Community Leaders Summit 2026

 

The Alzheimer’s Association Community Leaders Summit convenes Alzheimer’s Association volunteers and staff to experience and be inspired by our shared vision of a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia. Summit helps volunteers and staff develop a deeper understanding of the Association’s leadership role in Alzheimer’s care, support, advocacy and research and be motivated to play an even bigger role in delivering on the mission. 

Summit 2026 Agenda

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Friday, February 27, 2026

Conference Registration  | 8:00-5:00 - Ballroom Foyer, 2nd floor

Shop For A Cause | 8:00-5:00- Green Room, 2nd floor

Volunteer Lounge  | 8:00-5:00 - Mezzanine Room 14, 3rd floor

Edward Jones Meeting | Time  10:00- 1:00-  Avalon AB, lobby level- By invitation

Mission Immersion Expo | Time  12:00-3:00  - California Ballroom D, 2nd floor

Welcome/ General Session | Time 4:00-5:00 - Pacific Ballroom, 2nd floor

Welcome Reception | Time 5:00-7:00 - Porte Cochere, outside hotel lobby

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Saturday, February 28 

Shop For A Cause | 8:00-5:00 - Ballroom Foyer, 2nd floor

Conference Registration  | 8:00-5:00 - Ballroom Foyer, 2nd floor

Volunteer Lounge  | 8:00-5:00 - Mezzanine Room 14, 3rd floor

Breakfast | Time 8:00-9:00 - California Ballroom, 2nd floor

National Teams Breakfast  | Time 8:00-9:00 - Laguna AB, 4th floor-  By invitation

General Session | Time 9:15-10:45 - Pacific Ballroom, 2nd floor

Workshop #1: Sharing Your Story  |  Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM - California Ballroom D, 2nd floor

Science & Brain Health Panel Luncheon  | Time 12:15-2:00 - Pacific Ballroom, 2nd floor

Workshop #2: Unifying Brain Health Awareness in Communities  | Time: 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM - California Ballroom, 2nd floor

Workshop #3: Driving Engagement Through Action  |  Time: 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM 

Format: Four concurrent breakout sessions. Ride to End Workshop is invite-only. 

  • Walk to End Alzheimer’s 

  • Do What You Love to End ALZ

  • Expanding Awareness, Education & Support for All Communities 

  • Relationship Events Panel Discussion: Gala Success Stories and Strategies 

  • Ride to END ALZ  - By invitation

Celebration Reception | Time 5:30-7:00 - Pacific Ballroom, 2nd floor

Delegate Materials

Summit delegates received this workbook as a tool to take notes and share learnings with others when they return home.


Know Before You Go

Post Summit Survey (Coming Soon)

Handouts

Workshop #3 Expanding Awareness

DEI Toolkit: