Good News for NGO Representatives!
Due to overwhelming responses and multiple requests, the NGO Representatives registration fee has been reduced from Rs. 7,080 to Rs. 2,500. Refunds will be issued to those who have already registered under this category.
Good News for Students!
Due to overwhelming responses and multiple requests, the Student registration fee has been reduced from Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 1,000. Refunds will be issued to those who have already registered under this category.
Our Official Conference Mascot 🌈
We are delighted to introduce Zebi the Zebra as the official mascot of the conference.
Zebi represents the core values of neurodiversity, community, culture, and inclusion. Just as no two zebras share the same stripe pattern, every autistic individual brings unique strengths, perspectives, and lived experiences. Zebi symbolises belonging, collective care, and the importance of embracing difference rather than trying to fix it.
Inspired by the strong herd bonds and sensory awareness of zebras, Zebi reflects the shared role of families, educators, clinicians, researchers, and communities in supporting autistic individuals across diverse cultural contexts.
🎨 Mascot concept and design by Dr. Shyam Sundar K, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, SIMATS, Chennai.
Zebi will accompany us across conference spaces and materials as a warm reminder that diversity is natural, meaningful, and worth celebrating. 💛🌍
Road to GAC 2026 Webinar Series
A pre-conference webinar series setting the stage for The Global Autism Convention 2026
Webinar 1
Date & Time
Monday, January 5, 2026
7:00 - 8:00 PM IST (UTC +5:30)
Speaker
Dr. Daniel Fung
Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist; CEO, Institute of Mental Health (IMH), Singapore
Chair
Dr. Priti Arun
Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, India
Webinar 2
Date & Time
Friday, January 16, 2026
3:00 - 4:00 PM IST (UTC +5:30)
Speaker
Dr. Preeti Jacob
Staff Specialist in Psychiatry, Hunter New England Mental Health Services, Australia
Chair
Dr. Vivek Agarwal
Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry, King George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow; President, IACAM
Welcome Message
Dr. Vijaya Raman
Organising Chairperson
Dr. Suhas Chandran
Organising Co-Chair
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
It is our great pleasure to welcome you to the Global Autism Convention 2026, an international gathering focused on “Autism in the Global South: Culture, Community, and Neurodiversity”. This third edition builds on the foundation laid in 2011 and 2018 and aims to be a vibrant platform for dialogue, learning, and action across cultures and contexts.
This year, we especially highlight the voices and innovations emerging from low and middle-income countries, where the need for inclusive, sustainable, and culturally grounded approaches is urgent. As professionals, self-advocates, families, and policymakers, we each bring essential pieces to the puzzle of meaningful autism support.
On behalf of the organising team, we extend heartfelt thanks to our institutional partners, collaborating NGOs, sponsors, and every participant contributing to this global conversation. Let this be not just a conference, but a collective step toward systems that respect and celebrate neurodiversity.
Looking forward to welcome you all to GAC 2026.
Important Dates & Deadlines
Mark your calendars! Don't miss these key dates for the Global Autism Convention 2026.
Convention Teaser
A glimpse into what awaits you at the Global Autism Convention.
Watch the Teaser
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