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Dinner Pods are coming back! Wednesday, November 4 at 6:00 PM MST Join a small group of fellow attendees to enjoy the vibrant culinary scene of Tempe, Arizona. Here’s how it works:
Space is limited — sign up early! Can't Attend in Person? Check out our Learning Series: HEPNet2026, a virtual professional development series launching in December 2026, designed to provide education focused on preventing abuse of minors in higher education programs, combining live sessions, on-demand content from the conference, and meaningful peer connection. Get more details here. |
Hotel Information:
- Omni Temple Hotel at ASU | 7 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281| (602) 794-8600
- Rate - $239 + tax, rate is available until the rooms sell out or October 1, 2026.
- Booking link
Experience the best of Arizona at the AAA Four Diamond-rated Omni Tempe Hotel. Situated in Tempe’s newly revitalized downtown and located within a five-minute walk of Arizona State University's Tempe campus, our hotel is ideally situated. New guest rooms and suites are a cool contrast to the Sonoran desert landscape, blending modern comfort and amenities with Southwest style. Keep up with your workout routine in our 24-hour fitness center, fully equipped with Peloton bikes, StairClimbers and more. After a busy day, unwind on the expansive rooftop pool deck or have drinks at our rooftop lounge amid views of the city. You can also enjoy meals from our innovative restaurants, including a coffee shop and an American restaurant serving farm-fresh ingredients and craft cocktails.
Local Area Information and Transportation Details
HOST A FUTURE HEPNET CONFERENCE
Due by June 15 for consideration for next year. Submissions received after June 15 will be considered for hosting in two years, not the following.
Thank You to Our Conference Sponsors!
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About Torchline
Torchline helps organizations go beyond traditional background checks by delivering verified insights into the past conduct and professional reputation of potential employees and volunteers. Through structured Conduct Verifications and Reference Checks, we gather real feedback directly from prior organizations to surface risks that standard screenings often miss. This enables organizations to better protect their reputation by identifying and addressing potential unprofessional conduct—especially in roles involving minors. The result is a stronger duty of care, helping teams make informed decisions while safeguarding the communities they serve.
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Ideal-Logic has 15 years of experience implementing participant registration and protection of minors compliance systems. At Ideal-Logic we partner with our customers to provide a fully customizable web-based software system to meet their specific program and compliance policy needs. We provide exceptional customer service and use our expertise in working with many other universities and colleges to share insights into ways of automating and improving your processes. |
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Built on years of summer programming, EngageU by NSLC understands the intricacies of running a successful educational program. From logistics and staff development to student engagement and university partnerships, we know exactly what it takes to make a program thrive. Our mission is to be a trusted partner for universities seeking to develop or expand their internal summer offerings, providing expert guidance, strategic solutions, and dedicated support to foster exceptional student experiences. We handle the details so you can focus on what matters most—creating impactful learning opportunities.
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CampDoc is a leading camp management software and electronic health record system. They provide a secure and easy-to-use web-based solution for managing health forms, medications/allergies, and health logging for camps and youth programs. |
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Transforming Workforce Compliance and Screening
aINSIGHT streamlines employee onboarding and compliance with background screening, drug testing, and occupational health services—all in one platform. Serving regulated industries, we help businesses reduce risk and simplify processes. Smart, Customizable Solutions |
PAST CONFERENCES
2025 Conference: Beacons of Safety: Guiding the Future of Youth Protection | September 29-October 2, 2025 | Chapel Hill, NC and virtual
2024 Conference: Moving the Needle - Creating Space for Youth Protection | October 21-24, 2024 | Seattle, WA and virtual
2023 Conference: Youth Protection on My Mind | October 2-5, 2023 | Athens, GA and virtual
2022 Conference: Driving Youth Protection | September 13-16, 2022 | Indianapolis, Indiana and virtual
2021 Conference: Back to the Future | October 4-7, 2021 | Virtual
2020 Conference: Keeping Clear Vision in Times of Change | October 12-15, 2020 | Virtual
2019 Conference: Giant Leaps in Youth Protection in Higher Education | October 7-10, 2019 | West Lafayette, Indiana
2018 Conference: Innovate and Elevate: Building Awareness and Developing New Strategies | October 16-19, 2018 | Salt Lake City, Utah
2017 Conference: All In: Advancing Youth Protection in Higher Ed | October 17-20, 2017 | Clemson, South Carolina
2016 Conference: Conference on Youth Programs in Higher Education- Policy & Procedure: Two Step Toward Compliance | October 20-22, 2016 | San Antonio, Texas (hosted by Texas A&M)
2015 Conference: Minors on Campus Conference | October 21-23, 2015 | College Station, Texas (hosted by Texas A&M)
2014 Conference: Minors on Campus Conference | October 25, 2014 | College Station, Texas (hosted by Texas A&M)
2014 Meeting/Conference: Baltimore Meeting on Higher Ed Child Protection | May 12-14, 2014 | Baltimore, MD (hosted by Ann Franke)
We held the first in-person meeting in Baltimore on May 13-14, 2014. The University Risk Management and Insurance Association (URMIA) accepted a proposal for a youth protection panel at its mid-Atlantic regional meeting. We gathered as a group of about 20 people for two separate conversations during that conference.