CADDRA 2026 is Canada’s premier national conference for ADHD researchers and medical and health professionals who care for individuals with ADHD. This must-attend event brings together the latest scientific discoveries, clinical innovations, and practical strategies in ADHD diagnosis, assessment, and treatment—spanning children, adolescents, and adults.

CADDRA 2026 features symposia, breakout sessions, poster presentations, and keynote addresses from renowned national and international experts. Attendees will gain actionable insights they can immediately apply to clinical practice, research, and program development.

Beyond education, CADDRA 2026 is where the ADHD community connects. Join leading clinicians, researchers, and allied health professionals at The Westin Ottawa, in the heart of Canada’s capital, for unparalleled networking and collaboration. Whether you are a seasoned expert or early in your career, this highly specialized conference offers a unique opportunity to learn, share ideas, and build lasting professional relationships.

Be part of the conversation shaping the future of ADHD care in Canada. Join us in our nation's capital at CADDRA 2026.

Overall Learning Objectives

1. Describe the youth culture transformations, impacting mostly individuals with mental health difficulties, associated with social polarization and leading to an increase in ideological and nihilistic violence.

2. Evaluate real world pharmacologic strategies to improve outcomes in complex patients

3. Identify key principles of trauma-informed care and discuss practical strategies for integrating them into ADHD assessment and treatment, including how to screen for trauma history and adapt intervention approaches when both conditions are present.

4. Describe the latest updates in ADHD pharmacology and their incorporation into CADDRA guidelines, including changes to first-line medications and prescribing considerations.