2026 ABA Conferences: Calendar of Upcoming Events
- Ashleigh Evans (BCBA)
- 3 days ago
- 3 min read
Updated: 1 day ago
As we wrap up the last few ABA conferences of 2025, it’s the perfect time to look ahead at what 2026 has in store for the ABA community. To help you plan, we’ve compiled a list of ABA conferences happening in 2026. Bookmark this page and check back often, as new conference dates and updated details are added throughout the year.
Note: Our ABA Community Calendar of Events features all of these conferences and more. Check it out!
January 2026
20th Annual Autism Conference
Date(s): January 15-17, 2026
Location: Sheraton Times in New York City
Florida Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (CARD) Conference
Date(s): January 16-18, 2026
Location: 1500 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, FL 32809
Learn More: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/autism-florida-statewide-conference-33rd-cardhispa-registration-1925546935719
February 2026
North Carolina Association for Behavior Analysis (NCABA) Conference
Date(s): February 18-20, 2026
Location: Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem, NC
Learn More: https://www.nc-aba.com/ncaba-conference/
Behavior Analysis Association of Michigan (BAAM) Convention
Date(s): February 19-20, 2026
Location: The Student Center at Eastern Michigan University
Learn More: http://www.baam.org/index.html
Black Women in Behavior Analysis Appreciation Day (BWIBAD) Conference
Date(s): February 20-21, 2026
Location: Virtual attendance
ABA Reimagined
Date(s): February 20-21, 2026
Location: Virtual attendance
CTABA
Date(s): February 26-27, 2026
Location: Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
March 2026
CalABA 2026
Date(s): March 5-7, 2026
Location: Sacramento, CA or Virtual
Ohio Association for Behavior Analysis (OHABA) Annual Conference
Date(s): March 12-13, 2026
Location: The Exchange at Bridge Park in Dublin, Ohio
Learn More: https://www.ohaba.org/2026-OHABA-Conference
APBA 2026
Date(s): March 12-14, 2026
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Learn More: https://behaviorlive.com/conferences/APBA26/home
The Verbal Behavior 2026 Conference
Date(s): March 26-27, 2026
Location: The Commons Conference Center in Austin, Texas or Virtual Attendance
Learn More: https://ctac1.com/vbc
Four Corners ABA 2026
Date(s): March 27-28, 2026
Location: Prescott, AZ
Learn More: https://www.4caba.org/
April 2026
Illinois Association for Behavior Analysis (ILABA) Conference
Date(s): April 9-10, 2026
Location: Rosemont Conference Center in Rosemont, Illinois
Learn More: https://ilaba.org/conference/
Texas Association for Behavior Analysis (TxABA) Conference
Date(s): April 9-12, 2026
Location: 123 Losoya St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Learn More: https://www.txaba.org/2026conference/
Profound Autism Summit
Date(s): April 16-17, 2026
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Learn More: https://www.profoundautismsummit.org/
Virginia Association for Behavior Analysis (VABA) 2026
Date(s): April 23-25, 2026
Location: National Conference Center in Leesburg, Virginia
Learn More: https://virginiaaba.org/annual-conference/
CoFABA 2026
Date(s): April 24, 2026
Location: Embassy Suites in Tampa, Florida
2026 CASP Conference
Date(s): April 26-28, 2026
Location: Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, NV
May 2026
MassABA 2026
Date(s): May 8, 2026
Location: Best Western Conference CenterMarlborough, MA
Learn More: https://www.massaba.net/annual-conference/
Autism Investor Summit
Date(s): May 13-15, 2026
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Learn More: https://autisminvestorsummit.com/
52nd Annual ABAI Convention
Date(s): May 23-25, 2026
Location: Moscone Center West in Sacramento, CA
June 2026
NJ Association for Behavior Analysis (NJABA) Conference
Date(s): June 25-26, 2026
Location: The Palace at Somerset Park in Somerset, NJ
Learn More: https://njaba.org/
July 2026
Women in Behavior Analysis (WIBA) 2026
Date(s): July 15-17, 2026
Location: Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk (Hybrid)
Learn More: https://www.thewiba.com/events-1/9th-annual-women-in-behavior-analysis-conference-wiba-2026
September 2026
Florida Association for Behavior Analysis (FABA)
Date(s): September 16-19, 2026
Location: Orlando, FL
Learn More: https://www.fabaworld.org/faba-2026
October 2026
Annual Alabama Association for Behavior Analysis Convention
Date(s): October 8-9, 2026
Location: Hilton Birmingham at UAB
New York State Association for Applied Behavior Analysis (NYABA)
Date(s): October 29-30, 2026
Location: TBD
Learn More: https://www.nysaba.org/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=month.calendar&year=2026&month=10&day=29&Itemid=115
44th Annual Autism Conference
Date(s): October 22-23, 2026
Location: TBD
Learn More: https://autismnj.org/annual-conference/
Alternative Continuing Education Options
Can't attend a conference this year? Take a look at these additional continuing education resources:
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