Registration Opens Soon: Join ADAO’s 21st Annual Asbestos Awareness & Prevention Conference on September 25 - 26, 2026 in Washington, DC - ADAO

Registration Opens Soon: Join ADAO’s 21st Annual Asbestos Awareness & Prevention Conference on September 25 – 26, 2026 in Washington, DC

Asbestos: Awareness, Prevention, and the Law

September 25–26, 2026 | Washington, D.C

The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is proud to announce that registration is opening soon for our 21st Annual Asbestos Awareness & Prevention Conference, taking place September 25–26, 2026, in the Greater Washington, D.C. area.

For more than two decades, ADAO has brought together scientists, public health experts, policymakers, advocates, labor leaders, patients, families, and community members united by one goal: preventing asbestos exposure and eliminating asbestos-related diseases. It is not only an opportunity to share life-saving information, but to celebrate and learn from our successes.

This year’s conference theme, Asbestos: Awareness, Prevention, and the Law, reflects a pivotal moment in the fight for accountability and stronger public health protections. Asbestos remains a preventable public health crisis, and there is still no safe level of exposure. While progress continues through science, policy, and legal action, millions remain at risk from ongoing and legacy asbestos exposure in homes, schools, workplaces, and communities. ADAO and our partners have developed a multi-pronged strategy that includes legal, legislative, and advocacy approaches. We look forward to sharing our wins, examining our losses, and learning what others are doing worldwide to fight the man-made scourge of asbestos-caused illnesses.

The 2026 conference will focus on how education, advocacy, regulatory action, and the law can work together to move the United States closer to an asbestos-free future.

Conference Focus Areas

This year’s program will explore three interconnected pillars:

Awareness — The latest science on asbestos exposure, disease burden, and public health impact.

Prevention — Regulatory accountability, enforcement, and protective policy solutions.

The Law — Strategic use of legal authority to advance reform, justice, and lasting protections.

Through expert panels, academic discussions, policy conversations, and community engagement, attendees will gain resources, insight, and meaningful opportunities to connect with others committed to prevention and public health.

Program at a Glance

Friday, September 25 — “A Night of Stars” Event

An evening reception brings together patients, families, advocates, partners, and professionals to build community, share stories, and strengthen connections ahead of the full conference day.

Saturday, September 26 — Mesothelioma Awareness Day, Full-Day Academic Conference

A full day of scientific, medical, legal, and policy-focused discussions followed by the ADAO Awards Dinner.

September 26 is also Mesothelioma Awareness Day, making this gathering especially meaningful. During the Awards Dinner, ADAO will hold a Mesothelioma Candle Lighting Ceremony to honor lives lost, support patients and families, and reaffirm our shared commitment to prevention, accountability, and justice.

Saturday Evening, September 26 — Awards & Recognition Dinner

Who Attends

ADAO’s Annual Conference welcomes a diverse network of attendees, including:

Scientists and researchers
Public health experts
Federal and state policymakers
Attorneys and legal advocates
Patients and affected families
Journalists and communications professionals
International delegates
Corporate sponsors and partners

Venue Information

Rooms are limited — Make your reservation today,

Marriott AC Hotel Arlington National Landing
1999 Richmond Highway
Arlington, VA 22202
Greater Washington, D.C. area

Room Rate: $159/night.

Booking window: September 22–27, 2026.

Why This Conference Matters

For over 20 years, ADAO has worked to transform awareness into action. From advancing science-based policy and supporting legislation to engaging in critical legal efforts and public education, ADAO continues to push for meaningful progress toward ending asbestos exposure.

This conference is more than an event. It is a gathering of people committed to prevention, justice, accountability, and the protection of future generations from preventable harm.

Whether you are a longtime advocate, a professional working in public health or policy, someone personally impacted by asbestos-related disease, or someone seeking to learn and engage, we invite you to join us.

Registration opens soon. We encourage attendees to register early and make plans to join us in Washington, D.C., on September 25–26, 2026.

About ADAO

The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is the largest independent asbestos victims’ organization in the United States. Founded in 2004, ADAO is dedicated to preventing asbestos exposure and eliminating asbestos-related diseases through education, advocacy, and policy reform.

Contact: linda.reinstein@adao.us

2026 Sponsors: ADAO is grateful to our sponsors and supporters, especially our Platinum Sponsors: Dean Omar Branham Shirley, LLP and Simmons Hanly Conroy, LLP, Gold Sponsors: The Gori Law Firm and Motley Rice LLC, and Silver Sponsor Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen.

The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, does not make legal referrals.