Online BDD Conference

Saturday, December 5, 2026

Join professionals, researchers, students, individuals with lived experience, and families/supporters for a day of learning, connection, and community.

About the Conference

The Online BDD Conference offers an opportunity for professionals, researchers, students, and those with lived experience alongside their families/supporters to find community and to learn more about body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), including research-based BDD treatment, leading BDD research, how to support someone with BDD, and recovery journeys from individuals with BDD.

Research-Based Treatment

Learn what BDD treatment is, how it is administered, and what research shows about its efficacy.

BDD Research

Hear updates on leading BDD research from experts in the field.

Support & Recovery

Explore ways to support someone with BDD and hear recovery journeys from individuals with lived experience.

Who Should Attend?

Individuals with BDD

Those with lived experience with BDD. Programming focuses on recovery options and building motivation for treatment.

Family Members and Supporters

Programming focuses on how to support your loved one as they navigate treatment.

Clinicians

Professionals who treat BDD. Programming focuses on skills training and enhancing clinical understanding of the disorder.

Registration Fees

Registration Type	Fee
Individuals with BDD, Family Members, and Supporters	$55
Students & Pre-Licensed Trainees	$55
Clinicians	$120, includes CE credits

IOCDF Professional Members are eligible for a $25 discount! If you are unsure whether you are a member or have not received your discount code, please email conference@iocdf.org.

Join a Community That Understands

Whether you're seeking the latest research, practical treatment strategies, support for a loved one, or hope from others on the recovery journey, the Online BDD Conference offers a welcoming space to learn, connect, and grow.

Attend From Home

The Online BDD Conference will be held online via Zoom for Healthcare, so you can attend in the comfort of your own home.

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Terms & Conditions to Attend

All cancellations and requests for refunds must be sent by email to the IOCDF at conference@iocdf.org by Friday, November 27, 2026. Refunds before November 27 are subject to a 7% cancellation fee. No refunds will be granted after November 27, 2026.

The IOCDF maintains the following community standards for all communication during this online event:

Posts found to be off-topic, factually inaccurate, or misleading will be removed or subject to moderator edit.
Requests for support, complaints, or information must be directed to the IOCDF staff member attending each session.
Solicitation is not permitted for any cause, organization, or website.
Bullying, threats, foul language, and name-calling are prohibited.
The IOCDF retains the right to remove your access to the event if it considers you to violate these community standards.

The Online BDD Conference is not an event that will offer therapy or crisis support to attendees.

The opinions of the presenters for this event do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the International OCD Foundation.

About the International OCD Foundation

The Online BDD Conference is organized by the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF), a donor-supported nonprofit supporting all those impacted by OCD and related disorders.

The mission of the IOCDF is to ensure that no one affected by OCD and related disorders suffers alone. Our community provides help, healing, and hope. Our vision is that everyone impacted by OCD and related disorders has immediate access to effective treatment and support.

The IOCDF provides up-to-date education and resources, strengthens community engagement, delivers quality professional training, and advances groundbreaking research.

11am – 5pm ET (8am – 2pm PT)