Best Conferences for Pediatric Clinicians in 2025
December 19, 2024
2025’s Must-Attend Conferences for BCBAs, Psychologists and Child Development Specialists
When developing young minds, the best possible outcomes occur when our Hopebridge clinicians continue to develop their own skills, too.
For us, learning and growing includes everything from obtaining CEUs and participating in internal workshops, to gaining Fieldwork hours while on the job and leveling up within roles.
As part of our commitment to encourage our team members to advance their education, we rounded up some of the best conferences around the country (and even some overseas!) in our field for the upcoming year. Covering autism, applied behavior analysis (ABA), psychology, speech pathology, occupational therapy and other areas of healthcare, there are a range of topics to meet your clinical needs. Many of these conferences offer exciting, in-person learning opportunities, while others allow interested attendees to participate at a fraction of the cost and travel time through virtual options.
These events are ideal for board certified behavior analysts (BCBA), psychologists, ABA fieldwork and fellowship students, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, child development physicians, therapy center leadership and registered behavior technicians (RBT). Plus, many are open to parents and caregivers who wish to build upon their knowledge for their children. There is something for everyone with this wide range of conference options.
As a bonus, most of the events on our list offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for ABA professionals and psychologists who need to acquire more credits.
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2025 Healthcare Conferences for ABA, Psychology and Child Development
ABAI 19th Annual Autism Conference
January 17-19, 2025
The Association for Behavior Analysis International is hosting its 18th Annual Autism Conference in New Orleans, LA, along with virtual participation options. ABAI’s mission is to contribute to the well-being of society by supporting, developing and enhancing the growth and vitality of the science of behavior analysis through research, education and practice. The conference includes options for workshops, poster sessions, and CE packages for behavior analysts and psychologists. For more information, visit the conference website.
Cost: Registration is $670, with additional options for workshops and CE packages.
6th Annual Culturally Responsive Early Education & Care Leadership Summit
February 19, 2025
Organized by the Black Child Development Institute (BCDI) – Atlanta, the 6th Annual Culturally Responsive Early Education & Care Leadership Summit will be held in Atlanta, GA. This year’s summit theme, Elevate the Culture: Embracing All Voices, includes speakers, concurrent sessions and exhibits to explore and enlighten on various topics associated with the theme. The intended audience is families, legislators, healthcare professionals, early care and education leaders and more. For more information, visit the BCDI website.
Cost: Registration is $175.
SDBP 2025 Virtual Winter Meeting
February 21, 2025
The Society for Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics Annual Meeting will be held virtually. Participants can expect plenary sessions and workshops that cover a range of development topics, such as feeding, toileting, sleep, post-secondary planning, pediatric collaboration and more. For more information, visit the SDBP website.
Cost: $150 for physicians/non-physician professionals, $125 for fellows and participants from lower income economies, and $10 for residents and students (medical, nursing, psychology, allied health).
BWIBAAD Conference 2025
February 21-22, 2025
The 2nd annual BWIBAAD Conference will be held in Orlando, FL, hosted by Black Women in Behavior Analysis Appreciation Day. Virtual participation is also available. Themed “Unapologetically Us,” the event will feature inspiring speakers, interactive workshops, panel discussions and networking opportunities designed to uplift and unite the community. For more details, visit the BWIBAAD conference page on BehaviorLive.
Cost: Registration starts at $75 for students and RBTs, and $360 for professionals.
ABA Reimagined
February 21-22, 2025
ABA Reimagined is a unique applied behavior analysis conference about applying the science in innovative ways. The virtual event offers three different tracks, plus add-on workshops, and the opportunity for 29+ CEUs, including all required ethics and supervision CEUs. For more information, visit the ABA Reimagined BehaviorLive page.
Cost: $95 for individual tracks or $149 for the full livestream with CEUs, plus options for workshops.
CalABA 43nd Annual Western Regional Conference
February 28-March 1, 2025
This year’s conference, CalABA Action, will be held in Pasadena, CA, with virtual attendance also available. The conference offers information, resources and professional development opportunities for board certified behavior analysts (BCBA), BCaBAs, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, social workers, speech-language pathologists, general and special educators, students in related fields, and parents and other consumers of behavior analysis services. Participants can expect pre-conference workshops, keynote speakers, panel discussions, breakout sessions, a Behavior Bash, wellness activities and opportunities to obtain CEUs. Interested participants can visit the CalABA site for more information.
Cost: Options vary from $198-$580, depending upon level of participation.
46th Annual National Conference on Pediatric Health Care
March 10-13, 2025
The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners National Conference will be held in Chicago, IL, with virtual participation available, as well. Nursing students, early career and seasoned practitioners in primary, acute or speciality care will find opportunities to enhance their knowledge and advance their career during more than 80 unique evidence-based educational sessions and poster presentations, plus networking events with fellow APRNs. Visit the NAPNAP conference website for more details.
Cost: $165-$745, depending on level of participation.
OHABA 2025 Hybrid Conference
March 13-14, 2025
The Ohio Association for Behavior Analysts 2025 conference will be held in Dublin, OH, with virtual participation available. For more information, visit the OHABA website.
Cost: $75 for students and RBTs, $275 for members, $375 for non-members.
Shaping AI Summit 2025
March 21-22, 2025
Explore how AI is transforming behavior analysis and the future of ABA at the Shaping AI Summit 2025. This virtual summit unites practitioners, researchers and industry leaders to examine groundbreaking advancements and ethical issues, offering key insights into the evolving field of behavior science. CEUs are available. For more information, visit the Shaping AI site on BehaviorLive.
Cost: $85 for students (non-CEU package) and $99 for general registration.
APBA 2025 Convention
March 27-28, 2025
The Association of Professional Behavior Analysts will host its annual convention in Dallas, TX, with virtual options available. With the mission to promote and advance science-based practice of behavior analysis by advocating for public policies and informing, supporting and protecting practitioners and consumers. Participants can expect a welcome reception, workshops, speaker presentations, a poster session, APBA party and more. For more information, visit the APBA website.
Cost: Costs vary from $150-$475, depending on level of participation. Early bird pricing ends Jan. 31.
ILABA 2025
April 3-4, 2025
The Illinois Association for Behavior Analysis will hold its annual conference at the College of DuPage and virtually through BehaviorLive. ILABA will include one day of workshops and one day of speaker presentations, plus poster submissions. The conference provides opportunities for CEUs. To register, visit the ILABA conference page.
Cost: TBA
SPPAC
April 3-5, 2025
The Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference will be held in Phoenix, AZ with the theme of “Moving Forward with Hope Forward: Advancing Health Equity in Pediatric Psychology through Science, Practice, and Advocacy” for 2025. It offers speaker presentations and workshops featuring various topics concerning professional development and wellbeing, clinical practice, research and dissemination, and policy, advocacy and community partnerships. CE credit hours are available. For more information, visit the SPPAC website.
Cost: Options vary from $220-$645, depending on level of participation, plus workshop options. Early registration pricing closes Mar. 4, 2025.
AOTA INSPIRE 2025 Annual Conference & Expo
April 3-5, 2025
The American Occupational Therapy Assocation’s annual conference will be held in a hybrid format with in-person participation in Philadelphia, PA. AOTA INSPIRE 2025 is the largest gathering of occupational therapy professionals in the world. Participants can expect to elevate their practice and connect with the OT community through speaker sessions, workshops, an expo and additional events. For more information, visit the AOTA conference website.
Cost: $435-$625 for full conference registration and $215-$280 for one-day registration, plus optional add-on events.
Autism Investor Summit 2025
April 7-9, 2025
The Autism Investor Summit will be held in Beverly Hills, CA and provides a unique opportunity for service providers, investors and key stakeholders to meet and discuss autism service landscape, opportunities for investment and learn about best practices and innovation in all areas of autism services. For more information, visit the Autism Investor Summit website.
Cost: $800-$2,000.
Profund Autism Summit
April 10-11, 2025
The Profound Autism Summit, held in Boston, MA, is a conference that will bring together areas of research, medicine, treatment, advocacy and education to discuss the needs and support of those with Profound Autism across disciplines and throughout the lifespan. CEUs are available. For more information, visit the Profound Autism Summit website.
Cost: Early bird registration is $250-$500, depending on level of participation.
40th Annual TxABA Conference
April 24-27, 2025
The Texas Applied Behavior Analysis conference will be held in a hybrid format with in-person participation in Dallas, TX, as well as a virtual option via BehaviorLive. Participants can take part in a welcome reception, presentations, poster sessions, panels, networking events and in-person pre-conference workshops. BACB CEUs are available. For more information, visit the TxABA site.
Cost: $100+ for students and RBTs, $250+ for members, $370+ for nonmembers, plus a BACB CEU package for $75. Early bird registration ends Jan. 7, 2025.
PAS 2025
April 24-28, 2025
The Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting will be held in Honolulu, HI. to share the research, education and advocacy efforts of the pediatric academic community. Partner societies include the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Society for Pediatric Research (SRP), American Pediatric Society (APS), and American Pediatric Association (APA). Participants can expect groundbreaking science through hundreds of oral presentations and thousands of posters with a curated lineup of top-quality educational and scientific programs covering a spectrum of topics. There will also be virtual on-demand opportunities. For more information, visit the PAS website.
Cost: Options range from $50 for family members to $850 for non-member clinicians, depending on level of participation. Early registration prices increase Mar. 17, 2025.
CoFABA 2025
April 25, 2025
CoFABA (Chapters of FABA), A Compass for Success: Leadership, Collaboration, and Wellness, is a hybrid event with in-person and virtual participation. The one-day conference is open to FABA members and is held in Orlando, FL, with virtual options available, too. For more information, visit the FABA website.
Cost: TBA
2025 CASP Conference
May 4-6, 2025
The annual Council of Autism Service Providers Conference will be held in San Francisco, CA in 2025. As the only conference focused on efficiently administering and operating autism service provider organizations while maintaining clinical excellence, the conference provides extraordinary educational and networking opportunities. There will be approximately 100 breakout sessions designed to facilitate collaboration in a small-group setting. Interested participants can visit the CASP website for updates.
Cost: Options vary from $599-$699, depending on level of participation. Early bird registration ends Feb. 28, 2025. Discounts may be available for CASP members.
MassABA Annual Conference
May 9, 2025
The Massachusetts Association for Applied Behavior Analysis Annual Conference will be held in Marlborough, MA with a lineup of impressive speakers and unique exhibiting and networking opportunities. Details are yet to be released, but interested participants can visit the MassABA site for updates.
Cost: TBA
AAPA 2025
May 16-20, 2025
The American Academy of Physicians Assistants conference, the largest national PA conference, will be held in Denver, CO. PAs and PA students can expect more than 250 speakers, a wide range of therapeutic categories, hands-on workshops, small group interactive sessions, an expo featuring the frontier of medical products and technology, and opportunities for more than 200 CME sessions. Visit the AAPA conference website for more details.
Cost: $200-$1,250, depending on level of participation.
National Head Start Conference and Expo
May 19-22, 2025
NHSA’s 52nd annual National Head Start Conference and Expo will be held in Columbus, OH. The largest national conference devoted to all things Head Start, this event offers more than 130 sessions, networking opportunities, keynote speakers and exhibitors. For more information, visit the NHSA website.
Cost: Ranges from $605 for early bird member rates to $1,015 for the regular rate.
ABAI 51st Annual Convention
May 24-26, 2025
The Association of Behavior Analysis will host its 51st Annual Convention in Washington, DC, as well as through virtual participation. The ABAI annual convention is the largest gathering of behavior analysts in the world. ABAI’s mission is to contribute to the well-being of society by supporting, developing and enhancing the growth and vitality of the science of behavior analysis through research, education and practice. The convention includes symposia, panels, workshops, business meetings, reunions, poster sessions and opportunities for continuing education credits (CEU) for behavior analysts and psychologists. For more information, visit the ABAI website.
Cost: Registration is $840 for in-person registration and $756 for virtual registration, plus additional options for workshops and CE packages
2025 WIBA Annual Conference
July 23-25, 2025
The annual Women in Behavior Analysis conference will be in Atlanta, GA, with live stream and on-demand options available. WIBA will be a three-day event, including a day of workshops, highlighting prominent women in the field of behavior analysis while also addressing the importance of gender equality and diversity within the field. Presentations will highlight recent trends in the field of behavior analysis, the importance of mentorship, organizational behavior management and much more. For more information, visit the WIBA website.
Cost: TBA; registration begins Jan. 10, 2025.
FUTURE – The National Conference for the Future of Family Medicine
July 31-August 2, 2025
Organized by the American Academy of Family Physicians, FUTURE 2025 will be held in Kansas City, MO. Family medicine residents and medical students can expect to tap into specialty leaders, access 40+ hours of exclusive training and workshops and meet peers from around the country. For more information, visit the AAFP website.
Cost: TBA; registration begins Feb. 14, with early bird pricing available.
APA 2025
August 7-9, 2025
Held in Denver, CO, the 2025 American Psychological Association convention will provide in-person engagement with psychology professionals — practitioners, researchers, scientists, academicians, students, and others — who seek solutions to the work challenges that they face within the field. Virtual attendance is also available. Attendees can expect skill-building sessions, symposia, Critical Conversations, data blitz sessions, Science Summits, continuing education workshops and more. For more information, visit the APA website.
Cost: TBA; registration opens April 2025.
The Business of ABA Conference
2025 Date: TBA
Teaching owners, operators, directors and clinicians to think strategically and be more business-minded, this conference is offered virtually with tracks focused on sharing actionable strategies in operations, finance and leadership. CEUs are available. For more information, visit the BOB conference page on BehaviorLive.
Cost: TBA
SDBP 2025 Fall Annual Meeting
September 18-22, 2025
The Society for Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics Annual Meeting will be held in San Diego, CA. The meeting is an opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, renew passions and refresh professional development. Participants can expect lectures, workshops, clinical symposia, poster sessions and state-of-the-art research. For more information, visit the SDBP website.
Cost: TBA
BABACON 2025
September 18-20, 2025
The Black Applied Behavior Analysts (BABA) Annual Conference will be held in Jamaica and focuses on promoting, educating, empowering and disseminating applied behavior analysis relevant to the Black community. The 2025 event theme is “Reclaiming Our VIBES” and is about centering joy, community, and empowerment while unapologetically embracing Blackness. Participants can expect powerhouse keynotes, breakout sessions, social events and a range of CEU opportunities. The conference is open to anyone and everyone who is interested in meeting Black professionals of ABA, getting inspired and having fun. More details will be announced, but for more information, visit the BABA website.
Cost: TBA
45th Annual FABA Conference
September 18-20, 2025
The Florida Association for Behavior Analysis will host its annual conference in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. Participants can expect general sessions across a range of topics, plus pre-event workshops. More details will be announced soon. For more information, visit the FABA website.
Cost: TBA
ABAI Single Case Conference
September 26-28, 2025
The ABA International’s Single Case Conference will be held in Minneapolis, MN with the theme of Enhancing Replication and Validity. More information will be released soon. For updates, visit the ABAI website.
Cost: TBA
AAP Experience National Conference & Exhibition
September 26-30, 2025
The 2025 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition will be held in Denver, CO. The conference will offer a diverse education program with speaker sessions, section/council programming and abstracts targeted for pediatricians and other pediatric providers. For more information, visit the AAP Experience website.
Cost: TBA
Self-Set-Go: A Behavior Analyst’s Self-Care & Grit Summit
October 4-5, 2025
The Self-Set-Go Virtual Summit aims to help BCBAs discover self-care strategies and cultivate grit based on the science they love. The groundbreaking event will teach proven and actionable strategies to combat burnout, create a thriving work-life balance, and reignite passion for the field. CEUs are available. For more information, visit the Self-Set-Go page on BehaviorLive.
Cost: $130-$170, depending on level of participation.
41st Annual International Conference on Young Children with Disabilities and Their Families
October 7-10, 2025
The Division for Early Childhood (DEC) will host the 41st Annual International Conference on Young Children with Disabilities and Their Families in Portland, OR. The event is intended for practitioners, researchers, advocates, families and professionals dedicated to advancing inclusive early childhood practices. The 2025 conference brings together experts from around the world to share insights, innovative practices and the latest research focused on early intervention, early childhood special education and inclusive practices. For more information, visit the DEC conference website.
Cost: TBA; early bird registration will be available.
Zero to Three Learn Conference
October 8-9, 2025
The 2025 Zero to Three Learn Conference will be held in Baltimore, MD. This conference is great for administrators, teachers, clinicians, adult educators, researchers and those involved in shaping policy and programs. As the nation’s biggest early childhood development conference, participants can expect cutting-edge professional development information and research, discussion focused on innovations in the early childhood field, networking opportunities and more. There will be dozens of sessions on early learning, child development, and infant and early childhood mental health, plus continuing education units for early childhood professionals. For more information, visit the Zero to Three website.
Cost: TBA
Autism New Jersey’s 43rd Annual Conference
October 16-17, 2025
The Autism NJ Annual Conference will be held in-person in Atlantic City. As the state’s largest autism-specific conference for families and professionals, this event aims to improve the lives of individuals with autism, support families and share best practices with professionals. For more information, visit Autism New Jersey’s website.
Cost: TBA
AACAP Annual Meeting
October 20-25, 2025
The American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) Annual Meeting will be held in Chicago, IL. The mission of AACAP is to promote healthy development of children, adolescents and families through advocacy, education and research, and to meet the professional needs of child and adolescent psychiatrists throughout their careers. Opportunities for CME certificates are available during the annual meeting. For more information, visit the AACAP website.
Cost: TBA
ABAI 12th Annual International Conference
November 11-13, 2025
The Association of Behavior Analysis will host its 12th Annual International Conference in Lisbon, Portugal. Participants can expect engaging presenters, cross-disciplinary presentations and posters, and networking opportunities with international colleagues. Continuing education credits will be available for many sessions for both behavior analysts and psychologists. For more information, visit the conference website.
Cost: Registration is $599, plus options for CE packages.
2025 ASHA Convention
November 20-22, 2025
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention will be held in Washington, D.C., with virtual participation available. Participants can expect a welcome reception, a range of education sessions, research symposia, an awards ceremony and more. For updates, visit the ASHA convention website.
Cost: TBA
13th Annual Michigan Autism Conference
2025 Date: TBA
The mission of the conference is to disseminate information and training on scientifically validate, behaviorally based treatments to parents, caregivers and professionals who work with and care for individuals on the autism spectrum, and to promote awareness and training. For more information, visit the conference website.
Cost: TBA
Autism Law Summit
2025 Date: TBA
A gathering of “doers” in the world of autism law and policy, this summit is an annual gathering of parent advocates, autism service providers, lawyers, individuals with autism, lobbyists and legislators from across the United States who are interested in the politics and policy of autism spectrum disorders. The Autism Law Summit creates space for interactive, high-level, expert-facilitated conversations on improving health insurance, Medicaid and adult services. CEUs are available with a Continuing Education Access Pass. For more information, visit the Autism Law Summit site.
Cost: TBA
AzABA Annual Conference
2025 Date: TBA
The Arizona Association for Behavior Analysis Conference is the largest ABA-specific event in Arizona. Attendees include BCBAs, RBTs, executive leaders, students and community members. For more information, visit the conference website.
Cost: TBA
TABA 2025 Annual Conference
2025 Date: TBA
The Tennessee Association for Behavior Analysis conference is pending final details, but for updates, visit the TABA conference website.
Cost: TBA
GABA 2025
2025 Date: TBA
The Georgia Association for Behavior Analysis Conference is an opportunity to learn, connect and grow in a warm and supportive environment with a range of speakers and topics. For updates, visit the GABA website.
Cost: TBA
Which conferences are you most interested in attending? Check out even more options near you on the Hopebridge events calendar.
Want more access to CEUs and other continued learning opportunities while on the job? Check out the ABA job opportunities, psychology positions, and other pediatric therapy roles at one of our centers around the country. Hopebridge regularly offers free CE events and training from in-house thought leaders, in addition to a range of other professional development options.