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Location & Dates

Sawgrass Marriott Resort and Spa

1000 PGA Tour Blvd.
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082

General conference sessions will occur on September 18-20, 2025, with pre-conference workshops on Wednesday, September 17.

Packet pick-up begins Tuesday at 5:30 PM and continues Wednesday at 7:00 AM. We encourage you to arrive early if checking in on Wednesday or Thursday.

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Workshops

Pre-conference workshops require an additional ticket purchase. Please plan to register for each workshop in advance for the best pre-conference experience. Click here to view this year's workshop lineup.

Conference Highlights

Tuesday, September 16

  • 5:00 PM - Check-In and Packet Pickup Open
  • 5:00 PM - FABA Store Opens

Wednesday, September 17

  • 7:00 AM - Check-In and Packet Pickup Open
  • 7:00 AM - FABA Store Opens
  • 8:00 AM - Morning Workshops Begin
  • 1:00 PM - Afternoon Workshops Begin
  • 6:00 PM - Presidential Pursuit and Conference Kick-Off
  • 7:00 PM - Welcome Reception

Thursday, September 18

  • 7:00 AM - Check-In and Packet Pickup Open
  • 7:00 AM - FABA Store Opens
  • 8:00 AM - Welcome and Opening Address - Zarcone
  • 9:30 AM - General Sessions
  • 11:00 AM - Keynote Address and Awards Ceremony - Unumb
  • 1:30 PM - General Sessions
  • 2:30 PM - Invited Address - Borrero
  • 4:30 PM - Inside Behavior Analysis
  • 5:30 PM - Presidential Poster Session and Social
  • 7:00 PM - Chapter Check-In: Your FABA Passport Adventure to CoFABA

Friday, September 19

  • 7:00 AM - Check-In and Packet Pickup Open
  • 7:00 AM - FABA Store Opens
  • 8:00 AM - Invited Address - Colbert
  • 9:00 AM - General Sessions
  • 11:00 AM - Presidential Address - Peters
  • 12:00 PM - Business Meeting
  • 1:30 PM - General Sessions
  • 1:30 PM - Invited Address - Patel
  • 4:30 PM - Inside Behavior Analysis
  • 6:30 PM - Ignites at Night
  • 8:00 PM - FABA 45th Anniversary Social

Saturday, September 20

  • 8:00 AM - General Sessions
  • 11:00 AM - Invited Address - Lechago

General Information

When to Arrive and Leave

The conference officially begins Thursday at 8 AM and concludes Saturday at 12:00 PM. Most attendees should arrive by Wednesday to check in and attend the Welcome Reception. For the full experience, plan to depart on Sunday.

On-Site Registration

FABA will not offer on-site registration. This event is for preregistered attendees only.

Transportation

Nearby international airports:

  • Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) - ~27 miles
  • Orlando International Airport (MCO) - ~123 miles
  • Tallahassee International Airport (TLH) - ~177 miles

Parking

Self-parking is available for $7.00 per night, and valet parking is discounted to $25.00 per night.

Meals

Light refreshments and coffee will be provided. Food trucks and grab-and-go options will be available for purchase. For more info:

Weather/Conference Attire

September is warm (average high 94°F). Meeting rooms are cool, so bring a light sweater. Business attire is recommended for sessions.

Accessibility

FABA is committed to full access for all participants. Please make accommodation requests as early as possible during registration. For questions, contact [email protected].

Session Room Behavior & Recording Policy

Please follow staff instructions regarding room capacity. Phones should be silenced. No recording is allowed in any session without written approval from the Program Chair.

Tipping Etiquette

It is customary to tip hotel staff and restaurant waitstaff (15-20%) for exceptional service.

Presentation Content and Feedback

FABA does not vet the specific content of each live presentation. We encourage attendees to deliver feedback directly to presenters. Contact info is in the program.

CEUs & Online Access

How do I receive CEUs? During the conference, you will scan-in to each in-person event, or follow the instructions online if attending the livestream. After the conference, we will process and "release" all CEUs within two weeks. We will send follow-up instructions when this is ready.

BehaviorLive and Online Access: In-person and online attendees have access to online content via BehaviorLive. Please download the BehaviorLive app. If attending the live stream, you may access the presentations here.

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