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Published June 16, 2026

SAVE THE DATE! The Online OCD Conference, A Global Event, Returns Saturday, November 7 & Sunday, November 8, 2026!

OCD Southern California is excited to announce that the Online OCD Conference, A Global Event, is returning this year!

After last year’s successful event, we are excited to announce that the 2026 conference will return on Saturday, November 7th, and Sunday, November 8th!

1,400 people attended last year from around the world, and we had presentations on OCD treatments, medications, improving treatment outcomes, different evidence-based therapies, how to become an OCD advocate, building an OCD community, combating procrastination and perfectionism, and more. There were talks for everyone in the OCD community.

We heard from many of you that this was the first OCD conference you were able to attend, and, just like last year, registration costs will be low, and scholarships will be offered.

We are currently in the planning stages. We heard from you through last year’s conference surveys about what you want for this year’s conference, and we are making sure to include changes that reflect your feedback! This year’s conference will be bigger and more impactful, and we hope you’ll save the date so you can join us live!

OCD Southern California has hosted both in-person and virtual conferences since 2015. For over a decade, we have worked to offer programming and community to individuals and families impacted by OCD–both locally and to attendees online. OCD SoCal is once again hosting a global conference featuring presenters from around the world!

The conference is for people with OCD and their family members, spouses, parents, and loved ones who support them. This conference is also for professionals and educators who want to learn more about the OCD and related disorders community and how to support those impacted. For professionals seeking continuing education credits, we offer CEs through the University of Southern California (USC) and the OCD Training School at a low cost!

We hope you can clear your calendars and attend live from Saturday, November 7th, through Sunday, November 8th! The conference runs from 9am to 6:30pm PST (including after-hours community discussion groups and interactive events) on Saturday, the 7th, and from 9am to 3pm PST on Sunday, the 8th.

If you cannot join the conference live, registering will allow you to watch each presentation recording for up to 60 days after the event, at your convenience!

More information to come, but we hope you mark your calendars for the weekend of November 7th and 8th and join OCD SoCal’s global, Online OCD Conference this year! See you there!

Email us with any questions or to get on our mailing list: info@ocdsocal.org!

Published May 30, 2026

Join Us Today, Saturday, May 30th at 10am for the OCD Southern California Speaker Series! Access All the Event Info Here!

To register for this event, click on: https://ocdspeakerseries.eventbrite.com. You can register online if tickets are show to still be available OR you can register onsite. We heard from some of you that you prefer to register onsite, at the venue. We have saved tickets for walk-ins. Please show up to the venue and register at the check-in desk on the 3rd floor of the College Center Building!

More information on the event: ocdsocal.org/speakerseries

The Speaker Series program, found here: OCD Southern California Speaker Series Program

The Speaker Series agendas, found here: OCD SoCal Speaker Series Agenda (with graphic) and Speaker Series Agenda with Rundown

To access the bios of each of the 23 Speaker Series presenters, click here: OCD SoCal Speaker Series Presenter Bios

For further information on the Speakers Series, please contact us through email at info@ocdsocal.org.

What: Register Today for OCD SoCal’s In-Person Speaker Series! This low-cost, in-person event will feature presentations by local, Southern California OCD treatment providers. They will facilitate panels and presentations on OCD and related disorders. This will also be an excellent opportunity to meet and connect with others in similar situations as you and your family in the local OCD community. What is new this year is that OCD SoCal is holding one Speakers Series event in one central location at Orange Coast College! We invite everyone in Southern California to join us under one roof!

When: Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 10am to 3pm.

Who: This event is for individuals with OCD, their family members and loved ones, mental health providers, students and the general public. Talks for the general public will be presented throughout the day. We are also pleased to announce that we will be offering 3 Continuing Education credit for professionals (LMFTs, LPCCs, LCSWs, and psychologists)!

Where: Orange Coast College, 2701 Fairview Rd., Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Cost: $15. Beverages and a catered lunch will be provided. Parking is free. Thank you to OCD Anxiety Centers for sponsoring the catered lunch. Please email info@ocdsocal.org if cost is a prohibitive factor. We never want the cost to prevent anyone from attending an OCD SoCal event; scholarships are available for free entry!

See you at the Speaker Series conference today, Saturday, May 30, 2026, at 10am with registration and on-site check in starting at 9:30am! To register for this event, click on: https://ocdspeakerseries.eventbrite.com.

Published May 30, 2026

Join Us Today, Saturday, May 30th at 10am for the OCD Southern California Speaker Series! Access All the Event Info Here!

To register for this event, click on: https://ocdspeakerseries.eventbrite.com. You can register online if tickets are show to still be available OR you can register onsite. We heard from some of you that you prefer to register onsite, at the venue. We have saved tickets for walk-ins. Please show up to the venue and register at the check-in desk on the 3rd floor of the College Center Building!

More information on the event: ocdsocal.org/speakerseries

The Speaker Series program, found here: OCD Southern California Speaker Series Program

The Speaker Series agendas, found here: OCD SoCal Speaker Series Agenda (with graphic) and Speaker Series Agenda with Rundown

To access the bios of each of the 23 Speaker Series presenters, click here: OCD SoCal Speaker Series Presenter Bios

For further information on the Speakers Series, please contact us through email at info@ocdsocal.org.

What: Register Today for OCD SoCal’s In-Person Speaker Series! This low-cost, in-person event will feature presentations by local, Southern California OCD treatment providers. They will facilitate panels and presentations on OCD and related disorders. This will also be an excellent opportunity to meet and connect with others in similar situations as you and your family in the local OCD community. What is new this year is that OCD SoCal is holding one Speakers Series event in one central location at Orange Coast College! We invite everyone in Southern California to join us under one roof!

When: Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 10am to 3pm.

Who: This event is for individuals with OCD, their family members and loved ones, mental health providers, students and the general public. Talks for the general public will be presented throughout the day. We are also pleased to announce that we will be offering 3 Continuing Education credit for professionals (LMFTs, LPCCs, LCSWs, and psychologists)!

Where: Orange Coast College, 2701 Fairview Rd., Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Cost: $15. Beverages and a catered lunch will be provided. Parking is free. Thank you to OCD Anxiety Centers for sponsoring the catered lunch. Please email info@ocdsocal.org if cost is a prohibitive factor. We never want the cost to prevent anyone from attending an OCD SoCal event; scholarships are available for free entry!

See you at the Speaker Series conference today, Saturday, May 30, 2026, at 10am with registration and on-site check in starting at 9:30am! To register for this event, click on: https://ocdspeakerseries.eventbrite.com.

Published May 26, 2026

Tuesday, May 26 is the Last Day to Submit a Proposal To Speak at The Online OCD Conference, A Global Event – Hosted by OCD SoCal!

The Online OCD Conference, A Global Event—hosted by OCD SoCal, is coming BACK this year! Thank you for making last year’s event so successful and demanding its return! The conference proposal system is open and we are now accepting proposals for our Saturday and Sunday, November 7-8, 2026 conference! Due to demand, we have extended the date that proposals are due to today, May 26, 2026 by midnight PDT! If you would like to speak at our conference, please go to:  Online OCD Conference Proposal Submission Page (this is a Google Doc, so you may need to log into your Google account to access the form). 

OCD Southern California has been hosting conferences since 2015, and in 2021, OCD SoCal created the Online OCD Conference and transitioned to a virtual platform. This year’s event will be held Saturday and Sunday, November 7-8, 2026.

We hope you clear your calendars and are able to attend live on Saturday, November 7th through Sunday, November 8, 2026! The 2026 conference is from 9am to 6:30pm PST (including after hours community discussion groups and interactive events) on Saturday the 7th, and 9am to 3pm PST on Sunday the 8th.

Our conference has been a cornerstone for global collaboration, bringing together experts, innovators, and thought leaders from around the world.

Whether you’re a seasoned speaker or new to presenting, we invite you to participate in the OCD Online Conference. This globally connected event brings together varied voices from around the world. Our proposal system is now officially open! We welcome innovative ideas, fresh perspectives, and research that resonates across borders from mental health providers, researchers, individuals with lived experience and their families, and others interested in speaking on OCD and related disorders.

OCD SoCal values perspectives from individuals with lived experience. To maximize the number of voices represented, we are unable to accept proposals for single presenter talks at this time. If you are interested in speaking, we encourage you to collaborate with your therapist to form a panel. Panels allow for a richer exchange of insights and can offer both valuable information and inspiration to a broader audience.

If you would like to speak at our conference, please go to:  Online OCD Conference Proposal Submission Page

The deadline for proposals is Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

The Proposal Form has answers to FAQs. We hope you consider submitting a proposal! Email us at info@ocdsocal.org with any questions!

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