2026 Call for Papers

BABAT Updates,

3 Full Days | 3 Focused Tracks | In Person & Virtual

The 2026 BABAT Conference and Events Committee invites you to submit your work for presentation at its 48th Annual Conference on October 7, 8, and 9, 2026 in Worcester, MA Don't miss out on the opportunity to showcase your work this October. We're adding a 3rd full day of sessions in 2026, meaning we'll be able to accept more paper proposals than any year prior.
Call for Papers is open now through May 15th, and poster submissions are open until August 31st.

New in 2026 is the addition of 3 Focused Tracks

✅ Wednesday - Public School Educators + Consulting BAs track

✅ Thursday - General content + Adult Services track

✅ Friday - General content + OBM track

We encourage you to submit proposals whether you have a specific track in mind, or a more general content area. Submissions of original research, clinical applications of behavioral technology, workshops, and topical discussions are all welcome!

Submit your proposal though BehaviorLive:

https://behaviorlive.com/confer.../babat2026/call-for-papers

The theme of this year’s conference is REFUEL, focusing on enhancing our motivation, our collective goals, and our grounding in science. This conference is designed to help professionals recharge by reconnecting with the science, boosting creative approaches, and feeling inspired by the people and ideas that brought them into the work in the first place.

“Refuel” is not about starting over, but about renewing momentum, sharpening focus, and investing deeply in areas of passion and expertise.

We hope you attend to show your support for your state organization, and take part in all the exciting things we have planned for BABAT 2026!

More BABAT 2026 News to come! Stay tuned