Join us virtually or in-person at the New York Athletic Club for the Autism Science Foundation's 10th Annual Day of Learning. The TED-style conference begins at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time and includes the following talks:

Topics include: 

• Dr. Kelsey Martin, The Simons Foundation/SFARI - "What Have We Learned from the Past 10 Years of Research"
• Dr. James McPartland, Yale University - "Where Should Research Focus in the Next 10 Years"
• Dr. Evdokia Anagnostou, University of Toronto - "Rethinking Autism’s Diagnostic Framework"
• Dr. Ana Kostic, The Seaver Center at Mount Sinai - "Next Steps for the Autism Ketamine Trials"
• Nicole Rosen, PhD Candidate, University of California at Los Angeles - "Understanding the Needs of Autism Siblings as they Grow Up"
• Dr. William Bennett, University of Indiana - "Improving Care for GI Problems in Neurodevelopmental Disorders"
• Dr. Connor Kerns, University of British Columbia - "Addressing the Challenges of Anxiety in Autism"
• Zachary Williams, MD/PhD Candidate, Vanderbilt University - "My Perspective as an Autistic Scientist Conducting Autism Research"

In-person guests receive morning coffee and buffet lunch in addition to the TED-style presentations and Q&A sessions. All in-person guests are invited to stay for the cocktail reception following the event to celebrate our 10th anniversary. Seats are limited.

Virtual participants can view all speaker presentations and the award ceremony. You will not receive meals or be able to participate in the Q&A.

NYAC Dress Code:

Men - Jackets are optional; slacks, a collared shirt and dress shoes are permitted.

Women - Business casual (skirt or slacks with blouse).

Both - Jeans, T-shirts and sneakers are prohibited.

Sponsorship Opportunities: 

Presenting Sponsor ($50,000) - Two premium tables (20 seats) at the TED-style conference; Opportunity to introduce one of the speakers. Acknowledgment from the podium. Opportunity to submit material for the information table and virtual information table. Inside back-cover or premium full-page ad in the event journal.

Honored Sponsor ($25,000) - One premium table (10 seats) at the TED-style conference. Acknowledgement from the podium. Opportunity to submit material for the information table and virtual information table. Premium full-page ad in the journal.

Featured Sponsor ($10,000) - One preferred table (10 seats) at the TED-style conference. Acknowledgement from the podium. Opportunity to submit material for the information table or virtual information table. Full-page ad in the journal.

Sponsor ($5,000) - 5 seats at the TED-style conference; Acknowledgement from the podium. Opportunity to submit material for the information table or virtual information table. Full page ad in the journal.

Friend of ASF ($1,000) Opportunity to select ONE of the following: submit materials for the information table, virtual information table, or full-page ad in the event journal.

Half Page Journal Ad Only - $500 - Half page ad in the program journal

Contact Julie Berger, jberger@autismsciencefoundation.org, by Friday, March 17, 2023.

Support for the ASF Day of Learning is provided by: