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!
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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!
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!
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




