National Breastfeeding Conference & Convening

The USBC National Breastfeeding Conference & Convening brings together breastfeeding-focused representatives from across the country: coalition leaders from every U.S. state and territory; representatives from relevant government departments; national non-profits, non-governmental organizations including consumer (parents) groups; and health professional associations. This singular gathering assists with development of the leadership capacity to more effectively protect, promote, and support breastfeeding at the national, state, and local/community levels. Learn more about the Conference Goals & Learning Arcs. Learn about award opportunities.

Call for Proposals is now closed. Notifications will be sent by March 15, 2021.

 Past Conference Archives

The 2020 National Breastfeeding Conference & Convening in-person gathering was cancelled due to the global pandemic. USBC released a collection of on-demand sessions curated from those submitted for the in-person event called "NBCC Reimagined."

The Ninth National Breastfeeding Conference & Convening was held in Bethesda, Maryland, June 14-15, 2019.

The Eighth National Breastfeeding Coalitions Convening was held in Atlanta, Georgia, August 4-5, 2018.

The Seventh National Breastfeeding Coalitions Convening was held in Arlington, Virginia, August 4-6, 2017.

The Sixth National Breastfeeding Coalitions Conference was held in Arlington, Virginia, August 5-7, 2016.

The Fifth National Breastfeeding Coalitions Conference was held in Arlington, Virginia, August 2-4, 2014.

The Fourth National Conference of State/Territorial/Tribal Breastfeeding Coalitions was held in Arlington, Virginia, August 4-6, 2012.

The Third National Conference of State/Territory/Tribal Breastfeeding Coalitions was held in Arlington, Virginia, January 23-25, 2010.

The Second National Conference of State/Territory Breastfeeding Coalitions was held in Arlington, Virginia, January 26-28, 2008.

The First National Conference of State Breastfeeding Coalitions was held in Alexandria, Virginia, January 21-23, 2006.