Paralyzed Veterans of America to Hold 2026 Healthcare Summit in Las Vegas

Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) has announced that its 2026 Healthcare Summit + Expo will be held in Las Vegas. The organization, which advocates for veterans affected by spinal cord injuries and related diseases, said the event is designed to push forward research, treatment, and policy discussions around three priority conditions: spinal cord injury (SCI), multiple sclerosis (MS), and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Why Las Vegas

Choosing Las Vegas for the summit places the event in a major travel hub that PVA says will make it easier for clinicians, researchers, caregivers, and veterans from across the country to attend. The city also offers the large convention space needed for an expo that combines educational sessions with an exhibition floor showcasing medical equipment, assistive technology, and rehabilitation services.

Focus Areas for 2026

The summit will center on three conditions that disproportionately affect paralyzed veterans and other people living with long-term neurological conditions. Organizers say the program will include clinical updates, panel discussions on access to care, and workshops aimed at improving daily quality of life for patients and families.

• Advances in spinal cord injury treatment and rehabilitation
• Updated care standards for multiple sclerosis patients
• Research and support models for people living with ALS

Part of a Broader Push for Veteran Health

The announcement comes as PVA continues to press for stronger federal support of veteran-focused research and care. The group also recently helped spotlight related causes, including efforts like the work of thousands of veteran nonprofits addressing long-standing care gaps and ongoing tributes such as honors for service members wounded in past conflicts. Volunteer-driven programs, like the recruitment drive for veteran volunteers at Hospice of Michigan, reflect the same broader effort to surround injured veterans with sustained, specialized support.

Dates, registration details, and a full speaker lineup for the 2026 summit are expected to be released in the coming months.