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Call for Presenters – DDNC 2027

Event Information

Friday, April 2, 2027 | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Sunrise Event Center, Vacaville, California | In Person & Virtual

Proposal Deadline: September 15, 2026

Do you have innovative ideas, research, practical strategies, or lived experience that can inspire others?

We're seeking engaging presentations that educate, challenge perspectives, and improve outcomes for individuals with developmental disabilities and neurodiverse conditions.

 

• Clinical Innovation
• Quality Improvement
• Community Partnerships
• Early Childhood

NEW FOR DDNC 2027!

Suggested Topics
Topics are not limited but may include:

• Autism & Neurodevelopment
• Mental and Behavioral Health
• Communication and AAC
• Inclusive Education
• Assistive Technology & AI
 

NEW FOR DDNC 2027!

 

• Employment & Transition
• Family Supports
• Student Research
• Emerging Best Practices

NEW FOR DDNC 2027!

NEW FOR DDNC 2027!
Innovation & Partnership Poster Gallery

Share your ideas. Inspire innovation. Build partnerships.

Showcase research, innovative programs, quality improvement initiatives, educational projects, clinical innovations, community collaborations and promising practices. Poster presenters will display their work together in an interactive gallery where attendees can explore ideas, ask questions, network and build partnerships. Open to researchers, clinicians, educators, community organizations, students, and self-advocates

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Choose the Track that Best Fits Your Audience

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TRACK A-

Provider & Professional

For clinicians, healthcare providers, therapists, educators, behavioral teams, researchers and service providers. Selected sessions may qualify for CME/CEU.

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TRACK B-

Parent, Caregiver & Community

For parents, caregivers, self-advocates, community-based organizations, child care and ECE providers, first responders and others seeking practical resources.

Presenters Apply Here

2027 Developmental Disability and Neurodiversity Conference

Thank you for your interest in presenting at the DDNC 2027 Conference in Northern California!

Deadline to submit application: September 15, 2026

PRESENTER APPLICATION QUESTIONS

The below questions will be required for each workshop application you submit for review. We recommend that you write your session details for each question in a separate document and then copy and paste your responses when completing the online application.

Target Audience: (check all that apply)

Presentation Type:

Select All that Apply to your Proposed Session:

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