Foundations 2026

The first conference to teach patient advocacy organizations how to build effective programs and collaborations with industry and federal agencies to accelerate therapeutic development
There are more than 22,000 patient advocacy organizations in the United States. These organizations have ground-level, continuous contact with millions of people living with disease or medical disorders, and they are desperate for cures and treatments.

Imagine a future where patient advocacy professionals are equipped with the tools and knowledge to become pivotal players in groundbreaking research partnerships.

That future starts at Foundations. Over two days in Arlington, you’ll gain the frameworks, relationships, and practical tools to strengthen your organization’s role in the full therapeutic ecosystem.