Save the Date — ABC Advocacy Summit 2026
Mark your calendar for America’s Blood Centers 2026 Advocacy Summit, a premier two-day advocacy event bringing together blood centers, partners, and stakeholders focused on strengthening the nation’s blood supply through policy advocacy and grassroots action.
📅 June 8–9, 2026
📍 Washington, D.C.
More information — including registration details, agenda, and hotel information — will be shared as we get closer to the event.
Stay tuned and plan to join us in Washington, D.C. to raise your voice for lifesaving advocacy in 2026!
Who Should Attend:
This summit is tailored for:
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Community Blood Center Professionals: Staff and leadership from community blood centers across the nation
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Patient Advocates: Representatives from organizations supporting patients who depend on blood transfusions
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Partnering Organizations: Representatives from partnering organizations supporting Blood Advocacy Week and the work of America’s Blood Centers.
Learn More About Blood Advocacy Week
The Advocacy Summit is part of Blood Advocacy Week, an annual initiative led by America's Blood Centers that brings together blood donors and community members plus more than 80 organizations to advance policies that support blood donation in America. Learn more and join today.
Our Advocacy Agenda:
America’s Blood Centers and our members are committed to addressing the challenges facing community blood centers that ensure a safe and available blood supply is always available to meet patient needs.
Take Action Today
Advocacy doesn’t start in Washington—it starts with being informed and engaged year-round. America’s Blood Centers offers tools and resources to help blood centers and advocates take action today, from understanding federal policy priorities to contacting lawmakers and amplifying key messages. Visit the ABC Advocacy Action Center to access up-to-date advocacy resources and learn how you can support a strong and sustainable blood supply between Advocacy Summits.
