The CEI Symposium is a day-long, multifaceted event focused on healthcare and health issues that affect our communities. This event examines the importance of why and how community engagement and collaboration are effective in social/behavioral research and essential in community building practices. Weaving together plenary sessions, keynote speakers, poster sessions, break-out discussions and networking opportunities, the CEI Symposium provides multiple ways to get involved and to build collaboration.

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2025 CEI Symposium Combines with
Breaking the Boundaries Symposium

We’re excited to share that this year’s Community Engagement Institute (CEI) Symposium will join forces with the Breaking the Boundaries Symposium for a dynamic two-day event, taking place June 9–10, 2025 at the Astor Crowne Plaza in New Orleans. Traditionally a day-long, multifaceted conference focused on health issues affecting our communities, the CEI Symposium examines why and how community engagement and collaboration are vital in social/behavioral research and in building thriving communities.

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By uniting the CCTS Community Engagement Institute's emphasis on community involvement with the cross-sector approach of Breaking the Boundaries, participants will have expanded opportunities to:

• Explore innovative strategies for improving health outcomes
• Join interactive panels and in-depth discussions with peers from multiple fields
• Build new partnerships that can lead to impactful, real-world solutions

Together, these two events will feature plenary sessions, keynotes, posters, breakout discussions, and networking—all in one location, for an even richer experience. We invite you to review the flyer below and register soon to be a part of this special gathering that promises fresh perspectives, meaningful dialogue, and a practical roadmap for better health. Registration discount codes are available for CCTS Community Partners, contact Clifford Kennon (ckennon@uab.edu) for more information. Visit go.uab.edu/bbsymposium for event details and to register.