The ADAA 2026 Annual Conference is a premier interdisciplinary mental health event in the U.S., offering sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities tailored to clinicians, researchers, and students. Attendees will explore new treatments, gain practical skills, and return with fresh ideas to advance their work and community. The conference will feature poster sessions highlighting innovative treatments, prevention strategies, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, with a preference for submissions that include DEI topics, audience engagement, or emerging therapeutics such as virtual reality.
Mental Health Conferences
ADAA 2026 Annual Conference
The ADAA 2026 Annual Conference will be held in Chicago, IL, bringing together over 1,000 professionals to explore the latest in mental health research and treatment.
Conference Overview
Some quick details about this conference.
Time and Place
Maybe the most important details of the conference.
Conference Dates: April 9–11, 2026
Location: Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk
City/State: Chicago, Illinois
Event Format: in-person
Conference Organizer
This organization is hosting this conference.
Anxiety & Depression Association of America
Founded in 1979, ADAA is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders through aligning research, practice, and education.
Registration Fees
How much does this conference cost?
| Cost | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| $595.00 | Professional Members | None |
| $545.00 | Institutional Members | None |
| $475.00 | Colleague Members | None |
| $295.00 | Trainee/Postdoctoral Fellow/Resident | None |
| $275.00 | Student/Research Assistant | None |
| $895.00 | Non-Member Professionals | None |
| $395.00 | Non-Member Trainees/Postdoctoral Fellows/Residents | None |
| $375.00 | Non-Member Students/Research Assistants | None |
| $ | Group Registration | Save $50 per person when registering 5+ participants at once |
| $395.00 | Military/Government | With valid email |
| $150.00 | Professionals in Developing Countries | None |
| $195.00 | Accompanying Guest | Guest passes include access to receptions and networking events only |
See the conference's actual website for more details around these fees, as sometimes they can be more complicated.
Schedule and Agenda
It's important to know what is planned.
The conference will feature three days of sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities tailored to clinicians, researchers, and students. Attendees can expect to explore new treatments, gain practical skills, and make meaningful connections.
CEU Details
Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).
Attendees can earn from 15 to 18 continuing education credits.
Hotel Information
You need somewhere to stay! (Unless you live relatively close.)
The conference will be held at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk, with an exclusive ADAA rate of $239 per night available until March 16, 2026, or until sold out. The hotel is centrally located, steps from the Chicago River, restaurants, and attractions, and offers on-site dining, coffee, and quick bites.
Other Links and Information
The above information is from the conference or event webpage. Please review the organization's website for official information, as that will be more up-to-date.
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