Get ready for October 2026!

The First Place Global is building on 2025’s momentum and lining up another dynamic group of speakers and special events.

15th First Place Global Symposium

October 14–16, 2026

Mark your calendar for the 2026 First Place Global Symposium! During events infused with creativity and expression, you’ll hear from some of the most important changemakers in healthcare, housing, workplace/workforce development and education for adults with autism and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities.

What can you expect?

Watch past symposium recap videos.

Purchase your recording of the 2025 Symposium.

So much shared and gained—so much more to learn!

If you joined us for the Global Symposium October 15–17, thank you! Your engagement and participation helped make it a powerfully informative, energizing and memorable gathering. If you were unable to be with us in person or online, you can still learn from three days of amazing speakers and sessions by purchasing 30-day access to the filmed recordings.

“Learning from trailblazers and seeing possibilities! This was incredible. I have planned events for over 20 years and this was extremely well done.”
Emily Kendall, Co-Founder & President, EmpowerMe Living

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