Upcoming Events, Conferences, and Workshops with Kristy Forbes
Stay up to date about live and virtual events where Kristy Forbes will be speaking and sharing her professional and lived experience perspectives on PDA and inclusive approaches. Join us to learn and connect.
6th Annual PDA North America Conference: March 5th-7th 2025
PDA North America’s 6th Annual Conference is just around the corner, taking place both virtually and in person. Kristy Forbes is thrilled to be speaking alongside a powerful lineup of over 70% neurodivergent speakers and moderators.
Together, they will share their lived experiences and valuable insights to support PDAers, parents, caregivers, and professionals in understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA).
Early bird tickets are available until December 31st, 2024.
If finances are a barrier to attending virtually, reach out to [email protected] for assistance - no one will be turned away.
Inaugural PDA Conference Australia 2025: November 11th 2025
Kristy Forbes is honoured to be the keynote speaker at the inaugural PDA Conference Australia 2025, taking place in person at the Optus Stadium in Perth, Western Australia on Tuesday, November 11th, 2025.
As Australia’s first-ever conference dedicated to Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), this event brings together PDAers, parents, carers, and professionals from education, medical, and health fields.
The conference will feature a lineup of speakers offering a range of perspectives from lived experience and expertise, as well as professional viewpoints, aiming to foster learning and deeper understanding of how to better support PDAers and their families in everyday life.
Tickets are available for families and carers, as well as professionals such as educators and medical and health practitioners. Click here for bookings and more information.
