Join us in Nashville on September 6, 2025, for our free educational event designed for people with Parkinson’s and their loved ones. This in-person event features a program with sessions on navigating Parkinson's, managing care and learning about research participation. The accompanying Partner Expo includes information on treatment options and local resources for the Parkinson’s community.
Event Details
Date and Time: Saturday, September 6, 2025, 9a.m. – 2p.m. CT
Registration and Partner Expo open at 9a.m.; program begins at 10a.m.
Venue: Omni Nashville Hotel
250 Rep. John Lewis Way S.
Nashville, TN 37203
Please find more details below the program schedule.
Program Schedule
9:00 - 10:00
Registration & Morning Expo
Registration and Partner Expo are open. Breakfast is available. Coffee, tea, water and snacks will be available throughout the day.
10:00 - 10:15
Welcome and Introduction
The Michael J. Fox Foundation and event moderator provide an overview of the day's program.
10:15 - 11:15
Building Your Parkinson’s Care Team
Panelists discuss the importance of seeing a movement disorder specialist and building a care team of other providers.
11:15 - 11:45
Break
Partner Expo is open. Snacks, coffee and tea available.
11:45 - 12:45
Exploring the Latest in Parkinson’s Research
Researchers discuss progress, challenges and reasons for optimism in search for better treatments and a cure for Parkinson’s.
12:45 - 1:30
Lunch
Partner Expo is open. Boxed lunch is available.
1:30 - 2:00
Turning Education into Action
Community members share ways to get involved in Parkinson's research and care.
More Event Details
Parking: Parking is free for all attendees. Valet is available for free at the Omni Nashville Hotel. If you’d prefer to self-park for free, please use the Music City Center garage at 201 Rep. John Lewis Way, South.
Accessibility: This event is fully accessible and is designed for people at every stage in their journey with Parkinson's. Assisted hearing headsets will be available for live programming, and ASL translators are available upon advance request.
Translation Services: There will be live Spanish-language translation of programming offered at this event. Register to reserve headsets for your party. There will also be Spanish-language written materials and bilingual staff available to answer questions.
Meals: Complimentary breakfast, snacks and boxed lunch will be provided to all registered attendees. Coffee, tea and water will also be available throughout the day. View the program schedule and more important details on our website.
We will send you reminder emails closer to the event with more on content and day-of logistics.
Cost: Free. There is no cost to attend Parkinson's IQ + You events, thanks to support from our generous sponsors. For more information on making this event financially accessible, including discounted hotel room rates and uber vouchers, please reach out to parkinsonsiq@michaeljfox.org.
Hotel Accomodations: To book a hotel room at the Omni Nashville Hotel at a discounted rate of $379/night, please use this link.
We also have rooms available at Tru by Hilton Nashville Downtown Convention Center (500 Rep. John Lewis Way South) at a discounted rate of $249/night. To book a room at Tru by Hilton, please use this link.
Uber Vouchers: The Foundation is happy to offer Uber vouchers to cover the cost of transportation to and from the event for those who request them. To request your Uber voucher, please email parkinsonsiq@michaeljfox.org.
More information is available in the FAQs.
Meet the Moderators
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Allie Signorelli
Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2022, MJFF Patient Council Member
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Sohini Chowdhury
Chief Program Officer, MJFF
Interested in attending the event?
Parkinson's IQ + You is free, but advance registration is highly recommended. Each registration is good for the admission of one person. If you have a family member or friend coming with you, please make sure they register as well.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
National Partners
