Science That Unites the World: Inaugural Global Behavior Analysis Summit Goes Live October 24

The World Behavior Analysis Day Alliance and The ABA Collaborative will hold the inaugural Global Behavior Analysis Summit (GBAS) on Saturday, October 24. The free virtual event begins at 9 a.m. Eastern Time on Zoom Events.

The summit offers four continuing education credits for BACB, QABA, and IBAO credential holders, along with a Certificate of Attendance.

GBAS is designed for behavior analysts, researchers, educators, students, organizational leaders, and allied professionals. Organizers describe its goal as advancing the science of behavior through global collaboration, knowledge exchange, and connection. More than 600 people from over 25 countries have already registered, with organizers aiming to reach 1,000 participants.

Who Is Behind It

“Behavior analysis has the power to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives around the world. WBADA’s mission is to bring our global community together to increase awareness, foster collaboration across countries and cultures, and ensure that the science of behavior analysis is recognized for its contributions to individuals, families, and communities everywhere. By working together internationally, we can strengthen our field and expand its positive impact worldwide.”

Karen Chartier, President, World Behavior Analysis Day Alliance

“GBAS was built on the belief that behavior analysis becomes stronger when knowledge and perspectives move across borders. This summit creates space for professionals from different countries, cultures, and credentialing communities to learn from one another and build relationships that can continue well beyond a single event.”

Jeron Trotman, Co-Founder, The ABA Collaborative

GBAS is presented through a partnership between The ABA Collaborative and the World Behavior Analysis Day Alliance.

What’s on the Program

The program includes four educational sessions offering one continuing education credit each, along with global ambassador perspectives, interactive engagement, facilitated connections, and a closing call to action.

The Future of Global Behavior Analysis. The opening keynote will be presented by Bahij Khouzami, M.Ed., BCBA, IBA, CDA, Founder and Executive Clinical Director of Bahij Khouzami Evidence-Based Behavioral Consultancy.

Behavior Analysis Around the World. A four-person panel discussion featuring Alexandrea “Allie” Wiegand, Dr. Anton James, Maria Fernanda Chang Espinoza, and Sloane Pharr.

Voices From Around the World and Global Pulse. GBAS ambassadors representing Ghana, Morocco, Nigeria, Egypt, Bangladesh, and the United States will share perspectives from their respective countries. The segment will be followed by Global Pulse, an interactive audience experience facilitated by the ABAVerzus hosts.

Culture, Context & the Science of Behavior. A featured presentation by Fan-Yu Lin, Ph.D., BCBA-D, IBA, of Philadelphia (Ningbo) Educational Technology.

Beyond Autism. The final continuing education session will feature a panel exploring the broader applications of behavior analysis, including Olena Gayevska, Associate Professor at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, and Mariana Del Rio of It Takes a Village Behavior Consulting.

Following the final educational session, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in facilitated Global Connections breakout rooms before the summit concludes with a Unified Call to Action.

How to Take Part

Registration is free and open through the official GBAS registration page:

https://www.worldbehavioranalysisday.com/registration

Organizations interested in supporting the summit can select from four sponsorship levels, ranging from a $500 Supporting Sponsorship to a $5,000 Platinum Sponsorship. The Platinum package includes presenting-sponsor recognition and a five-minute welcome message during the opening session.

Sponsorship information is available at:

https://www.worldbehavioranalysisday.com/sponsorship

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