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2026 Mind Matters Conference to Be Held March 26 and 27 in Fargo

Feb 11, 2026

North Dakota Brain Injury Network The annual Mind Matters Conference will be held on March 26-27 in Fargo, North Dakota. This two-day conference highlights new research, trends, practice strategies, and collaborative models of care. Speakers will present innovative approaches and new systems of care for individuals living with a brain injury and their caregivers. The conference brings together a multidisciplinary audience of survivors, family members, caregivers, and providers to discuss diverse topics and support for individuals after obtaining a brain injury. Mind Matters is held each year in March as part of Brain Injury Awareness Month and is hosted by the North Dakota Brain Injury Network (NDBIN).

To see a list of speakers and topics, view the conference agenda.

2026 Conference

During the 2026 Mind Matters, participants will hear brain injury survivors' voices being amplified. Notable speakers include Carole Staff, Luke Bohnenberger, and Brody Lavelle, who will share their experiences with brain injury and recovery.

"Attending Mind Matters not only gives the participant an inside look at the brain injury community in North Dakota," said Carly Endres, senior project coordinator with NDBIN, "it also gives the most recent and up-to-date information on best practices following an injury. Our brains control all that we do, so topics at the conference will cover a wide range: from lessons learned to neuroplasticity to sensory processing and more."

How to Attend

The conference will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Fargo. More information for potential attendees, including costs and registrations, is now available.