Best Buddies Leadership Conference, One Team One World. July 17-20, 2026

The Best Buddies Leadership Conference unites leaders, volunteers, and advocates from around the globe to spark bold ideas, strengthen advocacy, and accelerate the inclusion movement.

For more than 30 years, BBLC has empowered changemakers to lead with purpose, build more inclusive communities, and turn vision into action.

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Live Stream Schedule

For those unable to attend BBLC in person, our Opening Ceremonies, select Educational Sessions, and Closing Ceremonies will be live streamed on Facebook and here on our website.

Friday, July 17
Opening Ceremonies Pre-Show: 7:30 PM EDT
Opening Ceremonies: 8:00 PM EDT
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Saturday, July 18
Educational Sessions: 8:30 – 11:30 AM EDT

Sunday, July 19
Closing Ceremonies: 7:30 PM EDT

Recordings Coming Soon!

ABOUT BEST BUDDIES

Best Buddies International is the world’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our programs help people and families living with IDD form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure successful jobs, live independently, improve public speaking, self-advocacy and communication skills, and feel valued by society.

Best Buddies serves individuals with IDD and their families. The IDD community includes, but is not limited to, people with Down syndrome, autism, Fragile X, Williams syndrome, and other undiagnosed disabilities.

Learn more at bestbuddies.org