NOVA is a conference catalyzing innovation in brain aging in Boston, organized by the Aging Initiative and bringing together the brightest minds from the entire stakeholder spectrum to advance this essential area of neuroscience. From biotechnology executives to investors, trainees to seasoned academics, patient care advocates, policymakers, and more, this gathering comes at a major inflection point in our understanding and treatment of age-related neurological conditions. With millions of patients, caregivers, and providers facing neurodegenerative diseases, age-related decline, and injury every day, we believe innovative cross-disciplinary solutions are essential. Especially now, it is of the utmost importance that we galvanize collaboration and inspire the next generation to take action. Through NOVA, we will change how the field of neuroscience thinks about brain aging, its manifestations, and ultimately, how to advance the race towards cures.