Tickets on Sale for ASF’s 13th Annual Day of Learning 

New York, NY — January 21, 2026 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, announced today that registration is open for its 13th Annual Day of Learning. This highly anticipated event will take place in person on March 26, 2026, at 583 Park Avenue in New York City.

The Day of Learning is a TED-style science conference designed for families, individuals with autism, advocates, clinicians, service providers, and early-career investigators. It brings together leading autism researchers who share cutting-edge findings and insights into pressing scientific and community issues.

This year’s program will focus on shifts in the federal research funding landscape, efforts by autism scientists to counter misinformation, advances in understanding autism subtypes, prospects for genetic medicines, and insights into familial recurrence patterns.

Register for the 13th Annual Day of Learning here.

Featured Speakers and Topics: 

  • Former NIMH Director Dr. Josh Gordon | Columbia University
    Understanding the Changing Autism Research Landscape
  • Dr. Helen Tager-Flusberg | Boston University & Coalition for Autism Scientists
    Pushing Back: Autism Scientists Speak Out
  • Dr. David Mandell | University of Pennsylvania
    The Promise of the Federal ADSI Studies
  • Dr. John Spiro | Simons Foundation
    Confirming New Autism Subtypes
  • Dr. Stephan Sanders | Oxford University & UCSF
    Prospects for Genetic Medicines
  • Dr. Diana Schendel | Drexel University
    Understanding Family Recurrence Risk Beyond the First Degree

Early bird tickets are available until February 13. In addition, a limited number of reduced-price “first-time attendee” tickets will be available for individuals who have not previously attended an ASF Day of Learning. Tickets can be purchased here.

Please note that we have a new venue for the event this year at 583 Park Avenue in New York City.

About the Autism Science Foundation

The Autism Science Foundation (ASF) is a 501(c)(3) public charity. Its mission is to fund breakthrough research that will improve the lives of people with autism. To learn more about the Autism Science Foundation or to make a donation, visit www.autismsciencefoundation.org.

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ASF Media Contact:
C.J. Volpe
Autism Science Foundation
cvolpe@autismsciencefoundation.org