ADAO's Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference
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2025 ADAO's Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference
Join us in New York City on September 12-13, 2025 for ADAO's Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference, "Building on Dr. Selikoff's Legacy in Asbestos Science, Prevention & Justice." Nearly 30 world-renowned experts will discuss the latest in preventing, treating asbestos-caused diseases, and the law.
Conference Schedule -
September 12, 2025
4:30 PM Candlelight Vigil at the World Trade Center Memorial
6:00 PM Awards and Recognition Ceremony Dinner, Downtown
September 13, 2025
9 AM - 5 PM Academic Conference, Mount Sinai Hospital
Accommodations
Westin New York Grand Central
Expert Sessions
Session I
From Then to Now – Selikoff’s Vision and Our Journey Forward
Session II
Diagnosing and Treating Asbestos-Related Diseases
Session III
Prevention Is the Cure – Strategies for Exposure Reduction
Session IV
Dr. Irving Selikoff, Paul Brodeur, and Beyond
Session V
Asbestos and the Law
ADAO AAPC Speakers
Awards and Recognition
Prestigious Awards
  • The Dr. Irving Selikoff Award
  • The Warren Zevon "Keep Me in Your Heart" Tribute Award
  • The Tribute of Hope Award
  • The Tribute of Unity Award
  • The Tribute of Inspiration Award
  • The Alan Reinstein Award
Special Performance
Join us for a special performance by Jordan Zevon at our 20th Anniversary Award and Recognition Dinner on September 12, 2025.
Sponsor Recognition
Platinum: Dean Omar Branham Shirley, LLP and Simmons Hanly Conroy LLP.
Gold: The Gori Law Firm & Motley Rice LLC.
Silver: Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen.
Earl Dotter's "Badges: A Memorial Tribute to Asbestos Workers"
Special Feature: "Badges: A Memorial Tribute to Asbestos Workers" Posters by award-winning photographer Earl Dotter.
Registration Options
$150
Victims & Students
Includes full two-day program
$500
Professionals
Includes full two-day program
$100
Awards Dinner Only
Access to Awards and Recognition Ceremony Dinner Only
Need to order more than one ticket at a time or place a bulk order? Visit our website for group registration options. ADAO reserves the right to refuse registration to any individual at its sole discretion.
The Westin New York Grand Central group rate is $299 per night plus taxes. This rate includes complimentary guest room internet. Cancellations must be made at least three days prior to arrival to avoid a one-night room and tax cancellation fee. A hotel registration booking link will be sent to all confirmed registrants, as ADAO has a limited block of discounted rooms.
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About ADAO
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is dedicated to preventing asbestos exposure through education, advocacy, and community initiatives. Our annual conference brings together experts, victims, and advocates to advance our mission.
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, does not make legal referrals.