, laboratory, education, and training, as well as outcomes of program initiatives.
The deadline for abstract submission is Friday, July 10, 2026. Please see the form below for more information.
NATIONAL HANSEN'S DISEASE PROGRAM | HANSEN'S DISEASE: CARING & CURING
Location: Tumon, Guam | Hyatt Regency Guam
Date: September 15 - 16, 2026
Registration is limited, please register here. If you have any questions, please contact Amy Bowman, DNP: abowman@hrsa.gov.
EXHIBITOR INFORMATION
More information coming soon.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Credit: This training is approved for up to 23.00 continuing education hour (see below). Certificates will be available within 10-12 weeks after the training.
Objectives (partial list):
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
- understand the Western Pacific Regional Framework to End TB 2021-2030 to inform national plans to reduce TB incidence rates in the Pacific Islands affiliated with the US.
- provide an overview of the current global TB diagnostics landscape to understand the types, availability, and intended use of TB diagnostic tools worldwide.
- discuss future needs, challenges, and opportunities in TB diagnostics to optimize rapid diagnosis of TB and reduce disease transmission.
| Thursday & Friday, September 10-11 |
The Curry International Tuberculosis Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. This training is approved for up to 7.00 continuing education hours. The Curry International Tuberculosis Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The Curry International Tuberculosis Center is approved as a provider of continuing education by the California State Board of Registered Nurses, Provider Number CEP 12308. This training is approved for up to 7.00 continuing education hours. Board requirements prevent us from offering CE credit to people who arrive more than 15 minutes after the start of the training, or leave the training early. Therefore, partial credit will not be awarded. |
| Saturday & Sunday, September 12-13 |
The Curry International Tuberculosis Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. This training is approved for up to 11.25 continuing education hours. The Curry International Tuberculosis Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 11.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The Curry International Tuberculosis Center is approved as a provider of continuing education by the California State Board of Registered Nurses, Provider Number CEP 12308. This training is approved for up to 11.25 continuing education hours. Board requirements prevent us from offering CE credit to people who arrive more than 15 minutes after the start of the training, or leave the training early. Therefore, partial credit will not be awarded. |
| Monday, September 14 |
The Curry International Tuberculosis Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. This training is approved for up to 4.75 continuing education hours. The Curry International Tuberculosis Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The Curry International Tuberculosis Center is approved as a provider of continuing education by the California State Board of Registered Nurses, Provider Number CEP 12308. This training is approved for up to 4.75 continuing education hours. Board requirements prevent us from offering CE credit to people who arrive more than 15 minutes after the start of the training, or leave the training early. Therefore, partial credit will not be awarded. |
The Curry International Tuberculosis Center is designated as a Tuberculosis Center of Excellence for Training, Education, and Medical Consultation (TB COE) via a funded cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Curry International Tuberculosis Center prioritizes learners from the western region of the United States which consists of seventeen jurisdictions: Alaska, Arizona, California (including Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco), Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and the U.S. Pacific Island Territories.