Mapping out your CEUs and learning opportunities for 2026? Behavior Analysis conferences offer the perfect opportunity to learn from experts, connect with colleagues, and stay on top of the latest advancements in the field. Here’s your quick guide to the must-attend ABA conferences for 2026.
January
20th Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) Autism Conference
When: January 15–17, 2026
Where: New York City, NY
February
North Carolina Association for Behavior Analysis (NCABA) Annual Conference
When: February 18–20, 2026
Where: Winston–Salem, NC
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Black Women In Behavior Analysis Appreciation Day (BWIBAD) Conference 2026
When: February 20–21, 2026
Where: Virtual
ABA Reimagined
When: February 20–21, 2026
Where: Virtual
March
44th California Association for Behavior Analysis (CalABA) Conference
ABA Matrix will be attending!
When: March 6–7, 2026
Where: Sacramento, CA
The Ohio Association for Behavior Analysis (OHABA) Annual Conference
When: March 12–13, 2026
Where: Dublin, Ohio
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The Association of Professional Behavior Analysts (APBA) Annual Convention
ABA Matrix will be attending!
When: March 12–15, 2026
Where: New Orleans, LA
The Verbal Behavior Conference 2026
When: March 25–27, 2026
Where: Austin, TX
April
Illinois Association for Behavior Analysis (ILABA)
When: April 9–10, 2026
Where: Rosemont, IL
Texas Association for Behavior Analysis (TxABA) Annual Conference
ABA Matrix will be attending!
When: April 9–12, 2026
Where: San Antonio, TX
Profound Autism Summit!
When: April 16–17, 2026
Where: Boston, MA
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VABA (Virginia Association for Behavior Analysis) 2026: A Behavior Analysis Retreat
When: April 23–25, 2026
Where: Leesburg, VA
CoFABA
When: April 24, 2026
Where: Tampa, FL
New Jersey ABA (NJABA) Annual Conference
When: TBD
Where: TBD
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Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP) Annual Conference
ABA Matrix will be attending!
When: April 26–28, 2026
Where: Las Vegas, NV
May
Autism Investor Summit 2026
When: May 13–15, 2026
Where: Scottsdale, AZ
52nd Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) Annual Convention
ABA Matrix will be attending!
When: May 23–25, 2026
Where: San Francisco, CA
July
Women in Behavior Analysis (WIBA) Conference
ABA Matrix will be attending!
When: July 15–17, 2026
Where: Chicago, IL
September
Black Men in Behavior Analysis Summit
When: TBD
Where: TBD
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Florida Association for Behavior Analysis (FABA) Annual Conference
ABA Matrix will be attending!
When: September 16–19, 2026
Where: Orlando, FL
Black Association of Behavior Analysts (BABA)
When: TBD
Where: TBD
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October
Alabama ABA Annual Conference
When: October 8–9, 2026
Where: Birmingham, AL
New York State ABA Annual Conference
When: TBD
Where: TBD
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Massachusetts Professionals in Behavior Analysis (BABAT) Annual Conference
When: TBD
Where: TBD
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Autism New Jersey Annual Conference
When: TBD
Where: TBD
Autism Law Summit
When: TBD
Where: TBD
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Nevada ABA Annual Convention
When: TBD
Where: TBD
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Southeastern ABA Annual Conference
When: TBD
Where: TBD
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November
Missouri ABA MOABA Conference
When: TBD
Where: TBD
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Arizona Association for Behavior Analysis (AzABA) Annual Conference
Where: TBD
When: TBD
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December
Maryland ABA Annual Conference
When: TBD
Where: TBD
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With a full slate of ABA conferences in 2026, there’s no shortage of ways to expand your knowledge and connect with the community. In-person or virtual, each event is an opportunity to stay inspired and enhance your practice.