3rd ABA Pathways Conference at AccessAbilities Expo 2026
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The 3rd ABA Pathways Conference will take place on October 20, 2026, in Za’abeel Hall 6 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, as part of the eighth AccessAbilities Expo, which runs October 19–21. Managed by the Dubai Autism Center, the one-day, in-person program runs from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and is aimed at both practitioners and parents of autistic children.
Attendees can earn 4 free in-person CEUs recognized by the BACB, QABA and IBAO, spanning ethics, multiple diagnoses, trauma and general topics. Speakers include Dr. Nicholas Orland, PhD, BCBA-D, chief program officer at the Dubai Autism Center; Dr. Michelle Kelly, PhD, BCBA-D, an associate professor of behavioral psychology; Dr. M Deepak Thalitaya of Al Amal Psychiatry, presenting jointly with clinical psychologist Dr. Afshan Chaudary; and Dr. Shannon Ward, PhD, BCBA-D, program director at The New England Center for Children clinic in Abu Dhabi. Registration is handled through an online form linked from the conference page.
AccessAbilities Expo describes itself as the region’s dedicated exhibition for accessibility, rehabilitation and inclusive solutions, drawing government entities, healthcare institutions, rehabilitation centres, education providers and suppliers from across the MENASA region, and its 2026 edition adds a partnership with REHACARE International, organised by Messe Düsseldorf. The ABA Pathways track gives behavior analysts in the Gulf a free, credentialed continuing education option alongside parent-focused content.