COMPANIES AND ORGANIZATIONS PARTICIPATING
MOMA: AccessProgram
Francesca Rosenberg- Director, Access Programs and Initiatives Learning and Engagement
Smithsonian Science Education Center: Transforming K-12 Education Through Science™
Dr. Carol O’Donnell- Director, The Douglas M. Lapp and Anne B. Keiser
Barkaat Art Foundation
Dr. Arshia Qasim Ahmad- Founder / Director. Neurologist, physician-scientist
The Lulu Essey Podcast
Lulu Essey- Executive Creative Director
JP. Morgan
Life Sciences and Healthcare Banking
Mount Sinai Health System
Sanofi
Anavex
Unravel Bioscience
BrainScope
GrayMatter
5Q Spectra
LOCATION
7 Time Square, Brown Rudnick LLP, New York, NY 10036
CONFERENCE
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
RECEPTION
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM.
- A Special Guest Appearance by Renowned Artist:
Francis Jocky
Francis Jocky- is a Cameroonian-born, New York-based singer, songwriter, producer, and performer known for his distinctive voice and soulful, international sound. He has shared the stage and worked with legendary artists including Stevie Wonder, Bono, Jon Anderson, and Isaac Hayes. A classically trained pianist and songwriter, Francis holds a Ph.D. from the Sorbonne and brings together music, culture, and a truly global perspective. His energetic live performances have earned him recognition from audiences and critics around the world.
ABOUT US
Why HAS Foundation Conference Matters
Advancing Neurological Health Through Science, Innovation, and Creativity
HAS Foundation Conference is distinguished by cultivating a collaborative and inclusive research culture and bringing together an unprecedented community of scientists, clinicians, engineers, researchers, innovators, and experts in the cognitive neuroscience of music and language, and explore how advances in neuroscience, medicine, technology, and the science of creativity can collectively advance brain health and improve outcomes for individuals with neurological disorders.
Unlike traditional scientific meetings centered on a single discipline, the
HAS Foundation Fall Conference 2026, will create a collaborative ecosystem where neuroscience, medicine, technology, and the arts converge. Through the exchange of ideas and the development of interdisciplinary partnerships, participants help accelerate the translation of scientific discoveries into innovative clinical solutions and improved neurological health. This fall, we will place a particular emphasis on Parkinson’s disease, while continuing to address other critical challenges across the neurological diseases.
Connecting Discovery to Impact
Laboratory Discoveries→ Clinical Studies
Technology Development→ Patient Care
Neuroscience Research →Therapeutic Innovation
Participants gain access to
- Interdisciplinary perspectives
- Innovative research and clinical insights
- Mentorship and professional development
- Networking and collaboration opportunities
- A global community dedicated to advancing neurological health
Why You Should Attend
1. Experience a Truly Interdisciplinary Platform
HAS Foundation bridges disciplines and brings leaders together around one shared goal: the best possible patient outcomes.
- Neuroscience and neurology
- Rehabilitation medicine
- Teleneurology
- Biotechnology and pharmaceutical research
- Clinical healthcare practice
- Art-Based cognitive neuroscience health
What you gain
A unique opportunity to be exposed to new perspectives, research approaches, and collaborators beyond traditional fields that expand understanding, inspire innovative discoveries, bridge the gap between scientific discovery and comprehensive neurological care, and support the development of new ideas, approaches, and solutions to improve patient outcomes.
2. Move Beyond Symptom Management Toward Discovery and Innovation
HAS Foundation focuses on understanding the mechanisms that influence brain function and recovery.
- Neuroplasticity
- Cognition
- Emotion regulation
- Memory
- Motor recovery
- Social engagement
- Biomarkers and therapeutic development
What you gain
A new perspective on neurological health that moves beyond treating symptoms to addressing the complexity of brain disorders and the lives they affect.
3. Discover the Science Behind Arts and Brain Health
A defining feature of HAS Foundation is the exploration of arts-based approaches through the lens of neuroscience and medicine.The conference examines how creativity and artistic experiences influence:
- The neural and evolutionary foundations of music cognition
- The relationship between music, language, and the brain
- Movement, neuroplasticity, and motor rehabilitation
- Visual arts, perception, and cognition
- Creative expression and emotional regulation
- Non invasive therapeutic approaches
What you gain
Learn how research on music, movement, and creative expression is revealing new insights into brain function, neuroplasticity, cognition, emotion, and recovery—bridging neuroscience, clinical practice, rehabilitation, and innovation.
4. Connecting Discovery, Investment, and Innovation with Real-World Impact and Future Investigators
- Investor & venture capital perspectives
- Creates pathways across disciplines, research, and investment
- Trainee workshops
- Mentorship opportunities
- Structured networking activities
- Research-to-investment conversations
- Opportunities to connect emerging discoveries with funding and strategic partnerships
What you gain
Connections, guidance, and opportunities to transform discoveries into solutions that advance healthcare in neurological and neurodegenerative disorders. Explore opportunities to translate research and emerging discoveries into real-world impact. Gain insight into funding, investment, and commercialization pathways.
HAS FOUNDATION
Supporting patients, amplifying their voices, and bringing together the people and resources needed to improve their care and outcomes.
OUR MISSION
Is to help individuals affected by neurological conditions and provide ongoing support for their family members, so no one has to face these challenges alone.
OUR VISION
Rooted in mindfulness and compassion, where individuals and families affected by neurological conditions and brain trauma are supported through ethical science, collaborative innovation, and whole-person care.
“THE FUTURE IS NOT WRITTEN - ITS OURS TO WRITE - TOGETHER”
We're proud to partner with a dedicated team of health professionals and doctors to provide essential support, training, and guidance to families caring for loved ones with brain trauma and neurodegenerative diseases. Research, treatment, and rehabilitation—advocating for those affected and offering continued support to survivors on their journey to recovery.
Through science, compassion, and ethically grounded collaboration, we aim to address challenges for individuals affected by neurological conditions and brain trauma—including complex neurodegenerative disorders such as ALS, Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and Parkinson’s disease, all of which share underlying challenges related to progressive neural deterioration, impaired communication between brain cells, and declining cognitive or motor function.
JOIN THE MOVEMENT
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Be part of a growing community redefining how we understand the brain, healing, and human potential.
Contact: Lizzie Smith, Partnerships & Development Coordinator, at Lsmith@hasfund.org.