WAO Congress 2026

09/10/2026

Congress head, WAO President and Autism Association of Namibia Founder Petra Autnam Dillmann, making us proud! Thank you to the Namibia Association for Children with Disabilities for your continued support!

Recognition… The Namibia Association for Children with Disabilities presented certificates of appreciation to its supporting members today in Windhoek, honouring their continued commitment and support.
Photo: Elizabeth Likoro

09/10/2026

Families, professionals, employers and autistic people, all in one room. 💜

The World Autism Organisation Congress is happening 3–5 Nov 2026 at WICC, Windhoek, and online. Spaces are limited.

Register at wao-congress-26.com/registration/

09/10/2026

From 3–5 November 2026, the 6th World Autism Organisation Congress comes to the Windhoek International Convention Centre (WICC), bringing together families, professionals, employers and autistic people to share knowledge, challenge outdated thinking and build better support.

💜 Register at wao-congress-26.com/registration/
💜 [email protected]

24/07/2026

Registration is officially open for the 6th World Autism Organisation Congress!

Join clinicians, researchers, educators, and advocates from around the world for three days of keynotes, workshops, and connection.

Spots are limited, secure yours now 👉 wao-congress-26.com/registration/

24/07/2026

Good news, researchers and practitioners! We've extended the abstract submission deadline for the 6th World Autism Organisation Congress.

You now have until 31 July 2026 to submit your research, case studies, and best practices to the global autism community.

👉 Submit your abstract and be part of the transformation
https://tally.so/r/xXlzoy

05/06/2026

📢The World Autism Organisation invites you, autistic individuals, neurodivergent people, family members, professionals, service providers, and those with communication challenges, to help reshape how the world understands autism.

We’re looking for presentation & poster abstracts that challenge stereotypes, elevate diverse voices, and drive real change.

Topics include, but are not limited to:

Diagnosis
Genetic and environmental factors
Psychology and sensory issues
Biochemistry and metabolism
Education and teaching
Health and co-morbidities
Services and support for all ages and abilities
Personal accounts

👉 Submit your abstract and be part of the transformation
https://tally.so/r/xXlzoy

03/06/2026

We’re on the move!

The WAO Congress is coming to Windhoek, Namibia (and online) from 3–5 November 2026.

Learn more about our organiser (Petra Dillmann from the Autism Association of Namibia) and our keynote speakers, Dr Temple Grandin & Dr Sven Bölte.

Register your interest now 👉 tally.so/r/gDvGK4, and we'll notify you the moment tickets go live!

01/06/2026

The World Autism Congress 2026 is gearing up for an extraordinary gathering from 3–5 November 2026, hosted in Namibia in a hybrid format so anyone, anywhere can join.

Our theme: "Transform the Narrative"

Across the world, and especially in communities where resources are scarce, autism is still too often misunderstood. This Congress is a chance to change that. To connect Africa with the global autism community, share knowledge across borders, and replace stigma with genuine understanding and inclusion.

We're honoured to work under the guidance of the Autism Association of Namibia and to have the endorsement of H.E. Vice President Lucia Witbooi and the University of Namibia. 🇳🇦

Register your interest now to be first in line when official registrations open: https://tally.so/r/gDvGK4

Whether you're a professional, parent, educator, autistic self-advocate, or ally, there's a seat at this table for you.