September 25, 2025

Registration is Open - 20th Annual Symposium

Matthew Rodreick

Registration for U2FP’s 20th Annual Science & Advocacy Symposium is officially open!

20th Anniversary: Looking Back - Looking Forward
We are reflecting on where we’ve been and using that knowledge to forge our collective path ahead. We’ll be celebrating the founding of U2FP and using the following questions as a guide to the road ahead: Where Have We Been? What Have We Learned? Where Are We Now? Where Are We Going? What Needs To Change? and How Do We Get There Together? 

Where
This year’s event will take place at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View hotel on February 15-17, 2026. Check out the conference hotel page on our website for more info. Then book a room in our block starting at just $139/night.

Why Attend?

  • Hear about cutting-edge research from top-tier scientists
  • Forge deeper connections with the SCI community
  • Network with top scientists, clinicians, foundations, and biotech firms
  • Enjoy one of the most financially accessible scientific conferences by taking advantage of available discounts

Discounts

  • Save over 30% when you register now during our Early Bird period!
  • SCI individuals/family members and students receive a 50% discount on top of our already low registration fees. 
  • Personal Care Assistants attend for free (limit 1)
  • See instructions for claiming these discounts on our registration page

Conference Hotel

Stay at our conference hotel: discounted group rates start at $139/night. Our block also includes rooms at the Residence Inn Arlington Capital View, which is directly connected to our conference hotel.

Coming Soon:

  • Roll on the Capital details
  • Confirmed Speakers
  • Detailed Agenda


Sponsor the Symposium
Finally, consider having your company or organization join our fantastic lineup of sponsors, listed below. Special thanks to the Kennedy Krieger Institute, this year’s Title Sponsor!

We have a growing list of sponsors who have already committed to joining us for this important gathering, and you can join them.  

Highlight your work and strengthen your brand in a stimulating environment that focuses on the SCI Community. Increase your market reach nationally and internationally, all while supporting a ground-breaking conference.

Don’t pass up your chance to engage with cutting-edge scientists, researchers, companies, clinicians and advocates in order to advance the movement for curative interventions.

Join us!