Conference season in ABA is kind of like the Super B<owl circuit with big moments, packed schedules, familiar faces, and the kind of energy you just can’t recreate through a screen. But beyond the sessions and CEUs, these conferences matter for a much deeper reason: we’re a people-driven field.
Behavior analysis is rooted in human connection, between clinicians and learners, teams and families, research and real life. Showing up in person gives us the space to reconnect with that “why”. The hallway conversations, the shared laughs, the “oh wow, we’re dealing with the same thing” moments, those are just as important as what’s on the agenda.
That’s why we put together this list of autism, ABA, and behavior analysis conferences in 2026, along with notes on where Motivity will be attending. These events are opportunities to learn, yes, but also to connect, reflect, and move the field forward together.
We hope to see you out there!
Last updated: December, 2025
1. ABAI Autism Conference 2026
- Location: New York, NY
- Dates: January 15–17, 2026
- Register here
2. Florida Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (CARD) Conference
- Location: Orlando, FL
- Dates: January 16–18, 2026
- Register here
3. NCABA Conference
- Location: Winston-Salem, NC
- Dates: February 18–20, 2026
- Register here (TBA)
- Note: Christy Evanko is a guest speaker on the panel “Beyond Autism, Beyond Silence: Advocating for ABA”
4. Black Women in Behavior Analysis Appreciation Day (BWIBAD) Conference
- Location: Virtual
- Dates: February 20–21, 2026
- Register here (TBA)
5. ABA Reimagined Conference
- Location: Virtual
- Dates: February 20–21, 2026
- Register here
6. CTABA Conference
- Location: Connecticut
- Dates: February 26–27, 2026
- Register here
7. CalABA 2026
- Location: Sacramento, CA
- Dates: March 5–7, 2026
- Motivity: We’ll be there with a booth.
Come meet the Motivity team, see the platform in action, and connect with us in person. - Register here
8. Ohio Association for Behavior Analysis (OHABA) Conference
- Location: Dublin, OH
- Dates: March 12–13, 2026
- Register here
9. APBA 2026 – Association for Professional Behavior Analysts
- Location: New Orleans, LA
- Dates: March 12–14, 2026
- Motivity: Attending with a booth.
- Also: Emaley McCulloch will be speaking.
Stop by the Motivity booth or book time with our team while you’re there. - Register here
10. Verbal Behavior 2026 Conference
- Location: Austin, TX
- Dates: March 26–27, 2026
- Register here
11. Four Corners ABA 2026
- Location: Prescott, AZ
- Dates: March 27–28, 2026
- Register here
12. ILABA Conference
- Location: Rosemont, IL
- Dates: April 9–10, 2026
- Register here
13. TxABA Conference
- Location: San Antonio, TX
- Dates: April 9–12, 2026
- Register here
14. Profound Autism Summit
- Location: Boston, MA
- Dates: April 16–17, 2026
- Register here
15. VABA (Virginia Association for Behavior Analysis) Conference
- Location: Leesburg, VA
- Dates: April 23–25, 2026
- Register here
16. CoFABA 2026
- Location: Tampa, FL
- Dates: April 24, 2026
- Register here
17. CASP 2026 – Council of Autism Service Providers
- Location: Las Vegas, NV
- Dates: April 26–28, 2026
- Motivity: We’ll be there with a booth.
Come meet Motivity to talk strategy, scale, and what’s next for ABA technology. - Register here
18. MassABA 2026
- Location: Marlborough, MA
- Date: May 8, 2026
- Register here (TBA)
19. Autism Investor Summit 2026
- Location: Scottsdale, AZ
- Dates: May 13–15, 2026
- Motivity: Attending.
Let’s connect and talk innovation, growth, and the future of autism services. - Register here
20. 52nd Annual ABAI (ABAI Annual Convention)
- Location: Sacramento, CA
- Dates: May 23–25, 2026
- Motivity: Attending with a booth.
Stop by to see how Motivity supports both clinical and operational teams. - Register here
21. BABA (Black Men in Behavior Analysis)
- Location: Jackson, Ms
- Dates: June 24-27, 2026
- Register here
22. NJABA Conference
- Location: Somerset, NJ
- Dates: June 25–26, 2026
- Register here
23. WIBA 2026 – Women in Behavior Analysis
- Location: Chicago, IL
- Dates: July 15–17, 2026
- Motivity: Attending.
Come say hi, we’d love to connect. - Register here
24. ABA C.A.R.E.S
- Location: Boston, MA
- Dates: August 5–7, 2026
- Motivity: Attending.
Come say hi, we’d love to connect. - Register here
25. FABA 2026 – Florida Association for Behavior Analysis
- Location: Orlando, FL
- Dates: September 16–19, 2026
- Motivity: Attending.
Swing by the Motivity booth to meet the team and see what’s new. - Register here
26. Alabama ABA Convention
- Location: Birmingham, AL
- Dates: October 8–9, 2026
- Register here (not open yet)
27. New Jersey 44th Annual Autism Conference
- Location: TBD
- Dates: October 22–23, 2026
28. NYABA Conference – New York State Association for Applied Behavior Analysis
- Location: TBD
- Dates: October 29–30, 2026
Come Find Motivity in 2026
We’ll be attending several of these ABA events throughout the year and would love to meet you in person. If you’re attending any of the conferences where Motivity will be present, you can stop by our booth, book time with our team, or just say hello. We’re excited to connect, listen, and learn from the community.
We’ll keep this list updated as 2026 unfolds, so check back for the latest dates and locations.