ADHD2024 Conference on ADHD

ACO, ADDA, and CHADD—the leaders in ADHD support for individuals and families—welcome the ADHD community to the Annual International Conference on ADHD. These organizations collaborate to bring together the best minds in current research and treatment options and professionals offering best practice guidelines for their fields.

We focus on what it means to Connect, Learn & Thrive. It is through the connections we make along with the new skills and approaches we learn from one another that our ADHD community can thrive. At #ADHD, we will Connect, Learn & Thrive by gathering as adults and partners, parents of children in all stages of life, clinicians of all kinds, coaches, organizers, educators, and advocates, to inspire one another and enhance all our lives.

This conference will feed not only your mind but also your soul as you meet other like-minded individuals. We will welcome some of the most well-known speakers and authors to share their wisdom and research. You will also benefit from conversations with fellow attendees sitting next to you in sessions, during the coffee breaks, and wandering the exhibit hall.

Who Should Attend the Annual Conference?

If you are a member of one or more of the following interest groups, then you should attend.

  • Adults: Practical and science-based information for adults with ADHD

  • Coach & Professional Organizer: Skills and practical strategies for working with teens, adults, and families affected by ADHD

  • Educator/School Professional: Practical information on curriculum, instruction, and classroom management strategies to assist and support students with ADHD

  • Parents & Caregivers: Research-based information on ADHD, including treatment issues and practical strategies for managing behavior at home and at school

  • Medical: The latest research and information regarding the medical assessment and treatment of ADHD; of particular interest to psychiatrists and primary care providers, including pediatricians, general and family practitioners, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners

  • Therapists: The latest research and information regarding the assessment and treatment of ADHD; of particular interest to psychologists, psychiatrists, counselors, social workers, and therapists

Keynote Speakers

Sasha Hamdani, MD — Thursday

Sasha Hamdani, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist and a clinical expert on ADHD. She is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and mental health advocate. Dr. Hamdani has worked closely with the White House and Surgeon General’s team to speak out about mental health awareness, and Harvard University has recognized her as a public health leader. She has a robust social media following on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube (@thepsychdoctormd), where she provides evidence-backed information and dispels stigma around all facets of wellness. Simon and Schuster released her book, Self-Care for People with ADHD, in 2023, and her comprehensive ADHD management app FocusGenie launched in the fall of 2023.

Penn Holderness — Friday

Penn Holderness is an online content creator known for award-winning videos, including original music, song parodies, and comedy sketches over the past ten years. His videos have resulted in over two billion views and over eight million followers across The Holderness Family social media platforms. Penn is the New York Times bestselling author of ADHD Is Awesome: A Guide To (Mostly) Thriving With ADHD, which he wrote with his wife, Kim. Penn and Kim have never shied away from tackling topics like living with ADHD and anxiety through their comedy. The overwhelming positive feedback and support from their online community was a major motivation behind the book.

Before creating online content, Penn honed his storytelling skills in the TV news business. When he isn't making their audience laugh, he helps international companies make videos of their own along with their team at Holderness Family Productions. They have produced, directed, and written content for StoryBots, Fox Home Entertainment, Wasabi Technologies, and Velcro Companies, which was featured on Anderson Cooper 360. Penn and Kim also have an award-winning podcast and were also winners on season 33 of The Amazing Race on CBS. They live in Raleigh, North Carolina, with their children, Lola and Penn Charles, and their dog, Sunny.

Kojo Sarfo, DNP, PMHNP-BC — Saturday

Kojo Sarfo, DNP, PMHNP-BC is a comedian, actor, content creator, and writer based in Los Angeles, California, with over 3.5 million followers and twenty million monthly views on social media. With five years of professional experience as a psychotherapist and mental health nurse practitioner, he has a background in inpatient forensic psychiatry and working with children with neurodevelopmental disorders. Dr. Sarfo utilizes these experiences to post skits, songs, and videos to promote mental health awareness.

Testimonials

“The 2022 International ADHD Conference has something for everyone. There are simply no words to describe the relief and excitement of being surrounded by like-minded individuals who get it, and who have stories and wisdom to share. Whether you're a professional in the ADHD field, you have ADHD yourself, or you love someone with ADHD (or a combination)- you're guaranteed to learn and laugh and walk away a richer person. See you in Baltimore!” —Mike Legett

“The ADHD Conference was the first time I’ve ever been in public and felt fully seen and comfortable. I found a home I never knew I needed, and this experience has forever changed my life!”—Carlee Bradley

“I am so glad that I attended this conference live. I felt like I could be my authentic self because I connected with other adults with ADHD. In addition to learning how to support myself as a late-diagnosed ADHDer, but also how to support my students at school. It was a wonderful experience connecting with like-minded individuals.” —CJH