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Speaker Applications
The AUA Advocacy team invites you to apply to be featured in the 9th Annual Urology Advocacy Summit in Washington, DC, from February 23-26, 2026! This three-day event brings together hundreds of urologists, AUA leaders, patient advocacy groups and other stakeholders to discuss key policy issues affecting urology and meet with lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
General Sessions: For general programmatic sessions on the first and last days on the AUA Summit, we're seeking speakers with expertise in Medicare reimbursement and payment reform, federal research policy, telehealth and AI policy and regulation, workforce issues and other high-impact topics that relate to or align with AUA’s federal, state and patient advocacy priorities. Please note that AUA membership is not an application requirement.
Applications are Now Open!
The AUA is currently seeking speakers for the 2026 Annual Urology Advocacy Summit. While all topics that align with the AUA's advocacy priorities, there are two key areas of interest the Summit will prioritize:
- Research Funding & Advocacy: Explore issues shaping the future of scientific discovery and innovation — from the impact of federal funding cuts to strategies for strengthening national research infrastructure. Topics of interest include securing long-term research investment and reducing regulatory and administrative burdens for researchers; navigating animal research policies and emerging alternatives; proposed reforms to federal grants; and building effective academia–government partnerships.
- Men’s Health: We’re also spotlighting issues central to men’s and boys’ health. We welcome proposals addressing topics including disparities in preventive and primary care; mental health and wellness; prostate and testicular health; barriers to PSA screening; and federal initiatives to advance men’s health policy.
If you have expertise or innovative ideas in either of these areas, we invite you to submit your proposal through the AUA Summit speaker application portal. Speaker applications are due by November 7, 2025.