International Conference on ADHD
December 3-5th ADDA, ACO, and CHADD continue the momentum!
ACO invites all our members to join us in Baltimore for the International Conference on ADHD. This is where the coaching community meets the researchers, clinicians, adults, and families doing the same work from different angles.
The International Conference on ADHD has been where the ADHD community does its most important work together. Coaches, clinicians, researchers, educators, parents, and adults with ADHD gather every year to share what the latest research actually means in practice. It's the largest multidisciplinary ADHD conference in North America, co-hosted by ACO, ADDA, and CHADD. In 2026, it's in Baltimore, Maryland.
About the Conference
Where the ADHD community comes together
ACO, ADDA, and CHADD have co-produced the International Conference on ADHD for years to bring together the best current research and clinical practice in one room. The 2026 conference in Baltimore continues that work. Whether you're a coach deepening your practice, a clinician updating your approach, a parent navigating a diagnosis, or an adult with ADHD looking for community and answers, this is the room where it happens.
The sessions go deep. The hallway conversations go further. The connections you build here don't end when the conference does.
What You'll Take Back
CE credits for coaches, therapists, and clinical professionals across multiple certification bodies.
A peer community where ADHD is understood and conversations start at a different level.
Direct access to researchers presenting current findings you can apply in your practice right away
Conversations with clinicians, coaches, and families that don't happen in any other setting
Who Should Attend
This conference is built for you
ADHD Coaches & Professional Organizers [ACO members]: Deepen your practice with current research, earn CE credits, and connect with the broader professional community supporting people with ADHD.
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Adults with ADHD: Current, evidence-based information for adults navigating ADHD at work, in relationships, and in daily life.
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Parents & Caregivers: Research-based guidance on ADHD in children and teens, covering treatment, behavior, school, and family dynamics.
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Medical Professionals: Current research and clinical guidance for psychiatrists, pediatricians, primary care providers, and nurse practitioners.
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Therapists & Counselors: Updated assessment and treatment information relevant to psychologists, counselors, social workers, and therapists.
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Educators & School Professionals: Classroom-relevant guidance on instruction, curriculum, and support strategies for students with ADHD.
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Hosted by
Three organizations, one community
The International Conference on ADHD is co-hosted by the three leading organizations in ADHD support, research, and professional development.
ACO — ADHD Coaches Organization
ADDA — Attention Deficit Disorder Association
CHADD — Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Scholarship Fund
The annual conference scholarship fund exists to open the door for community members who couldn't otherwise make the trip. If you've benefited from the conference, consider contributing. If cost is a barrier to attending, the scholarship application is worth exploring.
Testimonials
What people come back saying
“The ADHD Conference was the first time I’ve ever been in public and felt fully seen and comfortable. I found a home I never knew I needed, and this experience has forever changed my life!”
“The 2022 International ADHD Conference has something for everyone. There are simply no words to describe the relief and excitement of being surrounded by like-minded individuals who get it, and who have stories and wisdom to share. Whether you’re a professional in the ADHD field, you have ADHD yourself, or you love someone with ADHD (or a combination)- you’re guaranteed to learn and laugh and walk away a richer person. See you in Baltimore!”
“I am so glad that I attended this conference live. I felt like I could be my authentic self because I connected with other adults with ADHD. In addition to learning how to support myself as a late-diagnosed ADHDer, but also how to support my students at school. It was a wonderful experience connecting with like-minded individuals.”
Register for Baltimore
December 3 - 5, 2026
Full registration details and pricing at theadhdconference.org.
Questions about the conference? Contact conferences@chadd.org.