2027 ZERO Prostate Cancer Advocacy Summit February 21 –23, 2027 Washington, District of Columbia Apply Now OverviewAgenda & SpeakersApply NowFAQAdvocate GuideSponsors Frequently Asked Questions We're here to answer your questions! Learn more about how the ZERO Prostate Cancer Advocacy Summit will work, applying to attend, fundraising, and more. Expand All What can I expect if I attend the ZERO Prostate Cancer Advocacy Summit in person? The ZERO Prostate Cancer Advocacy Summit is the biggest and most impactful meeting in the movement to end prostate cancer. Held annually in Washington, D.C., it is all about fighting for change for the prostate cancer community.All Summit attendees will spend Monday in education and advocacy training sessions that will fully prepare them to spend Tuesday on Capitol Hill, sharing their stories with elected officials to change prostate cancer policy.If you have questions about the Summit, email summit@zerocancer.org to connect with a ZERO staff member. What is the cost to apply for the Advocacy Summit? In-person application is $60. This includes attendance, materials, breakfast on Monday and Tuesday, and lunch on Monday throughout the event. The application fee does not include airfare or hotel room. Where should I stay? Is there a discounted rate for a local hotel? Yes! ZERO has reserved a block of discounted rooms for attendees to stay on-site at the venue where the Summit will be hosted. The ZERO Prostate Cancer Summit will be held at the YOTEL Washington DC.Attendees can use this discounted rate by using this special link to reserve a room at the YOTEL Washington DC no later than January 21, 2027 (or until all available rooms in the block have been reserved). To reserve your room, you must provide a credit card number to hold your place, but payment will not be charged until you arrive at the hotel. Attendees who want to connect with a roommate to reduce their hotel costs can email summit@zerocancer.org. Is there a virtual option this year? No, but please plan to take advantage of ZERO’s fantastic virtual education programming year round and regular virtual advocacy opportunities. To sign up to receive virtual advocacy opportunities, please click here. What if I need financial assistance to travel to the Summit? We recognize that choosing to share your story on behalf of prostate cancer patients across the country can be a costly endeavor. ZERO staff is available to help attendees find ways to help resource their trip. When applying, check the box “Do you require financial aid to attend the Summit?” and our team will discuss options with you to offset your travel expenses.You can learn more about travel resources and assistance here. I’m interested in sponsoring the Summit. Can we chat? Definitely! ZERO is open to talking to any organizations or individuals who are interested in becoming a sponsor for the Summit. For more information on sponsorship levels and opportunities, please email Angie Hawk. What are the Bold for Blue and Impact Awards? The Bold for Blue Awards occur annually at the Summit on Sunday evening and honors the year’s top fundraisers across all of ZERO’s events and programs. The award ceremony will be fun, lively, and entertaining for all and will feature live speeches, performances, and more and’ll be livestreamed for our community around the country. Everyone attending the Summit is welcome to attend the Bold for Blue Awards. Volunteer leaders and top fundraisers are recognized and rewarded for impacting ZERO's mission. This event is a celebration, and we encourage you to wear blue for the cause and add to the festivities. You won’t want to miss it!The Impact Award honors changemakers in prostate cancer and is selected by ZERO’s Board of Directors. The nominating period closes on November 1. Do we have to schedule our own meetings with our legislators? No, ZERO will handle all of the scheduling for your meetings- all you will have to do is show up!
Frequently Asked Questions We're here to answer your questions! Learn more about how the ZERO Prostate Cancer Advocacy Summit will work, applying to attend, fundraising, and more. Expand All What can I expect if I attend the ZERO Prostate Cancer Advocacy Summit in person? The ZERO Prostate Cancer Advocacy Summit is the biggest and most impactful meeting in the movement to end prostate cancer. Held annually in Washington, D.C., it is all about fighting for change for the prostate cancer community.All Summit attendees will spend Monday in education and advocacy training sessions that will fully prepare them to spend Tuesday on Capitol Hill, sharing their stories with elected officials to change prostate cancer policy.If you have questions about the Summit, email summit@zerocancer.org to connect with a ZERO staff member. What is the cost to apply for the Advocacy Summit? In-person application is $60. This includes attendance, materials, breakfast on Monday and Tuesday, and lunch on Monday throughout the event. The application fee does not include airfare or hotel room. Where should I stay? Is there a discounted rate for a local hotel? Yes! ZERO has reserved a block of discounted rooms for attendees to stay on-site at the venue where the Summit will be hosted. The ZERO Prostate Cancer Summit will be held at the YOTEL Washington DC.Attendees can use this discounted rate by using this special link to reserve a room at the YOTEL Washington DC no later than January 21, 2027 (or until all available rooms in the block have been reserved). To reserve your room, you must provide a credit card number to hold your place, but payment will not be charged until you arrive at the hotel. Attendees who want to connect with a roommate to reduce their hotel costs can email summit@zerocancer.org. Is there a virtual option this year? No, but please plan to take advantage of ZERO’s fantastic virtual education programming year round and regular virtual advocacy opportunities. To sign up to receive virtual advocacy opportunities, please click here. What if I need financial assistance to travel to the Summit? We recognize that choosing to share your story on behalf of prostate cancer patients across the country can be a costly endeavor. ZERO staff is available to help attendees find ways to help resource their trip. When applying, check the box “Do you require financial aid to attend the Summit?” and our team will discuss options with you to offset your travel expenses.You can learn more about travel resources and assistance here. I’m interested in sponsoring the Summit. Can we chat? Definitely! ZERO is open to talking to any organizations or individuals who are interested in becoming a sponsor for the Summit. For more information on sponsorship levels and opportunities, please email Angie Hawk. What are the Bold for Blue and Impact Awards? The Bold for Blue Awards occur annually at the Summit on Sunday evening and honors the year’s top fundraisers across all of ZERO’s events and programs. The award ceremony will be fun, lively, and entertaining for all and will feature live speeches, performances, and more and’ll be livestreamed for our community around the country. Everyone attending the Summit is welcome to attend the Bold for Blue Awards. Volunteer leaders and top fundraisers are recognized and rewarded for impacting ZERO's mission. This event is a celebration, and we encourage you to wear blue for the cause and add to the festivities. You won’t want to miss it!The Impact Award honors changemakers in prostate cancer and is selected by ZERO’s Board of Directors. The nominating period closes on November 1. Do we have to schedule our own meetings with our legislators? No, ZERO will handle all of the scheduling for your meetings- all you will have to do is show up!
