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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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5 Days Left Until the OCD SoCal Speaker Series. Attend the Largest OCD Event in Southern California!

https://ocdspeakerseries.eventbrite.com

5-day-countdown until the largest OCD, in-person event of the year in Southern California! Come join YOUR OCD community for our Speakers Series event this Saturday, May 30 from 10-3pm!

To register for this event, click on: https://ocdspeakerseries.eventbrite.com and visit https://ocdsocal.org/speakerseries for the event agenda! Review the 12 talks and 23 speakers!

We often hear from so many people in Southern California who are suffering with OCD that they need community and education. There is no other place in Southern California this year that you can hear 23 of the top local OCD experts address your specific concerns and get that education you are asking for! 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.

These events are 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 invite everyone to join us this Saturday. Ticket prices are only $15.00 and include a catered lunch, beverages, and free parking. Thank you to OCD Anxiety Centers for sponsoring the catered lunch.

We know it can be difficult to find extra time on the weekend, but we would like to stress how important education and community are for your OCD recovery and for family members who support someone with OCD.

There are ONLY FIVE days left to purchase tickets to attend this event. OCD SoCal will not be able to offer additional Speakers Series events this year.

We are pleased that we are able to provide three CE credits for clinicians (LMFT, LPCC, LCSW and psychologists). Please register using the Professional Ticket at a cost of $45.00.

For further information on the Speakers Series, please visit our website at https://ocdsocal.org/speakerseries or contact us through email at info@ocdsocal.org.

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The Proposal System for the 2026 Online OCD Conference, a Global Event, is now open! Submit to be a Conference Speaker!

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

The Proposal System for the 2026 Online OCD Conference, a Global Event, is now open! If you are interested in presenting at this global event, please log into your Google account, click the link that takes you to the conference proposal page, and follow the instructions to submit a presentation! Online OCD Conference Proposal Submission Page

The Online OCD Conference – hosted by OCD SoCal, will be held on Saturday and Sunday, November 7-8, 2026.

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. 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 this conference, please go to https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLScRR12Q…/viewform to submit a proposal (this is a Google Doc, so you may need to log into your Google account to access the form). 

The deadline for proposals is Monday, May 20, 2026.

When opened, the Proposal Form will have answers to FAQs. We hope you consider submitting a proposal!

Email us at info@ocdsocal.org with any questions!

According to the conference evaluations from last year, here are the topics our attendees want to see more of:

OCD Subtypes

Comorbidities (especially trauma, OCPD, ASD)

OCRDs

Identity / culture

Kids

Talks that incorporate: Accessing treatment & concrete resources

Case Examples / Hands On / Practical Strategies

For more information on the conference, please visit our dedicated page on our website for the Online OCD Conference, A Global Event, hosted by OCD Southern California: https://ocdsocal.org/conference/

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

We hope you consider submitting a proposal! 

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SAVE THE DATE! The Proposal System will Open on Monday, April 6, to Submit Talks for our November Online OCD Conference!

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! SAVE THE DATE because starting Monday, April 6, we are opening the proposal system and accepting proposals for our November 7-8, 2026 conference!

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.

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 will officially open on Monday, April 6! 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.

If you would like to speak at this conference, please keep checking our website for more information on how to submit a proposal starting Monday, April 6.

The deadline for proposals is Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

When opened, the Proposal Form will have answers to FAQs. We hope you consider submitting a proposal! 

Here are some stats from our previous conference evaluations that will help you brainstorm potential topics to submit on starting Monday, April 6:

2025 Conference Attendee Information:

Nearly 1400 attendees (N = 1382)

At least 15 countries 

At least 39 US states

Session Information:

53 sessions

  • 1 Keynote
  • 46 Break Outs
  • 5 After Hours
  • 1 Wrap Up Panel

29 CE sessions

Speaker Information: 

112 speakers

Satisfaction:

97.2% of attendees gained something useful (agree or strongly agree)

96.5% of attendees plan to attend future conferences (agree or strongly agree)

Affordability & Accessibility:

Nearly 80% of attendees (79.6%) said that its affordability (low costs/scholarships) influenced decision to attend conference (somewhat, a little, a great deal)

Nearly half of attendees (47.7%) had never attended an OCD conference before (neither in person nor online

What are people asking for more of?

Topics:

OCD Subtypes

Comorbidities (especially trauma, OCPD, ASD)

OCRDs

Identity/culture
Kids

Talks that incorporate:

Accessing treatment & concrete resources

Case Examples/Hands On/Practical Strategies