Join BIAA's National Brain Injury Conference and Awareness Day

The Brain Injury Association of America’s National Conference and Awareness Day brings together the brain injury community to inspire action, drive advocacy, celebrate achievements, and strengthen our collective impact through dynamic sessions, networking, and opportunities to advocate on Capitol Hill. Every part of the brain injury community is invited to be a part of the event, with individuals living with a brain injury, caregivers, and healthcare providers all encouraged to attend.

2027 Conference Information

The National Brain Injury Conference and Awareness Day will be held March 8-10, 2027, at the Hilton Arlington National Landing in Arlington, VA.

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Conference Agenda

The agenda will feature educational sessions on March 8 and 9, and the Hill visits on March 10. The agenda is not finalized yet, but below is some general information:

• Monday, March 8: Registration opens at 10:30 a.m. Activities will begin around noon. No meals will be provided, but there will be a reception from 5:00-6:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 9: Educational sessions will be scheduled from around 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided.
• Wednesday, March 10: Breakfast will be provided before attendees leave for the Hill visits. Most Hill visits will be scheduled between 9:30 a.m. and 4:00 pm. Attendees are free to leave after their visits. Buses will be provided to and from the Capitol Hill area. There will be a closing reception from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the hotel for those staying overnight.

More details will be posted soon.

Who Should Attend the Conference?

This year’s National Brain Injury Conference and Awareness Day is geared toward current and potential advocates within the brain injury community who have connections to brain injury and are motivated to expand advocacy, services, and support across the field. Those who are ready to move from personal experience to leadership within various initiatives are encouraged to attend.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to attend?

Tickets for the conference are $75.

Where should I stay?

The Brain Injury Association of America has secured a block of hotel rooms at the conference location, the Hilton Arlington National Landing. Rooms in this block are available at $262/night. After registering for the event, you will receive a link to book your room in the hotel block. The cutoff date for the special rate is February 14, 2027. If you would like to book your accommodation elsewhere, there are many other hotels located near the conference event location.

Is there financial assistance available to help pay for the cost of attending the conference?

The Brain Injury Association of America has scholarships available to help offset the cost of purchasing a ticket by reducing the cost to $20/person. You can apply for the scholarship here. If your scholarship application is accepted, you will be notified via email and will be sent instructions on how to register at the reduced rate. Please note that scholarships will only apply to the ticket cost. No additional travel expenses will be covered by BIAA. 

What’s going to be on the agenda?

More information on the agenda and session topics will be made available in the coming months.

NASHIA Forum

The NASHIA Focus Forum on Advancing Responses to IPV and Brain Injury will be held the day after the National Brain Injury Conference and Awareness Day on March 11, 2027, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Arlington Hilton National Landing. Click here for more information and to register.

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Questions? Reach out to us at conferences@biausa.org.