Media Center
Welcome to the official media center for HA CONNECT 2026, the nation's largest conference dedicated to hydrocephalus. This page provides members of the media with conference information, interview opportunities, press materials, downloadable assets, and media contacts.
Conference Dates:
July 23–25, 2026
Location:
JW Marriott Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN
Media Contact
Ines Schlegel
Director of Communications & Marketing
ines@hydroassoc.org
The 19th National Conference on Hydrocephalus (HA CONNECT 2026) is the Hydrocephalus Association's premier educational conference and the largest gathering dedicated to hydrocephalus in North America.
What is HA CONNECT?
- Three-day national conference held July 23–25, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana with 600+ attendees.
- More than 70 educational sessions covering the latest advances in hydrocephalus research, treatment, advocacy, and lifelong care.
- Interactive exhibits, networking opportunities, and community events for attendees of all ages.
Who Attends?
- Individuals living with hydrocephalus across the lifespan
- Parents, caregivers, and family members
- Neurosurgeons, neurologists, neuropsychologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
- Researchers and scientists
- Medical device and industry leaders
Why It Matters
- Connects the hydrocephalus community with leading medical experts and researchers.
- Showcases the latest scientific discoveries, clinical advances, and innovations in care.
- Provides education, support, and resources for families and individuals living with hydrocephalus.
Featured Speakers
- Danny Bonaduce – Actor, radio personality, and advocate living with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH).
- Katie Lucas – President of Lucas Oil and nationally recognized business and philanthropic leader.
- More than 100 nationally and internationally recognized physicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals presenting throughout the conference.
Interview Opportunities
- Danny Bonaduce
- Katie Lucas, President of Lucas Oil
- Leading neurosurgeons, neurologists, and researchers
- Individuals and families living with hydrocephalus
- Hydrocephalus Association leadership
About the Hydrocephalus Association
Founded in 1983 by the parents of children with hydrocephalus, the Hydrocephalus Association (HA) is the nation’s largest and most widely respected organization dedicated to hydrocephalus. Since 2009, HA has invested over $17 million in cutting-edge research, making us the largest non-profit, non-governmental funder of hydrocephalus research in the United States.