October 27-29, 2026
Northwestern Mutual HQ
Milwaukee, WI
October 27-29, 2026
Northwestern Mutual HQ
Milwaukee, WI
Welcome to the Young Investigator Summit!
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation would like to thank our corporate partner, Northwestern Mutual, for making this amazing opportunity possible.
Agenda Overview
Tuesday, 10/27: Cocktail Reception 6-9pm
Wednesday, 10/28: Summit Session 8:30am-5pm, off-site dinner 6-8:30pm
Thursday, 10/29: Summit Session 8:30am-1:30pm
Need to Know
Hotel:
TBD
Meeting Location:
Northwestern Mutual HQ.
805 E Mason Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Lyft Code:
TBD
Travel Policy:
Access the ALSF travel policy here.
Attire:
This is a business casual event with ALSF and lemon-themed gear encouraged!
Welcome Cocktail Reception:
Tuesday 6pm – 9pm at the hotel (TBD)
Walk/Run:
Wednesday 6:00am, meet in the hotel lobby
Shark Tank Competition:
More information coming soon.
Who We Are
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) is changing the lives of children with cancer by funding impactful research, raising awareness, supporting families, and empowering everyone to help cure childhood cancer.
Alex's Story
Tony's Story
Researcher Resources
Childhood Cancer Speaker Series
The Childhood Cancer Speaker Series feature educational presentations by experts in the field. These free lectures will be of interest to scientists, especially those involved in childhood cancer research and to childhood cancer advocates.
View Upcoming and Previous Lectures
Childhood Cancer Repository
This repository banks and distributes validated cell lines and patient-derived xenografts (PDXs) established from childhood cancers to investigators seeking to do research on childhood cancer.
Childhood Cancer Data Lab
The Childhood Cancer Data Lab (CCDL) develops tools and training programs to empower childhood cancer researchers to utilize vast amounts of data to make more robust discoveries and cures, faster and cheaper.
Bonus Content
Northwestern Mutual - Planning for Life
Curing the Incurable: The Crazy 8 Initiative Projects
Resource Sharing: Data and Source Code
Jaclyn Taroni, PhD, Childhood Cancer Data Lab, ALSF
Get Involved!
Your event can help find a cure for all children with cancer.
Stay Connected with ALSF
- Like ALSF’s Facebook page for stories about promising research projects and the kids and families they are helping every day @AlexsLemonade.
- Follow @AlexsLemonade for the latest breakthrough projects, heartwarming stories and Foundation events across the country.
- Browse stirring hero stories and inspirational photos by following @AlexsLemonade.
We're here to help if you need anything!
Event Contact Information
Amy Levine
Email: [email protected]