The National Alopecia Areata Foundation’s 42nd Annual Conference will be held June 24–27 at the Hyatt Regency Orange County in Garden Grove, CA. Click here for more information about the hotel. NAAF has secured a limited number of rooms for our attendees at a rate of $189 per night (plus applicable taxes). Book your hotel before the room block sells out! Make the most of your experience at the 42nd Annual National Alopecia Areata Foundation Conference by staying right where the action is — at the official conference hotel! When you book within the NAAF conference room block, you’ll enjoy: Exclusive discounted group rates for attendees Ultimate convenience — all sessions, events, and networking just steps away A comfortable retreat to recharge between sessions and activities Easy opportunities to connect with other attendees throughout your stay Enjoy everything the conference — and sunny California— has to offer with ease and comfort by staying at the conference hotel. Register for the conference early to secure the lowest registration rate. Registration for children is required to participate in our Youth Camp. NOTE: Deadline for registering for Youth Camp is May 23rd. Register Today Who Should Attend the 2027 NAAF Annual Conference? The National Alopecia Areata Foundation’s Annual Conference is the premier event for the alopecia areata community. Working in collaboration with our volunteer Kitchen Cabinet, we have designed a conference program of events that has something for everyone, including individuals living with AA, parents and siblings of individuals living with AA, and those interested in treatments or who prefer to use camouflage and other cosmetic techniques. Most of all, we provide a compassionate space to empower attendees to make choices regarding how they would like to live with AA. Individuals Living with Alopecia Areata For individuals living with alopecia areata, the NAAF Annual Conference offers a unique opportunity to learn about options for treating alopecia areata, cosmetic and camouflage techniques to manage AA without treatment, and strategies to cope with the psychological and social aspects of living with AA. Most importantly, the NAAF Annual Conference creates an empowering and supportive environment where those living with alopecia areata are the norm. Conference programming will also include sessions specific to individuals with mild to moderate hair loss. Parents of Children with Alopecia Areata The NAAF Annual Conference creates a space for parents of children with alopecia areata to network with and learn from other parents, in addition to learning about options for managing alopecia areata. In 2026, nearly 33% of conference attendees were parents of a child with alopecia areata. The conference program will include several sessions focusing on the unique needs of parents of children with alopecia areata. Check back for more details. Children with Alopecia Areata The Youth Camp at the NAAF Annual Conference features age-appropriate programming, activities, games, and field trips for children ages 5–17. Thoughtfully planned and executed by NAAF staff and Corporate Kids Events (CKE), the camp empowers children living with alopecia areata to make choices about living with AA. Young Adults with Alopecia Areata The transition to adulthood can be challenging for anyone. To support individuals with alopecia areata making this transition, the NAAF Annual Conference has tailored programming and events specific to the needs of individuals with AA between the ages of 18 and 30. More details can be found in the conference program. Individuals with Skin of Color and Alopecia Areata NAAF is committed to addressing the needs of everyone living with alopecia areata. This commitment is reflected in the diversity of our conference attendees. More than 40% of attendees and 50% of speakers at the 2026 NAAF Annual Conference were people of color. The 2027 NAAF Annual Conference will feature content and programming that addresses the unique needs of individuals with skin of color who live with alopecia areata or have a loved one living with alopecia areata. If you have never attended a NAAF Annual Conference, we have created some information for First Time Attendees to help them become familiar with our event.
