Business Before Hours: Inside the Brain Coast: Innovation, Discovery & Impact

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Name: Business Before Hours: Inside the Brain Coast: Innovation, Discovery & Impact
Date: May 20, 2026
Time: 7:15 AM - 9:00 AM EDT
Registration: Register Now
Event Description:
Business Before Hours: Inside the Brain Coast: Innovation, Discovery & Impact
 Wednesday, May 20, 2026

 


South Florida has emerged as a global hub for groundbreaking neuroscience research, earning the name “The Brain Coast.” For more than two decades, leading institutions in Palm Beach County have advanced our understanding of the brain, from mapping neural circuits to developing innovative treatments for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other neurological conditions.

Join the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce for a special Business Before Hours featuring leaders from The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute, the FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute, and the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience. Together, they will explore how brain science is evolving from discovery to real-world impact.

This engaging conversation will highlight how neuroscience is shaping not only healthcare but also education, business, and public policy, and how it is transforming research into meaningful treatments, technologies, and solutions.

At the center of the discussion is the Brain Coast vision: a collaborative effort to position South Florida as a leading brain health ecosystem. By advancing research and education, engaging the community, and driving innovation, this coordinated approach aims to strengthen brain health, support mental resilience, and create lasting regional and global impact.

Panelists: 

 Courtney Miller, Ph.D.
Professor, The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology 


 Dr. Joe Schumacher
Chief Scientific Officer,  Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience


Dr. Ken Dawson-Scully 
Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Florida Atlantic University 


Moderator: 
Patrick J. McNamara
President & CEO, Palm Health Foundation


 

Thanks to our Health and Safety Sponsor, Molekule Group Inc., the space will have Pūrgo machines, which help prevent the transmission of infections with medical-grade air sanitization by eliminating 99.99% of harmful airborne pathogens.
 
Event Cancellation Policy:
A notice of cancellation must be received by e-mail within 48 hours (2 business days) prior to the event. NO verbal cancellations will be accepted. Cancellations under 48 hours prior to the event, will NOT receive event credit in order to solidify attendance numbers with the event venue. All cancellation notices received BEFORE 48 hours (2 business days) prior to the event will be given an event credit of equal value. Event credits will be applied upon request and are good for up to 1 year from the purchase date. There are NO REFUNDS. 		 NOTE:
Premier Events (ArtiGras Tickets / Loggerhead Triathlon Registrations) and Special Events (The Leadership Awards Dinner / Holiday Mixer / Business 2 Baseball / Golf Classic) do not qualify for an event credit upon cancellation. Contributions or gifts to the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes.
 

Sponsorship Opportunities (Members Only)*: 
Check out the sponsorship information here (a downloadable Dropbox link) and consider becoming a Corporate or Networking Table Sponsor today! 
  • Sponsorship deadline is ONE WEEK before the event! Click the blue "Register" button at the top right corner of the event webpage (see this video tutorial) to secure your spot. Email Brittany Cartwright for further questions.
  • *Sponsorships are available for PBN Chamber members only. Membership start at just $565 for businesses with up to 2 employees. Become a member today!
Sponsorships Available:

Networking Table Sponsor (4 tickets, high top table in networking area + marketing benefits) Available (Three Available per event) One Event -  $1,000 | Five Events : $4,000
Networking Exhibitor (2 tickets + 6-foot table): | $350 Non-Profit Rate / $450 For-Profit Rate Available

​Annual Sponsorships Still Available:
A/V Sponsor: $5,500 for Series (2 tickets + marketing year-round) ONLY ONE Available annually
Event Recap Video Sponsor | $3,500 ONLY ONE Available per event
One Event - $3,500 | Three Events - $9,000 | Five Events - $14,000 | Series - $30,000

SOLD OUT Sponsorships:
Presenting Sponsor: $4,500 (table of 10 + 3 minutes to talk) SOLD - Florida Atlantic University / Hanley Foundation
Corporate Sponsor (table of 10 + marketing benefits): SOLD OUT (Three Available per event) One Event -  $1,250 | Three Events : $3,500 | Five Events : $5,000

​Annual Sponsorships: $5,500 for Series (2 tickets + marketing year-round) 
  • Coffee Sponsor SOLD - Lesser, Landy, Smith & Siegel Florida Injury Lawyers
  • Prosperity Juice Sponsor SOLD - HCA Florida JFK North Hospital
  • Morning Fuel Sponsor SOLD - Lessing's Hospitality Group
  • Health & Safety Sponsor SOLD - Molekule Group, Inc.
  • Meet and Greet Sponsor SOLD - Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections
  • Home Run Sponsor SOLD - Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium
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Location:
Palm Beach Gardens Marriott
4000 RCA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 33410
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Fees/Admission:
Member Discount: $65 Early Registration (up to two weeks before) | $70 week-of | $75 at the door
General Admission: $75 Early Registration (up to two weeks before) | $80 week-of | $85 at the door
Registration will close Tuesday, May 19th, 2026, at 12 NOON

Display Advertiser: $350 per event | $500/Two Events Available

Sponsorship Opportunities (Members Only)*: Check out the sponsorship information here (a downloadable Dropbox link) and consider becoming a Corporate or Networking Table Sponsor today! 
Sponsorship deadline is ONE WEEK before the event! Click the blue "Register" button in the top-right corner of the event webpage (see this video tutorial) to secure your spot. Email Brittany Cartwright for further questions.