Power of Patients

In-person registration is officially SOLD OUT! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who secured a seat in Charlotte. We can't wait to welcome you to Brain Summit Charlotte 2026.

There's still time to join us virtually, as registration closes TODAY at 2:00 PM ET.
This is your final opportunity to hear from leading researchers, clinicians, innovators, advocates, and survivors as we come together to explore the future of brain health.

Be part of the conversation. Virtual registration closes today at 2:00 PM ET. Secure your spot before registration closes.

See you at the Brain Summit!

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON: In-Person Registration Closes Sunday!

On July 29, the people living brain health challenges and the people working to change what comes next will meet under one roof at Northeastern University Charlotte.

This is your opportunity to:
- Hear emerging research and new perspectives in brain health
- Connect directly with experts, advocates, survivors, and community leaders
- Ask questions and take part in conversations that go beyond the presentations
- Earn a 6-hour Professional Development Certificate for in-person attendance

The livestream can deliver information, but BEING in the room creates connections, conversations, and opportunities a screen simply can’t replicate.

Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/eahJ4Qyj
⏳ In-person registration closes Sunday, July 26 at 11:59 PM.
💻 Virtual registration closes Monday, July 27 at 11:59 PM.

Don’t wait until the room is closed. Secure your seat TODAY!

We are honored to announce that Charlotte City Council Member: Renee' Johnson will deliver the Opening Remarks at Brain Summit Charlotte 2026!

With more than 30 years of public service, Reneé has dedicated her career to expanding access to housing, behavioral health services, and community resources for individuals and families impacted by trauma. As the Founder of Triumph Services and a Certified Brain Injury Specialist, she brings both leadership and a deep commitment to improving outcomes for people living with brain injuries.

Her work throughout Charlotte embodies the mission of this Summit: uniting advocacy, innovation, and community to advance brain health.

Join us for a day of meaningful conversations with one of Charlotte's most respected community leaders.

📅 July 29, 2026
📍 Northeastern University Charlotte + Virtual
🎟️ Register today! Limited spots remain and will close once sold out.

Some conversations are worth being in the room for. 

There are different reasons for attending, but only ONE reason to be in the room: Progress happens when research, care, innovation, advocacy, and lived experience come together. Brain Summit Charlotte 2026 was designed to bring together the people who experience brain health challenges, the professionals who provide care, and the researchers and innovators working to move the field forward.

The livestream can deliver information, but BEING in the room creates conversations, connections, and opportunities that can continue long after the Summit ends.

📅 July 29, 2026
📍 Northeastern University Charlotte
🎟️ In-person space is limited.

Secure your seat today and be part of the conversation!

The lineup is complete, but the conversation is just beginning.

Meet our full speaker lineup for Brain Summit Charlotte 2026, which will bring together leaders in research, healthcare, innovation, advocacy, and lived experience for one day of conversations aimed at advancing brain health.

In one room, we will explore groundbreaking research, powerful perspectives, and real-world impact.
📅 July 29, 2026
📍 Northeastern University Charlotte + Virtual Access

🎟️ Secure your spot today and join the conversation where DATA meets ADVOCACY.

Two leaders. Two urgent conversations. One summit shaping what comes next in brain health.

Meet Anant Kamath, CEO of ORF Biologics, exploring the future of brain repair and emerging biologic approaches to traumatic brain injury and CTE.

Joining VIRTUALLY, Leslie Carpenter, Legislative Advocacy Manager at Treatment Advocacy Center, will bring a powerful family perspective to severe mental illness, advocacy, and solutions that can improve systems of care.

📅 July 29, 2026 | Northeastern University Charlotte + Virtual
🎟️ LIMITED spots available

These are conversations worth being part of. Scan the QR code and register today!

The future of brain health is being shaped now. Will you be in the room? 🧠

On July 29, leading researchers, clinicians, survivors, caregivers, and advocates will come together for Brain Summit Charlotte 2026, a MUST-attend hybrid event focused on the breakthroughs, therapies, clinical trials, and lived experiences transforming brain health.

📍 Attend in person in Charlotte or join virtually.
🎓 Earn a 6-Hour Professional Development Certificate.
🎟️ Spots are LIMITED, and July 29 is approaching fast.

Don’t wait until the conversations have already happened. Secure your spot today and be part of the movement shaping the future of brain health!

What if everything we thought we knew about traumatic brain injury was only part of the story?

We're excited to welcome Scott Bukow, founder of GBA Gut-Brain Axis, Functional Medicine practitioner, and traumatic brain injury survivor, to Brain Summit Charlotte 2026.

In his session, "Is Traumatic Brain Injury a Chronic Disease? Rethinking Recovery Through the Lens of Modern Neuroscience," Scott will challenge the traditional understanding of TBI and explore why many individuals continue to experience symptoms long after rehabilitation ends.

Discover how emerging neuroscience is reshaping our understanding of brain injury, recovery, and the biological systems that may influence long-term brain health. This session offers a hopeful, evidence-informed perspective on what's possible for survivors, caregivers, and healthcare professionals alike.

📅 July 29, 2026
📍 Northeastern University, Charlotte, NC | Hybrid Event
🎟️ Register today through the link in our bio.

The agenda is officially live!

The conversations shaping the future of brain health start here.

On July 29, 2026, Brain Summit will bring together survivors, caregivers, clinicians, researchers, healthcare professionals, industry innovators, and advocates for a day centered on one shared mission: transforming data into action that improves lives.

This year's program features:
*  Patient and survivor perspectives that remind us why this work matters
* The latest clinical research and emerging therapies
* Conversations with leading healthcare professionals and innovators
* Breakout networking with organizations advancing brain injury and neurological care
* Opportunities to collaborate across research, advocacy, technology, and patient care

Every session is designed to spark meaningful dialogue, encourage collaboration, and move brain health forward.

View the full agenda below and join us for a day dedicated to learning, connection, and impact.

Brain Summit 2026: Where Data Meets Advocacy
📅 July 29, 2026
📍 Northeastern University – Charlotte, NC
💻 Attend in person or virtually

What if the conversation around concussion and brain injury started before a crisis, not after one?

We're honored to welcome Dr. Kelli Uitenham to Brain Summit 2026.

An award-winning speech-language pathologist, TEDx speaker, founder of Brain Talk Foundation, and author of The 25,000 Mark: It's Not Just a Concussion, Dr. Kelli has dedicated her career to helping individuals, families, athletes, and professionals better understand the long-term impact of brain injury.

Through education, advocacy, and storytelling, she is changing how we think about concussion, recovery, and brain health.

Join us as Dr. Kelli brings her expertise and passion to a powerful conversation on awareness, empowerment, and the future of brain injury care.

📍 Charlotte, NC
📅 July 29, 2026