NOVEMBER 9-10, 2026 · Washington, DC
Autism Investor Summit East
Growth Is the Goal. Payers, Policy, and Reimbursement Are the Variables. Work Through Both at AIS East.
Payer dynamics. Policy shifts. Reimbursement pressure. The providers, investors, payers, and policymakers navigating autism services in 2026 will be in Washington on November 9-10.
Attendees leave with practical strategies for near-term challenges, a sharper view of the payment and policy environment, and connections with the providers, payers, investors, policymakers, and partners defining the sector’s next chapter.
* Discount codes can only be used before completing registration.
*Discounts are not retroactive and cannot be applied to existing registrations.
1 Full Day
Of Programming
200+
Attendees
2
Content Tracks
The Gathering
Washington is where this conversation belongs.
AIS East is the East Coast gathering for leaders navigating the evolving business, policy and payment realities of autism services. Unlike other events in the sector, AIS East examines investment and growth in context, alongside the reimbursement dynamics, policy shifts, authorization practices, and operating realities that determine whether those growth plans succeed.
Business. Policy. Payment.
What We Cover
Five pillars. Every dimension of autism services leadership.
Rate pressure, authorization practices, and contracting realities are reshaping provider economics. This pillar examines what is actually working in payer relationships right now.
Policy and Regulation
Federal and state policy decisions increasingly determine which service models are viable. Leaders hear directly from the people writing and interpreting the rules.
Market Access
Waitlists, workforce supply, and geographic coverage remain the sector’s hardest problems. Sessions focus on expanding access without breaking unit economics.
Emerging Technology
Documentation, scheduling, and clinical decision support are being rebuilt around new tooling. We separate the deployments delivering measurable value from the pilots that stall.
Growth, Investment and M&A
Capital is still moving, but the terms and the diligence have changed. Buyers, sellers, and lenders discuss how valuations and deal structures are being set today.
A full day of content built around decisions.
Confirmed Speakers
The speakers make the room.
Speaker lineup updated as confirmations are received. More announcements coming soon.
Speakers include providers, investors, payers, policymakers, and clinical leaders from across the autism services ecosystem. Announcements coming soon.
Who You’ll Meet
The room is built for the full ecosystem.
Operators
Autism Services Providers and ABA Operators
capital
Private Equity and Investor Partners
payment
Commercial and Medicaid Payers
policy
Policymakers and Regulators
Partners
Technology and Service Partners
advisory
M&A Advisors, Bankers and Consultants
See who’s registered.
preview the Agenda
Payer Dynamics
Rates, Authorizations and the Real Cost of Contracting
Policy and Regulation
What Washington Is Actually Deciding in 2027
Market Access
Waitlists, Workforce and Expanding Coverage That Pays
Emerging Technology
From Pilot to Practice: Technology That Earns Its Keep
Growth, Investment and M&A
Valuations, Structures and Where Capital Is Going Next
Nov 9
Welcome Reception
Nov 10
Conference Program
Registration
Discount codes can only be used before completing registration. Discounts are not retroactive and cannot be applied to existing registrations.
Provider
$900
Vendor
$3,000
Your organization is not a direct provider of care but supports, serves, advises, invests in, or partners with provider organizations. This category includes investors, payers, consultants, technology companies, vendors, and other industry stakeholders.
Space is intentionally limited. Washington fills up fast.
* Discount codes can only be used before completing registration.
* Discounts are not retroactive and cannot be applied to existing registrations.
AIS East is a focused gathering. Reserve your spot before the room fills.
The Venue
Washington, DC. November 9-10.
The Mayflower Hotel •. 1127 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
One of Washington’s most iconic properties, steps from the corridors of power where autism services policy is made. Reserve your room within the AIS East block.
Sponsorship
Interested in sponsoring?
We provide sponsors an intimate setting to promote their brand and develop relationships with industry movers and shakers.
Brand Visibility
Position your organization in front of the autism services sector’s most influential decision-makers.
Relationship Building
An intimate, curated setting designed for real conversations with providers, investors, payers, and policymakers..
Market Intelligence
Hear directly from the executives making decisions about technology, operations, and partnerships.
Thought Leadership
Align your brand with the editorial credibility of Behavioral Health Business and the BHB editorial team.
Our Sponsors
Backed by the industry’s leaders.
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
