2026 AADA Legislative Conference
Join your peers at the 2026 AADA Legislative Conference and tell Congress to reform Medicare physician payment, the Academy’s sole Federal congressional advocacy priority.
This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
What to expect
Attending the 2026 AADA Legislative Conference is as easy as 1, 2, 3. You can expect:
Two days of networking and learning from political and policy experts.
A day of meetings on Capitol Hill with other dermatologists from your state where you'll ask Congress to fix Medicare physician payment.
Support from the AADA’s grassroots staff, including pre-conference information to help you prepare. The AADA schedules all your Congressional meetings – you just need to show up!
When
Sept. 13-15, 2026
Where
J.W. Marriott
1331 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, D.C. 20004
Note: Attendees are responsible for booking a hotel in our room block. Register for the conference, then book your hotel.
2026 AADA Legislative Conference
Deadline to register is August 1, 2026.
Register NowResident Scholarship to Legislative Conference
The AADA awards several scholarships to residents who commit to year-long involvement in AADA grassroots advocacy. Following the Legislative Conference, AADA staff will follow up with award-winners to discuss a checklist of grassroots activities.
Learn MoreKeynote speaker
Alex Azar, 24th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Monday, Sept. 14, 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The AADA welcomes former Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar as the keynote speaker. Mr. Azar has extensive health care experience in the senior-most levels of the U.S. government and the private sector that gives him a unique perspective and background.
Conference resources
Explore the issues you’ll discuss with your members of Congress.
Learn more about what to expect at your meetings and how AADA helps you prepare.
Learn more about travel arrangements and hotel reservations for the AADA Legislative Conference.
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