ACO, ADDA, and CHADD—the leaders in ADHD support for individuals and families—welcome the ADHD community to the 2023 Annual International Conference on ADHD. These organizations collaborate to bring together the best minds in current research and treatment options and professionals offering best practice guidelines for their fields. #ADHD2023 will offer dynamic sessions and events featuring practical support and guidance for adults and families.
This year, we are focusing on what it means to Connect, Learn, and Thrive. It is through the connections we make along with the new skills and approaches we learn from one another that our ADHD community can thrive. At #ADHD2023, we will Connect.Learn.Thrive by gathering as adults and partners, parents of children in all stages of life, clinicians of all kinds, coaches, organizers, educators, and advocates, to inspire one another and enhance all our lives.
This conference will feed not only your mind but also your soul as you meet other like-minded individuals. We will welcome some of the most well-known speakers and authors to share their wisdom and research. You will also benefit from conversations with fellow attendees sitting next to you in sessions, during the coffee breaks, and wandering the exhibit hall.
ACO, ADDA, and CHADD are ready to welcome you to Baltimore and the largest international conference on ADHD. Baltimore is known for many things: the Inner Harbor, the Orioles and the Ravens sports teams, and luscious seafood. We hope you will find the experience enriching, inspiring, and restorative. We cannot wait to see you!
Two Conference Offerings for 2023
November 30–December 2
Opportunities for face-to-face networking, deeper learning, and fun with your peers.
- Participate in ADHD Professional Institute (API) networking events & sessions
- Pre-conference interactive workshops
- Attend General Conference sessions
- Opportunities to meet speakers
- Keynote presenters & award ceremonies
- Visit exhibit hall for latest technology and products with meaningful conversations with vendors and influencers
- Continuing Education Credits
- Innovative Programs
- Targeted attendee meet-ups
- Chapter events
- Welcome Reception
- Join peer-to-peer groups
- Coach matchmaking
- Competitions and games through the mobile app
- Talent Show
- Closing Conference Party
- Morning activities—yoga, meditation, etc.
- Bookstore & Booksigning
- Print & digital program book
December 5–6
Opportunities for connecting and learning on your own schedule.
- Participate in ADHD Professional Institute (API) sessions
- Limited streaming sessions including the keynote presentations from the in-person conference
- On-demand viewing sessions created for the virtual audience
- Continuing Education Credits
- Meet speakers and attend live Q&A sessions
- Engage with attendees through the attendee directory
- Virtual peer-to-peer groups
- Coach matchmaking
- Competitions and games through the virtual platform
- Morning activities—yoga, meditation, etc.
- Evening social events
- Digital program book
Please click here to view the comprehensive schedules for the in-person and online conferences.
In Person: Baltimore
All-Day Thursday
In-depth ADHD information & networking for:
- Coaches/professional Organizers
- Therapists
- Medical Clinicians
- School-Based Professionals
- Continuing Education Credits
Thursday PM–Saturday PM
Educational sessions, workshops, & networking for:
- Parents
- Adults with ADHD
- Coaches/Professional Organizers
- Therapists
- Medical clinicians
- School-Based Professionals
- Continuing Education Credits
Thursday AM–Saturday PM
Access the full 3-days of the In-Person Conference:
- Begin your day Thursday morning with Breakfast
- Enjoy all the things Thu-Sat
- Cut loose Saturday night with the closing ADHD Conference Party
Saturday, December 2
Acess all educational sessions, workshops, networking and special events:
- Morning Activities
- Saturday Keynote
- Discovery Hall
- Brown Bag Lunch & Learns
- Support Groups
- Meet the Speakers
- Closing Conference Party
Continuing Education Credits will not be available with the Saturday Pass.
Online: Virtual
December 5–6
Educational sessions, workshops, & networking for:
- Parents
- Adults with ADHD
- Meet the Professionals
- Therapists
- Medical clinicians
- School-Based Professionals
- Continuing Education Credits
In Person & Online Combo: Baltimore & Virtual
In-person: Nov 30–Dec 2
Online: December 5–6
Enjoy access to both Conferences:
- New content + sessions presented in different ways
- Meet more speakers
- Engage with different attendees
- More continuing education opportunities
To register for ADHD2023, visit the official conference website
Who Should Attend the Annual Conference?
- Adults: Practical and science-based information for adults with ADHD
- Coach & Professional Organizer: Skills and practical strategies for working with teens, adults, and families affected by ADHD
- Educator/School Professional: Practical information on curriculum, instruction, and classroom management strategies to assist and support students with ADHD
- Parents & Caregivers: Research-based information on ADHD, including treatment issues and practical strategies for managing behavior at home and at school
- Medical: The latest research and information regarding the medical assessment and treatment of ADHD; of particular interest to psychiatrists and primary care providers, including pediatricians, general and family practitioners, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners
- Therapists: The latest research and information regarding the assessment and treatment of ADHD; of particular interest to psychologists, psychiatrists, counselors, social workers, and therapists
Keynotes
Thursday Keynote
Tracy Marks, MD, Psychiatrist
With board certifications in general and forensic psychiatry, Tracy Marks promotes mental health and wellness through her private practice, books, and her popular YouTube channel, Mental Health Doesn’t Have to Be a Mystery. She is the author of three books: Master Your Sleep, Bipolar Basics, and Why Am I So Anxious? These works provide insights into various mental health conditions, emphasizing the link between mental wellness and sleep, and offering practical strategies for managing symptoms and improving overall well-being.
Dr. Marks started her YouTube channel in 2018, and since then it has garnered a significant following for its easy-to-understand, comprehensive coverage of complex mental health topics. She maintains her psychiatric practice in Atlanta, Georgia. Her holistic approach to mental health and her dedication to public education have made her a respected figure in her field and a valuable resource for those seeking to understand and improve their mental health.
Friday Keynote
Cassandra Aarssen, Professional Organizer
Cassandra Aarssen is the self-proclaimed “recovering super slob” behind Clutterbug, a website, YouTube channel, and personal organizing business. Through her efforts to transform herself into a clean freak, she created a successful career as an organizing expert. She provides her expertise as the host of HGTV’s Hot Mess House and through her YouTube channel and podcast. Her books, Real Life Organizing, Cluttered Mess to Organized Success, The Clutter Connection, and The Declutter Challenge are bestsellers. Cassandra’s organizing and decluttering advice is frequently featured on HGTV, CTV’s The Marlyn Denis Show, Oprah.com, and in Better Homes and Gardens. When she isn’t ridding the world of clutter, she spends her free time with her family in Ontario, Canada.
Saturday Keynote
Steve Sharp Nelson, from The Piano Guys, YouTube Star
Steven Sharp Nelson is an award-winning, Billboard-charting, YouTube rock star—in a cellist sort of way. His genre-crossing music invites people in from all walks of life and tastes. He has spoken to and performed for over two million people as part of The Piano Guys. From every stage, he credits his creative superpower, ADHD, encouraging people worldwide with this same gift (especially kids) to embrace their superpower. He believes that, for him and many others, music has been the best way to hone a creative craft, find identity, purpose, and even faith.
Steven attributes his hard-earned, unlikely success story to his unending love for helping people feel the worth of their own soul through music. Name a concert venue, he’s sold it out. Name an iconic place in the world, he’s filmed a music video there. His content is watched and streamed over 3 million times EVERY DAY for a current total of two BILLION views. He’s performed and spoken to 2 million people across the world. As much as he loves all of this, his favorite thing in the world is one-on-one time with his wife and each of his four children, who tolerate and sometimes even love his quirky, creative persona.
ADHD2022 Testimonials
“The ADHD Conference was the first time I’ve ever been in public and felt fully seen and comfortable. I found a home I never knew I needed, and this experience has forever changed my life!”—Carlee Bradley
“I am so glad that I attended this conference live. I felt like I could be my authentic self because I connected with other adults with ADHD. In addition to learning how to support myself as a late-diagnosed ADHDer, but also how to support my students at school. It was a wonderful experience connecting with like-minded individuals.” —CJH
“The 2022 International ADHD Conference has something for everyone. There are simply no words to describe the relief and excitement of being surrounded by like-minded individuals who get it, and who have stories and wisdom to share. Whether you're a professional in the ADHD field, you have ADHD yourself, or you love someone with ADHD (or a combination)- you're guaranteed to learn and laugh and walk away a richer person. See you in Baltimore!” —Mike Legett
“I am so glad that I attended this conference live. I felt like I could be my authentic self because I connected with other adults with ADHD. In addition to learning how to support myself as a late-diagnosed ADHDer, but also how to support my students at school. It was a wonderful experience connecting with like-minded individuals.” —CJH
Interested in Sponsoring or Exhibiting?
If you are interested in exhibiting at or sponsoring ADHD2023, please visit the Exhibitor portal. If you have any questions, please send an email to kris@herlitz.com.
ACO (ADHD Coaches Organization) is the worldwide professional membership organization for ADHD coaches. We are committed to being the outstanding resource for our profession. To learn more about ACO, visit adhdcoaches.org or contact us at 888-638-3999.
ADDA (Attention Deficit Disorder Association) provides information, resources, and networking opportunities to help adults with ADHD lead better lives. We bring together science and the human experience for adults with ADHD and professionals who serve them. Visit add.org or contact us at 800-939-1019.
CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is dedicated to improving the lives of the 17 million children and adults in the United States who live with ADHD every day, and all who support them. Learn more at chadd.org or contact us at 301-306-7070 Ext. 109.
View the ADHD2022 Conference Program Book