

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: It’s About a Billion Lives Annual Symposium 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Join CTCRE, MERC and SCLC as we explore the latest research and trends shaping the future of tobacco controlAbout this EventThe Center for Tobacco Control Research and Education’s annual symposium, , will take place on Friday, April 17, 2026. Co-hosted by the UCSF Multiethnic Health Equity Research Center and the UCSF Smoking Cessation Leadership Center, this in-person event will be held at the Robertson Auditorium at the UCSF Mission Bay campus.This year’s symposium will center on the theme “Together for Health Equity.” Now more than ever, advancing tobacco control and achieving health equity requires a shared commitment to amplify one another’s work, strengthen partnerships, and align our efforts to drive lasting impact.In addition to the symposium’s traditional keynote speakers and research updates, this year we’re making space for the next generation of tobacco control and health equity researchers. Students from the SF BRIDGE program, UC Merced, and the Smoke and Vape Free Scholars Initiative will present their own unique tobacco control research through a poster session and lightning talks. Additionally, the fourth annual UCSF Emerging Health Equity Scholar Awardees will present their work.---We strongly encourage in-person attendance to maximize engagement, networking opportunities, and collaboration. However, we understand that circumstances may arise that prevent in-person participation. In such cases, a remote attendance option will be available as a secondary alternative.---Up to 2.75 hours of free credit can be earned for a limited number of participants who join the live morning session on Friday, April 17, 2026.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-francisco/it’s-about-a-billion-lives-annual-symposium-2026/100001981048049043
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: San Francisco
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: UCSF Robertson Auditorium (inside William J. Rutter Center)
- **lat**: 37.767823
- **long**: -122.3940576
- **full address**: UCSF Robertson Auditorium (inside William J. Rutter Center), 1675 Owens Street, San Francisco, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Center for Tobacco Control Research and Education (https://allevents.in/org/center-for-tobacco-control-research-and-education/18380820)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am (-07:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** UCSF Robertson Auditorium (inside William J. Rutter Center), 1675 Owens Street, San Francisco, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
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- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Center for Tobacco Control Research and Education
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** health-wellness
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about It’s About a Billion Lives Annual Symposium 2026 ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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