2023 National Lupus Advocacy Summit

Learn. Connect. Advocate.

For the first time since 2019, lupus advocates will come together in Washington, DC for the nation’s largest lupus advocacy event! From April 23–25, Summit attendees will learn from experts in the field about the latest in lupus research, connect with hundreds of their fellow lupus advocates, and turn Capitol Hill purple by advocating for their members of Congress to join our fight against this terrible disease. Register online here: https://lfa. formstack.com/forms/2023summit

Learn.

Hear firsthand from the brightest minds researching and treating this disease and receive training on how to advocate for yourself and others with lupus throughout the entire year.

Connect.

There’s no other event in the world that brings together as many people affected by lupus as the Summit. Be surrounded by those who understand your challenges and can help you manage them.

Advocate.

Meet with your members of Congress to tell your lupus story and urge them to join our fight against this terrible disease by supporting policies to improve the lives of all people affected by lupus.

Registration Details

Your Summit registration fee of $50 provides you with an all-access pass to the 2023 National Lupus Advocacy Summit. We collect this fee to reserve your spot at the event and slightly offset the costs associated with planning and executing an event of this size. The registration fee is waived for advocates 18 or under.

Included in your registration fee is:

• Exclusive access to our discounted room rate at the JW Marriott, Washington, DC

• One-of-a-kind Lupus Foundation of America backpack

• Breakfast, lunch, and snacks throughout the day on Monday, April 23

• Breakfast on Tuesday, April 24 and refreshments after your meetings on Capitol Hill

• Discounted transportation to and from Capitol Hill for your congressional meetings

• Scheduled meetings with your members of Congress and access to a mobile app to help you navigate Capitol Hill, keep notes on your meetings, engage your members of Congress on social media, and more.

After you register for the Summit, you’ll receive much more information to help you prepare for your trip to Washington.

The week before the Summit, National will host a webinar to review everything you need to know and answer any final questions you may have. If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact Travis Smith, Sr. Director of Government Relations, at SmithT@ lupus.org or call 1.866-4-THELFA (866.484.3532).

Virtual Access to the 2023 Summit

For advocates unable to travel to Washington, DC this April, we will once again provide for advocates to participate virtually by streaming Summit sessions, connecting with their fellow advocates, and urging their members of Congress to support policies to improve the lives of people with lupus. Register now for virtual access to the Summit! Register online here: https://lfa.formstack.com/ forms/2023summit