About the Summit
This is a new portion of CureFest!
Friday – Saturday:
This summit will bring experts in the field of pediatric neuro-oncology and many opportunities for anyone wanting to learn more about the #1 disease-related killer of our children: Brain Cancer!
29
Speakers
5
Panel Discussions
6
Breakout Events
15
Topics
The BrainStorm Summit
Friday – Saturday, September 23-24, 2022
National Press Club & JW Marriott, Washington, DC
A CureFest Affiliated Event
Our Keynote Speaker
Norman E. “Ned” Sharpless, M.D., served as Director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) for 5 years from 2017 to 2022. He also served as Acting Commissioner for Food and Drugs at the US FDA for seven months in 2019, before returning to the NCI Directorship. Prior to his work in the US government, Dr. Sharpless served as the Director of the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of North Carolina (UNC).
Day 01 -September 23rd
Brain Storm Summit Breakfast, Lunch and Presentations
BrainStorm Summit Presentations
Registration is required
7:15 a.m. Registration & Breakfast
7:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Program & Luncheon
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. White House Childhood Cancer Briefing Watch Party
Ends at 5:00 pm EDT.
National Press Club – 529 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20045
$75/person (includes breakfast and lunch) We recommend children under 11 make alternate arrangements for the day.
White House Childhood Cancer Briefing Watch Party
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. White House Childhood Cancer Briefing Watch Party – Space is limited. Open to public after all summit attendees are accommodated.
National Press Club – 529 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20045
Hero Round Up – Leia’s Kids Foundation Children’s Activity
Leia’s Kids Foundation Children’s Activity
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Open for ages 4 – 14
Teen and Young Adult Event
7 p.m.
Sponsored by American Cancer Society, Rally Foundation, Arms Wide Open Childhood Cancer Foundation and Tough2gether Against DIPG
Leave for Children’s National Research & Innovation Center
Lab Tour, Games, Pizza Party, Social for ages 13-23
Return to JW Marriott at 10:30
Welcome Party for all Childhood Cancer Families on Freedom Plaza
CureFest Family Welcome Night
5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Freedom Plaza
Hosted by CureFest
Day 02 – September 24th
Tough2gether Against DIPG Breakfast –Shining Their Light, Leading our Way
8:00 Registration Check in and Connection Time
8:20 Breakfast Begins
Survivorship Breakfast Workshops
8:30 a.m. Survivorship Breakfast – Registration Required $25
9:00 a.m. Children’s Workshops
Sponsors & Partners
We are so grateful for the financial support of our sponsors and the hours of time they have devoted to bring the vision for this summit to life!
