Join us in St. Louis for our free educational event designed for people with Parkinson’s and their loved ones. This in-person event features sessions on navigating Parkinson’s, managing care, and the latest research. The accompanying Parter Expo includes information on treatment options and local resources for the Parkinson’s community.
Event Details
Date and Time: August 15, 2026, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Registration and Partner Expo open at 9 a.m.; program begins at 10 a.m.
Venue: Marriott St. Louis Grand Hotel
800 Washington Avenue
Saint Louis, MO
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. Free valet will be available in front of the Majestic Ballroom on Washington and N 9th St.
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.
More information is available in the FAQs.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Parkinson’s IQ + You is brought to you with support by industry partners. Partner support allows The Michael J. Fox Foundation to furnish high-quality educational content to the Parkinson’s community while maintaining our commitment to allocate donor dollars to high-impact research.
National Partners
