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Alzheimer’s Fast Track 2026

Please provide your information below exactly as you would like it to appear in the event program and website.
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Note: Need can mean people of different sex/genders, races/ethnicities, cultures, religions, physical abilities, sexual orientations or preferences, ages, first generation in your family to obtain a higher education degree, urban versus rural no-top tier educational institution, etc.
Registration fee includes 3 nights of single occupancy lodging in the hotel November 10, 11, and 12th, 2026, plus meals, workshop content, and opening reception. Payment link will be sent in a confirmation email once this form is completed.
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By registering for this workshop, you authorize BrightFocus Foundation to use the information submitted, as well as photos taken during the workshop, on our website and in informational and/or fundraising materials.(Required)
You will work with a collaborative team to design and present a GROUP MOCK GRANT PROPOSAL on Friday November 13th. Please choose 3 main topics of interest to be grouped accordingly.
Choose 3 Mock Grant Themes(Required)
Please note that you are responsible for lodging Friday, November 13th, airfare, and transportation to and from the workshop. Registration and payment includes meals and hotel reservations made on your behalf for November 10, 11, 12th, 2026. Your hotel stay will be at the Hilton Washington DC, National Mall the Wharf for 3 nights of single occupancy lodging. You should plan to arrive at the hotel the afternoon/evening of Tuesday, November 10th, for a reception with heavy hor d’oeuvres and to be prepared for an 8am start time on Wednesday, November 11th. The workshop will end late afternoon on Friday, November 13th.
When you click the button below, you will receive a confirmation email for Alzheimer’s Fast Track registration. By registering, you are also acknowledging that you will be sent information about future Alzheimer’s Fast Track events, and other important information. If you have any questions, please contact Sharyn Rossi at srossi@brightfocus.org. Thank you!

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