National Brain Injury Conference and Awareness Day
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Each year, the Brain Injury Association of America and other key stakeholders host a Brain Injury Awareness Day on Capitol Hill during Brain Injury Awareness Month in March. This year, we are excited to announce that we are expanding this annual Awareness Day event to include a conference for brain injury survivors and caregivers.
This year’s National Brain Injury Conference and Awareness Day will be hosted on March 3-5, 2025 in Washington, D.C.
The preliminary schedule includes:
- Monday, March 3: Optional pre-conference activities and a social event
- Tuesday, March 4: The National Brain Injury Conference kicks off with a full day of events
- Wednesday, March 5: Meet with congressional representatives to advocate for brain injury causes
Read on to see some frequently asked questions and sign up for updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is the conference being held?
- The conference will be taking place at the Hilton Arlington National Landing in Arlington, Virginia. This hotel is conveniently located just minutes away from Washington, D.C.
- How much will it cost to attend the conference?
- There is a registration fee of $35 to help offset the costs of running the event. Attendees must also pay for their accommodation and travel costs, which will vary from person-to-person.
- Can I pay the registration fee by check?
- Yes. Please reach out to Denver Supinger at dsupinger@biausa.org to coordinate registration that is not taking place online.
- Are any scholarships available?
- Yes, modest scholarships will be offered on an as-needed basis. If you would like to be considered for a scholarship, please email Denver Supinger at dsupinger@biausa.org.
- Will same-day registration be available?
- No, attendees must register in advance. We will not be able to accommodate registrations once the conference has begun.
- What is the schedule of the conference?
- Broadly, optional pre-conference items will be held late Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning. The official Conference will kick off at 12:00 p.m. ET Tuesday, March 4 and include a plenary session, breakout sessions and legislative training. We will be on Capitol Hill, meeting with elected representatives, starting at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 5. A full schedule will be made available soon.
- Will transportation be available?
- Yes, transportation will be available from the conference location to Capitol Hill. The transportation will also be wheelchair accessible.
- Is there a hotel room block available?
- Yes. BIAA has secured a block of rooms at a discounted rate at the Hilton Arlington National Landing. You can book your hotel here. This rate is only available until February 10, 2025, so be sure to book early.
- Is there an option to attend virtually?
- No, there will not be a virtual attendance option.
If you have any questions, please contact us at communications@biausa.org