Sunday, February 22, 2026
JW Marriott Washington, DC
1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20004
Held the day before the AUA Summit, the Patient Advocacy Connections Program (PACP) is an event designed to expand, strengthen, and unify the voice of urologic patients. The day-long, in-person event in Washington, DC brings together patient advocacy organizations, patients and care partners, and other leaders in healthcare policy for patient-centered advocacy and lobbying in preparation to hit the Hill.
PACP participants will then join urologists at the AUA Summit, a program that includes in-person programming and a day of Capitol Hill meetings. By having patient and physician teams sharing their unique personal experiences on Capitol Hill, we strengthen our messaging and have a stronger impact on the policies that benefit urologic patients and their families.
What to Expect
- Sunday, February 22: Presentations and discussions on the most pressing policy priorities impacting urologic patients, patient-centered advocacy and lobbying trainings on what we’re advocating for, why, and how to weave your personal experience in, and a networking reception. The event is designed to leave participants feeling empowered and well-versed in advocating for policy matters that impact them.
- Monday, February 23: General legislative sessions, sessions with invited members of Congress, and plenary sessions moderated by thought leaders in the urologic community. Participants will get more training on what we’re lobbying for and a chance to prep with the other advocates they’ll be on Capitol Hill with.
- Tuesday, February 24: Participants will be teamed with one or more physicians and head out to Capitol Hill for a day of in-person meetings with legislators.
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Day |
Event |
Location |
|---|---|---|
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February 22 |
Patient Advocacy Connections Program (PACP) |
JW Marriott Washington, DC |
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February 23 |
AUA Summit |
JW Marriott Washington, DC |
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February 24 |
AUA Summit |
Capitol Hill |
Please note that all event registrants must be able to travel and come to Washington, DC for the entire duration of the events, including PACP (February 22) and the AUA Summit (February 23-25). If scheduling conflicts prevent you from being there on Monday, February 23 and Tuesday, February 24, you can let us know on the registration form.
(Optional) Attendees are welcome to stay until Wednesday, February 25, where we'll spend the day covering physician-specific health policy issues and also hear from a keynote speaker.
Who Should Attend in 2026?
- Representatives from Patient Advocacy Organizations (including those in the Bladder Health Alliance, Kidney Cancer Impact Alliance, and Prostate Cancer Impact Alliance) interested in health policy
- Urologic Patients
- Urologic Patients and Care Partner/Caregiver Team
- Urologic Care Partners/Caregivers
How Much Will It Cost?
We are committed to elevating the patient voice, which is why we have worked hard to offset the cost of attending. There is no registration free. Additionally, whether you're a patient, caregiver, or representative from a patient advocacy organization*, we'll sponsor your attendance, coordinating and paying for your travel and accommodations per our Travel Guidelines. Patient sponsorships are limited so register as soon as possible.
*Patient Advocacy Organization means mission-driven organizations with 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization status that serve patients with urologic conditions or diseases.