Our History
Five decades of future health professionals.
From HOSA's national founding in 1976 to Alaska's first virtual conference during a global pandemic — this is the story of our chapter, our students, and our mission.
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50th Annual International Leadership Conference
HOSA's 50th anniversary International Leadership Conference — a milestone celebration of future health professionals.
49th Annual International Leadership Conference
The 49th Annual International Leadership Conference brings together HOSA members from across the nation and internationally.
Fall Leadership Conference 2026
Officer training, chapter visioning, and leadership intensives to kick off the HOSA year.
48th Annual International Leadership Conference
Champions of Change — Team Alaska represents the state on the global HOSA stage at the 48th Annual International Leadership Conference.
State Leadership Conference 2026
Alaska's flagship HOSA event featuring competitive events, keynote speakers, and the qualifier for the International Leadership Conference.
Rebuilt on Modern Infrastructure
Alaska HOSA launches a completely rebuilt website using Astro, React, and Cloudflare Pages — replacing the decade-old WordPress site with a fast, modern platform designed for the next era.
State Leadership Conference 2025
The 2025 Alaska HOSA State Leadership Conference.
SLC Moves to UAA Campus — 350+ Students
The 2024 State Leadership Conference is hosted for the first time at the University of Alaska Anchorage campus, with over 350 students attending. Organized by the Alaska AHEC Program.
UAA College of Health ↗State Leadership Conference 2024
First Alaska HOSA State Leadership Conference hosted at the University of Alaska Anchorage campus. More than 350 students attended.
Read Coverage ↗State Leadership Conference — March 29–30
The 2023 State Leadership Conference is held in person March 29–30, continuing Alaska HOSA's full recovery from the pandemic disruptions.
In-Person Competition Returns
The State Leadership Conference returns to in-person format, March 30–April 1 (AKLC 2022). After two pandemic-impacted years, Alaska students gather again to compete face-to-face.
State Leadership Conference 2022
The 2022 Alaska State Leadership Conference (AKLC) returned to in-person competition after two years impacted by COVID-19.
First Virtual State Leadership Conference
Alaska HOSA adapts by hosting the State Leadership Conference virtually March 24–26 via Zoom. Despite the pandemic, students compete in health science events online for the first time.
State Leadership Conference 2021
The 2021 Alaska State Leadership Conference was held virtually via Zoom due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions. Students competed in health science events online.
Conference Cancelled — COVID-19 Pandemic
The 2020 State Leadership Conference, scheduled for March, is cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It marks the first cancelled SLC in Alaska HOSA history.
State Leadership Conference 2020
The 2020 State Leadership Conference.
State Leadership Conference — Anchorage Hilton
The 2018–19 Officer Year State Leadership Conference is held March 21–22 at the Anchorage Hilton Hotel, bringing together Alaska's top health science students.
Alaska HOSA Website Launched
Alaska HOSA launches its WordPress website at alaskahosa.org, establishing a permanent digital home for the chapter and its members.
HOSA Founded Nationally
HOSA — Health Occupations Students of America — is founded as a national organization to develop future health professionals. Alaska would eventually become one of its state affiliates.
HOSA International ↗