FIFTH ANNUAL
BLACK MEN'S BRAIN HEALTH
CONFERENCE
During Super Bowl Week | Oakland, CA
Pre Conference: February 2, 2026
Conference: February 3-4, 2026
Player Networking Event: February 6, 2026
Continuing Education (CE) Credits Available! Learn More.
The Power of Community Engagement: Transforming Black Men’s Participation in Brain Health and AD/ADRD Research.
Conference Theme: The aim of this meeting was to reinvent how communities engage in and benefit from scientific research. For too long, the scientific and medical fields have been criticized for research that provides little lasting value to participating communities. By centering community voices, this conference sought to tap into genuine engagement and transform Black men’s roles in brain health and AD/ADRD research. The event was hosted at Merritt College, a public community college in Oakland, California.
ABOUT THIS CONFERENCE
The 2026 Black Men's Brain Health (BMBH) Conference was the fifth in an annual event series hosted during Super Bowl Week and funded by sponsors such as the Alzheimer's Association, the National Institute on Aging, and the NFL Alumni Association.​
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The BMBH Conference Series aims to address brain health disparities among Black men, focusing on cognitive aging, Alzheimer's disease, and sociocultural impacts, by convening experts, practitioners, and community members.
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2026 5th Annual Black Men's Brain Health Conference
MERRITT COLLEGE
OAKLAND, CA
Through rich educational programs, Merritt College fosters a culture of equity and inclusion that empowers students to achieve their greatest potential and make meaningful contributions to their respective communities and global society.
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Location:
Merritt College | R-Building | Newton-SEAL Conference Room
12500 Campus Drive
Oakland CA 94619
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(510) 531-4911
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2026 CONFERENCE SPONSORS
