Secure your spot now, and get ready
for the premier education conference focused on students with autism, intellectual disability, and other developmental disabilities.
The 2027 DADD Conference brings together research and practice to highlight evidence-based strategies that improve education for students with autism, intellectual disability, and other developmental disabilities. Sessions span a wide range of topics focused on increasing opportunity, access, and student success.
Register by September 15 to receive early registration discounts. We look forward to welcoming you to Phoenix, Arizona in January 2027!
Event Details

When
Jan 6-9 , 2027
Where
Arizona Grand Resort and Spa
8000 South Arizona Grand E, Phoenix, AZ 85044

Key Dates
May 31, 2026
- Last day to submit conference proposals
June-July 2026
- Proposal review process
August 1, 2026
- Proposal decisions sent to primary author
September 15, 2026
- Last day for Early Bird Registration rate
October 1, 2026
- Presenter registration deadline
- Last day for exhibitor and sponsor 25% discount
October 15, 2026
- Draft conference program posted
December 12, 2026 (5pm MST)
- Last day to book a room in the DADD hotel block
January 6, 2027
- Pre-conference Training Institutes*
- Conference begins (4pm MST)
January 9, 2027
- Conference ends (9:00am MST)
- Post Conference Sessions* (9:30am-12:30pm MST)
*Pre- and Post-Conference Sessions are available for a separate fee
2026 DADD Conference Countdown
- Days125
- Hours8
- Minutes42
- Seconds55





