We invite anyone who has been diagnosed with alopecia areata, along with their friends and family members, to attend the Conference. The educational content, as well as the activities, are planned with everyone affected by alopecia areata in mind.

We encourage you to attend as many sessions as you would like, but it is not mandatory that you attend any sessions while participating in the Conference.

The Registration and Information Desk will be located (floor/location) and will be open during the following times:

• Thursday, June 30th, 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
• Friday, July 1st, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
• Saturday, July 2nd, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Sunday, July 3rd, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Attendees participating in the Tortoise and Hair™ Walk can also check in at the Registration Desk to pick up their t-shirts prior to the walk.

We have several wonderful vendors joining us this year! For more information you can visit the Exhibitor webpage. You will be able to shop and chat with the exhibitors during the following times:

• Thursday, June 30th, 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
• Friday, July 1st, 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM
• Saturday, July 2nd, 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM

For questions about the National Alopecia Areata Foundation or for more information about the 35th Annual National Alopecia Areata International Conference please email us at info@naaf.org.

After completing your registration for the conference, you will be prompted to pay by credit card. Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover are accepted.

If you prefer to pay your conference fee by check, please mail your check no later than Wednesday, June 1, for the full amount payable to 'NAAF' with a memo of '2022 conference registration' and mail to:

National Alopecia Areata Foundation
65 Mitchell Blvd., Suite 200-B
San Rafael, CA 94903

Please email info@naaf.org or call (415) 472-3780 to cancel your registration.

Cancellations received by NAAF no later than Monday, June 13, 2022 will be refunded, less a $25 per person administrative fee.  No refunds will be given for cancellations received after June 13. Refunds will be mailed in August.

Casual attire is appropriate for the entire conference. Dressier attire is frequently chosen for the social events but is not required. Attire to keep warm while indoors is recommended since air conditioned hotels are sometimes chilly.  Please be prepared with umbrellas for rain or shine!  Make sure you wear comfortable walking shoes for the Tortoise & Hair™ Conference Walk, and don't forget to bring your outfit for the Dancing Through the Decades Dance Party!

Single/Double Occupancy:  $189
Triple Occupancy:  $214
Quadruple Occupancy:  $239
Applicable Tax:  14.5%

Check-in Time:  3:00 PM
Check-out Time:  12:00 PM

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is the closest airport, located just 4.7 miles from the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill. Metrorail is the most convenient and inexpensive way (less than $4 per person) to travel from the DCA Airport to the conference hotel (20-25 min). The Union Station Metro stop is located three blocks from the hotel.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is 27.6 miles from the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill.
The least expensive way to travel from IAD to the hotel is to take a Metrobus from the airport to Metrorail, and then Metrorail to the conference hotel (less than $10 per person) to Union Station, just three blocks from the hotel.

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is 31.7 miles from the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill. The MARC Washington DC commuter train from BWI to Union Station, located just three blocks from the conference hotel. The MARC train runs weekdays only. Free shuttles depart for the train station at BWI every 6 to 8 minutes.

Taxis and Shuttles
Uber, Lyft or Taxi are other options for transportation to the conference hotel.  From DCA the travel time to the hotel is approximately 20 minutes. From IAD to the conference hotel is 50-60 minutes. From BWI to the conference hotel is 60 minutes.

SuperShuttle can be booked online at www.supershuttle.com or call (800) 258-3826.

You can sign up to participate in the Tortoise & Hair Walk while registering for the conference. There's no entry fee, but each walker or family must have a pledge sheet with a minimum total donation of $25 per individual or $50 per family - and there will be amazing prizes for those who raise the most!

You can find more information about the Tortoise & Hair Walk HERE.

Yes! We will be attending the Nationals vs. Marlins game on Friday, July 1st, at 6:05 PM. You can find more information and purchase tickets HERE. 

While completing your online registration, parents are requred to:

• Complete permission and emergency consent forms for EACH CHILD participating in Camp.
• Provide a detailed list of safe and acceptable foods for children with allergies or special dietary needs.

This information MUST be provided before you will be able to complete your registration.

NOTE: The registration platform requires a unique email address for each registrant. If the person you're registering does not have an email address, please enter an identifier in the form of an email address as follows:  firstname.lastname@naafconference.org.

If you have a child/children who will attend the Children's Conference Camp you will need to know the following:

• Birth date and age.
• Dietary restrictions and/or food allergies.
• Any medical problems and/or current medications. 
• Name and telephone number of their doctor.
• Insurance carrier and policy number.

NOTE: You will need to complete the Children's Conference Camp paperwork before you're able to confirm your registration.  Applications will not be accepted onsite.

Each walker or family must have an online Donation Page (or Pledge Sheet) with a minimum total donation of $25 per individual or $50 per family. Details and pledge sheets will be included in conference confirmation packets, and there will be amazing prizes for the highest earners.

Don’t think you’ll be going to the conference, but still want to participate in the walk? No problem! You can set up a donation page allowing you to hold your own virtual Tortoise & Hair™ Conference Walk right in your own hometown.

1. Set a fundraising goal. It’s easy! Build your own fundraising page by clicking here.
2. Share your story. Tell others about yourself, why alopecia areata is important to you, and upload photos!
3. Share your page on Facebook and Twitter, ask your friends and family to support your goal, and invite others to join your team!

To contribute, you can donate via this LINK, or mail a check to:
National Alopecia Areata Foundation
65 Mitchell Blvd., Suite 200-B
San Rafael, CA 94903

For more information on how you can support this important event, please contact Kate Hanni at kate@naaf.org or 415-472-3780.

If you would like to apply to be an exhibitor, please print, sign and return the PDF of NAAF Exhibitor Rules and Regulations Agreement no later than Monday May 23, 2022. When we approve and counter sign your agreement, we will provide you with a unique web link to register you and your representatives as exhibitors.  Please do not register beforehand.

We offer two levels of registration. The first level is for the ‘NAAF Boutique’ exhibitors selling items over $250. The second level is for ‘NAAF Bazaar’ exhibitors where the items for sale are $250 or less.

For information on how you can support this important event, please contact Kate Hanni at kate@naaf.org or 415-472-3780.