February 2, 2026 | San Francisco, Calif.
Theme: Caring for Retired Football Players
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is a degenerative brain disease caused in part by repeated traumatic brain injuries, including concussive and nonconcussive head impacts. CTE can only be definitively diagnosed post-mortem and has been primarily identified in contact sport athletes and military veterans. Reported symptoms of CTE include cognitive impairment and neurobehavioral dysregulation, but an evidence-based clinical criteria for diagnosis during life has yet to be developed.
The theme of the 2026 summit is Caring for Retired American Football Players and will focus on real-world care strategies, emerging diagnostics, and the lived experience of players and their families. Participants will learn about all aspects of CTE including its pathology, genetics, biomarkers, imaging, clinical syndromes, clinical criteria, differential diagnosis, impact on families, and what it is like to live with suspected CTE. The summit is organized by the Concussion Legacy Foundation with the content developed in collaboration with the Boston University CTE Center and UCSF Memory and Aging Center.
Hosted on the UCSF Mission Bay campus, and is designed for clinicians, researchers, and advocates working to improve outcomes for those impacted by brain trauma, as well as suspected CTE patients and their families.
Conference Information
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Conference Information
Target Audience
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Monday, February 2, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
6.75 CME Credits | In-Person Event
Organized by the Concussion Legacy Foundation in collaboration with the Boston University CTE Center (BU) and University of California, San Francisco Memory and Aging Center (UCSF).
The Concussion Legacy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charity based in the United States with chapters in Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom. It was founded by Robert Cantu, MD, and Chris Nowinski, PhD to support athletes, veterans and all affected by concussions and CTE, to promote smarter sports and safer athletes through education and innovation, and End CTE through prevention and research. CLF is a proud supporter of and collaborator with the Boston University CTE Center.
Morning: Understanding and Diagnosing CTE
Midday: Caring for the Patient
Afternoon: Public Health and Lived Experience
Morning: Understanding and Diagnosing CTE
Midday: Caring for the Patient
Afternoon: Public Health and Lived Experience
Lunch Break
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and the Concussion Legacy Foundation. Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Attendees will be eligible to claim:
6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (for physicians)
6.75 APA CE credits (for psychologists)
Instructions for claiming credit will be provided at the event and in post-conference materials.
Registration
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Registration
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Contact
Registration will open soon. Fee and payment details are currently being finalized.
University of California, San Francisco
William J Rutter Center at UCSF Mission Bay
1675 Owens St, San Francisco, CA 94158
Hotel Block: A discounted hotel block is available for booking at XXX.
Parking and public transportation details will be shared before the event.
We welcome sponsors who are committed to improving the lives of those affected by CTE. Sponsors will receive recognition on the event website and signage at the conference.
To learn more about sponsorship levels and benefits, contact Director of Development Tia Sneath at [email protected].
For questions about the conference or registration: [email protected]
For questions about continuing education credits: [email protected]
For media inquiries: [email protected]
For sponsorship: [email protected]
The event is geared toward clinicians, researchers, and football families, but all interested attendees are welcome.
A livestream or recording option is still being considered.
Yes, lunch and refreshments will be provided to all registered attendees.
You’ll receive instructions during and after the event on how to claim credit.
