Join us for 2026!
2026's SOS will be the 37th consecutive year that NASHIA has hosted the conference.
SOS continues to bring state leaders together, alongside brain injury advocacy organizations, partners, researchers, and providers.
This year’s conference will highlight work in the Criminal Legal System (CLS), Clinical Practices (CP), Behavioral Health (BH), and Medicaid/Long-Term Services & Supports as content tracks, as well as bring content applicable to the whole brain injury community.
Format
NASHIA's 2026 State of the States in Brain Injury Conference is in-person in Little Rock, Arkansas! In addition to the same great brain injury content you know and love, this year’s event will showcase 7 plenary sessions, 6 sets of concurrent sessions, and 4 engaging content tracks. Tracks in the Criminal Legal System (CLS) and Clinical Practices (CP) will weave throughout the entire conference, while a Behavioral Health track kicks off the week and a Medicaid/Long-Term Services & Supports track rounds off the latter half.
Dates and Location
Aug. 31, Afternoon Plenaries and Evening Welcome Reception.
Sep. 1, Full Day: Main Conference AND Criminal Legal System, Clinical Practices, and Behavioral Health Content Tracks.
Sep. 2, Full Day: Main Conference AND Criminal Legal System, Clinical Practices, and Medicaid/LTSS Content Tracks.
Sep. 3, Half Day: Main Conference AND Criminal Legal System, Clinical Practices, and Medicaid/LTSS Content Tracks
Little Rock Marriott (Conference Location)
3 Statehouse Plaza
Little Rock, AR 72201
Rates
Full Conference (Aug 31 - Sep 3)**
$850 NASHIA Member Early Bird (Until 4/26/26)
$900 NASHIA Member (From 4/27 to 6/28/26)
$975 NASHIA Member (After 6/28/26; Late Registration Rate)
$950 Non-member Early Bird (Until 4/26/26)
$1000 Non-member (From From 4/27 to 6/28/26)
$1075 Non-member (After 6/28/26; Late Registration Rate)
Single Day Rate**
$325 NASHIA Member (Until 6/28/26)
$375 NASHIA Member (After 6/28/26; Late Registration Rate)
$350 Non-member (Until 6/28/26)
$400 Non-member (After 6/28/26; Late Registration Rate)
*Register 10 (of one rate) and get one free! Contact sos@nashia.org for your discount code.
**A late fee of $50 added to all tickets after 6/28/26
Hotel Information
Little Rock Marriott (Conference Location)
3 Statehouse Plaza
Little Rock, AR 72201
Event rate: $110/night
Deadline to Book: July 30th, 2026
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsoring the SOS Conference promises a multitude of benefits that extend beyond mere visibility. By aligning your brand with our event, you're not just investing in a platform for exposure; you're becoming an integral part of a dynamic and influential community. Your sponsorship will facilitate meaningful connections with industry leaders, experts, and potential clients, fostering collaborations that can shape the future of your business. Additionally, SOS offers a unique opportunity to showcase your products or services directly to a targeted audience, ensuring that your brand message resonates with key decision-makers. As a sponsor, you're not just supporting an event; you're investing in the growth and innovation of your industry while positioning your company as a forward-thinking and engaged partner.
Download the 2026 Sponsorship Prospectus!
Payment and Cancellation Policy
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
SOS attendees should register by Sunday, June 28, 2026, and submit payment or a purchase order prior to the conference. A $50 late fee is included in ticket price for all registrations after Sunday, June 28, 2026.
SEND A SUBSTITUTE:
Know someone who is interested in attending in your place? A $50 administrative fee enables you to transfer your registration to another person simply by emailing info@nashia.org. Substitutions may be made up until the registration deadline of Sunday, June 28, 2026. Payment for substitutions must be made at the time of processing.
REQUEST A REFUND:
We are happy to accommodate a refund for your registration fee if you are unable to find a substitute prior to the deadline. Cancellations must be made in writing by emailing info@nashia.org. Cancellations received on or before Sunday, June 28, 2026, will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. Unfortunately, no refunds will be given for cancellations received after Sunday, June 28, 2026.
Contact Us
Have questions? Contact info@nashia.org.
Photos Courtesy of Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureaus
Conference Content Tracks
Full Conference Tracks
SOS 2026 will feature two tracks of content dedicated to the Criminal Legal System and Brain Injury and Clinical Practices that will weave throughout the entire conference. Existing resources and tools will be shared. Presenters representing all aspects of the system will discuss challenges and areas for intervention of best practice approaches for brain injury. Examples of training, screening, and collaboration will be reviewed, and various criminal legal and clinical practice providers will be represented in presentations. States and partners can learn from successful models and take home examples to apply to their work.
Split Conference Tracks
SOS 2026 will begin with a content track focused on Behavioral Health, and conclude with a content track focused on Long-Term Services & Supports. National Subject Matter Experts will discuss existing services and potential areas for supports that states can explore, as well as provide guidance on procedures and processes. Resources for technical assistance and support will be identified.
States and partners will share current practices and supports, and plan for future expansion of the types and extent of services as well as additional funding sources and potential providers.
All content tracks are intended for brain injury programs AND their partners within the CLS, CP, BH, and LTSS fields to learn together. Please spread the word to your counterparts in the state working within these areas!
