Events

2026 Advocate Leadership Summit

April 25-27, 2026; Lobby Day April 28, 2026
Washington Marriott at Metro Center


Join us for the 2026 Advocate Leadership Summit in Washington, DC on April 25-27 at the Washington Marriott at Metro Center, followed by Lobby Day on Capitol Hill on April 28! 

About the Advocate Leadership Summit

For more than 30 years, the National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) has equipped advocates with the education, tools, and training they need to lead. NBCC empowers breast cancer survivors, caregivers, and allies to take on leadership roles in clinical research, science, health policy, and legislation—driving change that directly impacts breast cancer outcomes.

The Advocate Leadership Summit is NBCC’s premier annual event, bringing together advocates from across the United States and around the world. At the Summit, participants:

  • Learn the latest breakthroughs in breast cancer science from world-renowned researchers.
  • Gain hands-on training in advocacy strategies that influence research, healthcare, and public policy.
  • Connect with grassroots leaders and peers who share a commitment to ending breast cancer.
  • Engage with public policy experts to sharpen skills for effective action on Capitol Hill and beyond.

The Summit is more than a conference—it is a movement. Each year, women and men affected by breast cancer gather to strengthen their voices, expand their knowledge, and take collective action to end breast cancer.

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