# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 5th Stomach Cancer Empowerment Summit / 3rd Gastric Cancer Advocacy Day– Washington, DC
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Tue, 10 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Patient Empowerment Summit
Join us in Washington, DC, for the 5th Stomach Cancer Empowerment Summit.
This year’s theme — Turning Insight Into Impact — highlights the power of knowledge and collaboration to drive real-world change.

Over three days, patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and researchers will come together to:

Share stories and experiences
Learn from expert panels and interactive workshops
Build connections that strengthen survivorship and improve care
Every insight matters. Every action counts. Join us as we turn ideas into impact — together.

Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill
The Summit focuses on the present — Advocacy Day builds the future.

On the final day, participants will take what we’ve learned inside the Summit into the halls of Congress for Stomach Cancer Advocacy Day.

Evening training sessions (March 9) prepare you to share your story and amplify the collective voice of our community.

On March 10, we will meet directly with lawmakers to:

Share patient and caregiver stories
Highlight the urgent need for federal support for stomach cancer research, early detection, and equitable access to care
Build relationships with policymakers and make our voices heard on Capitol Hill

Location & What’s Included
The summit and advocacy day are free to attend, with complimentary meals and registration included.

A discounted room block has been arranged at our headquarter hotel:

? DoubleTree by Hilton Crystal City, Arlington, VA
? 300 Army Navy Dr, Arlington, VA 22202
 Rate: $169 + tax per night
 Booking Deadline: February 7, 2026
 Book Your Room Here: https://hopeforstomachcancer.regfox.com/5th-pes-dc-and-3rd-gastric-cancer-advocacy-day-march-2026

☎ Hotel phone number - (703) 416-4100— mention “Hope for Stomach Cancer Summit” for the group rate.

Included for Attendees:

Complimentary meals during the Summit
Full program registration
Shuttle service to and from Capitol Hill on Advocacy Day
Return shuttle to both the airport and hotel after Advocacy Day concludes


Transportation and lodging are the responsibility of attendees unless covered by a travel scholarship or peer-to-peer fundraising.

Event Dates
Patient Empowerment Summit
? Washington, DC — DoubleTree by Hilton Crystal City

Saturday, March 7, 2026

4:00 PM | Registration opens 
Evening | Welcome workshops, keynote panels, and networking


Sunday, March 8, 2026

Full day of interactive sessions, survivorship programs, and community-building
Monday, March 9, 2026

Morning & early afternoon | Final Summit sessions
The Summit officially concludes in the afternoon
Stomach Cancer Advocacy Day
? U.S. Capitol Hill, Washington, DC

Monday, March 9, 2026

Late afternoon & evening | Advocacy Day Training (mandatory for Advocacy participants)
Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Morning | Kickoff breakfast, then shuttle to Capitol Hill
Daytime | Meetings with congressional offices
3:00 PM | Advocacy Day concludes
 Shuttle returns to both the airport and hotel for departing attendees
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arlington/5th-stomach-cancer-empowerment-summit-3rd-gastric-cancer-advocacy-day-washington-dc/200029372175823
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## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Arlington
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC - Crystal City
- **lat**: 38.863674386596
- **long**: -77.052612458963
- **full address**: DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC - Crystal City, 400 11th St S, Arlington, VA 22202-4700, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 5th Stomach Cancer Empowerment Summit / 3rd Gastric Cancer Advocacy Day– Washington, DC being held?
  - **A:** 5th Stomach Cancer Empowerment Summit / 3rd Gastric Cancer Advocacy Day– Washington, DC takes place on Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Tue, 10 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm at DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC - Crystal City, 400 11th St S, Arlington, VA 22202-4700, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 5th Stomach Cancer Empowerment Summit / 3rd Gastric Cancer Advocacy Day– Washington, DC?
  - **A:** 5th Stomach Cancer Empowerment Summit / 3rd Gastric Cancer Advocacy Day– Washington, DC is organized by Hope For Stomach Cancer.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 5th Stomach Cancer Empowerment Summit / 3rd Gastric Cancer Advocacy Day– Washington, DC is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Arlington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 5th Stomach Cancer Empowerment Summit / 3rd Gastric Cancer Advocacy Day– Washington, DC sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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