The conference will be held at the National Conference Center in Leesburg, VA.

All overnight accommodations for the National Conference Center can be made using this link VABA 2026

The cut-off date for booking a room is March 24, 2026. 

Overview:

• Free parking for all guests and attendees
• Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) -14 Miles, 20 Minutes
• Ronald Regan Washington National Airport (DCA) -35 Miles, 45 Minutes
• Fitness Center
• Walking trails
• All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks) included in registration
• Complementary Wi-fi
• Below-ground hallways designed for inclement weather
• Outdoor courtyard with fire pits, patios, and comfortable seating
• Full-service post office and warehouse for shipping, receiving, and storage
• On-site, self service laundry facilities
• On-site ATM
• Just minutes from historic downtown Leesburg and DC’s Wine Country!

Conference registration is now open! Click here to register. 

Sponsor packages for our 2026 conference can be found here. Have questions or need more infromation? Email sponsors@virginiaaba.org

Check out our 2026 Conference Speakers here!

Call for posters is now open! Click here to submit a proposal. 

Posters consist of visual displays of information, usually reporting empirical evidence or research-oriented program descriptions (peer social programming, offerings for specific populations, etc.).Submissions should be related to behavior analysis. VABA will consider submissions from all areas of behavior analysis including, basic research, application, historical/conceptual/theoretical analysis and professional development.  

VABA recommends 36×48 sizing for posters We will provide easels and 36×48 foamboard at the conference.   More information will be available about how to submit your poster if/after it is accepted. Click here for recommended templates. 

Here is the rubric that the Conference Committee uses to determine suitability.

Want more tips? Check out these videos on submitting a research poster: 

All About Posters

How to Present a Poster at VABA

VirginiaABA is committed to promoting the development of future behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts. Every year, VirginiaABA seeks sponsors from businesses and practitioners throughout the region so that we can provide scholarships for students to attend our annual conference. Scholarships include:

• Registration*
• 2 nights hotel*
• Up to $100 in travel*

*Reimbursed at the conclusion of the conference

In order to be eligible, you must meet the following criteria:

●     Currently enrolled and in good standing in an approved course sequence for behavior analysis

●     A resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia

●     Available to attend the full conference (not including workshops)

●     Planning to present or co-present a poster (optional but preferred)

The deadline to apply for a student scholarship is Friday, February 27, 2026.

To apply, click here 

Interested in sponsoring a student? Click here 

Virginia ABA is committed to fostering inclusion and engagement among behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts, particularly through participation in our annual conference. This scholarship is designed to support professionals who meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Current VABA Full or Sustaining member
• Licensed in Virginia
• Available to attend the full conference (including keynote and breakout sessions)

The ideal candidate will be currently engaged in, have previous experience with, or present unique proposals for future efforts related to inclusion and equity within the field of behavior analysis. Their work should promote belonging for practitioners, consumers, and/or stakeholders with a demonstrated impact on local, regional, and/or state communities.

Scholarship includes: 

• Regular registration*
• 2 nights hotel*
• Up to $100 in travel expenses* 

* Reimbursed at the conclusion of the conference 

Application Deadline is February 27, 2026 

To apply, click here 

Interesting in sponsoring a DEI scholarship? Click here