Insurance Roundtable (Invite only) 

AUA is holding its 2nd Annual Insurance Roundtable in Washington, DC. The event will bring together urologists, patients, coding and billing experts, industry stakeholders, insurance representatives, and Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) to engage in constructive, collegial, open discussions to advance understanding of private payer and MAC policies and processes, learn how coverage and reimbursement policies and procedures impact patient outcomes and experiences, and Identify and elevate recurring issues across regions and payers. These discussions will inform AUA’s payment policy priorities, payer outreach efforts, and future policy and advocacy initiatives. 

Research Advocacy Symposium 

The AUA is uniquely positioned to deliver a workshop to help researchers cultivate the advocacy skills needed to develop connections and have conversations with alternative funding sources as the federal funding research opportunity landscape becomes increasingly unpredictable.

The 2026 Research Advocacy Symposium brings together stakeholders from across the urology policy, advocacy, and research community to empower and equip attendees with the necessary skills to engage in research advocacy, navigate funding uncertainty, and help ensure the future pipeline for urologic research. 

Potential agenda topics include:

• Research Advocacy Skills Development
• Surveying the Funding Opportunities Landscape
• How to Establish Connections and Grow Your Network
• How to Translate the Impact of Your Research to Funders & Policymakers

Evening Grand Reception – Planet Word Museum

Planet Word is a must-visit experience for healthcare advocates on Capitol Hill because it puts the spotlight on what matters most in your work: clear, credible, and persuasive communication. The museum’s immersive, interactive exhibits show how words shape understanding, influence decisions, and inspire action—exactly the skills needed when explaining complex health issues to lawmakers, staffers, and the public. 

After a day of policy meetings, Planet Word offers a refreshing and energizing opportunity to network with colleagues and reinforces why plain language, patient-centered storytelling, and inclusive messaging are so powerful in advancing sustainable urology practice and improving patient outcomes. Located just minutes from Capitol Hill, it’s both convenient and meaningful—a place where healthcare advocates can reconnect with the impact of their voices and leave inspired to communicate with even greater clarity and purpose. 

Public Policy Forum Podium Sessions 

Virtual Poster Presentations and Public Policy Forum: For the third consecutive year, the AUA Summit 2026 will feature a Public Policy Forum showcasing rising stars in urology. This opportunity is only open to medical students, urology residents, and fellows. Applicants submitted a virtual poster related to their work or research on a policy or advocacy-related topic affecting urology or patients with urologic conditions. Check out all the submitted posters and make sure to attend the 2026 Public Policy Forum during the Summit in Washington, DC, where select applicants will present their work. This was one of the highest-rated sessions last year. Be there in support of the incredible work being done by these rising stars. 

AUAPAC Reception with Members of Congress (Exclusive to 2026 AUAPAC Donors)

You’re invited to an exclusive AUAPAC donor reception with members of Congress! Join us for an evening of conversation with policymakers, hors d’oeuvres, and an open bar! Become an AUPAC member today to attend the reception at the AUA Advocacy Summit. View the AUAPAC's Giving Level Information. 

AUAPAC Breakfast with Members of Congress (Exclusive to 2026 Silver Level AUAPAC Donors and Up)

Donate to AUAPAC today and join us for a private breakfast with members of Congress at the Penn Avenue Terrace - JW Marriott. You can access this exclusive breakfast by donating to AUAPAC at the Silver level or above. Donors at this breakfast will also receive an AUAPAC lapel pin and gift. View the AUAPAC’s Giving Level Information.

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