Defining Moments in Brain Injury Conference

September 22, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton
Portland, Maine 

Join us for the 17^th annual “Defining Moments in Brain Injury” conference, the premier conference centered on brain injury treatment, recovery, research, and resources in Maine. 

We are now accepting proposals to speak at the conference. Click here to submit a proposal. The deadline is April 20, 2026.

Highlights include:

• Keynote Address 
• Beverley Bryant Memorial Lecture by a survivor from Maine
• Breakout sessions for survivors, family caregivers, and professionals
• Continuing education credits
• Exhibits from leading organizations serving the brain injury community

Registration Fees (early rates thru 8/21/26)

• Brain Injury Survivors, Family Members, and Students: $60 early bird/$75 regular
• Brain Injury Professionals: $199 early bird/$249 regular

Registration opens in April.

Scholarships

We will have scholarships available for brain injury survivors and family members to attend the conference for $20. 

Sponsorship Opportunities

If you are interested in sponsoring the conference, we will have gold, silver, bronze, and exhibit only options available. 

Questions? Email conferences@biausa.org.

BIAA-Maine gratefully acknowledges partial support for the BIAA-Maine “Defining Moments in Brain Injury” Conference from the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under Grant #90TBSG0065-01-00.