We welcome attendees to the 2027 SAVIR Annual Conference — a dynamic gathering of innovative minds, groundbreaking research, and collaborative leaders advancing the field of injury and violence prevention. The Society for Advancement of Violence and Injury Research (SAVIR) conference is the premier gathering of injury and violence research. 

The conference will be held at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton in St. Louis, Missouri, on April 5–7, 2027. With the theme “Gateway to the Future: Charting the Next Era of Injury and Violence Prevention in a Changing World,” the 2027 conference will bring together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and advocates to explore innovative approaches and emerging challenges shaping the future of injury and violence prevention.

The 2027 Annual Conference is designed to foster meaningful dialogue, inspire new ideas, and accelerate progress across injury and violence prevention research, practice, and policy. Throughout the conference, attendees can expect engaging scientific sessions, thought-provoking keynote presentations, interactive workshops, and valuable networking opportunities with colleagues from across the field.

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Learn, Connect & Collaborate

Engage with leading researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and community partners as they share the latest evidence, innovations, and strategies shaping the future of injury and violence prevention. The Annual Conference offers a unique environment to exchange ideas, build partnerships, and spark collaborations that advance impactful research and real-world change.

Attendees gather at the poster session at SAVIR 2026