YATA Conference 2026

The 2026 conference is at Catamaran Resort Hotel in San Diego, California.

Its audience includes people involved in young adult transitional programs and services, including work related to education, advocacy, and operations.

It is most useful for leaders of residential transitional programs for young adults who want peer exchange, since the association describes a smaller forum built on collaboration among programs that would otherwise compete. The speaker list of more than 20 names includes program operators such as Juniper Canyon and Videra Health, which suits operators and clinicians in this niche, while anyone outside young adult transition services would find little relevant content.

Attendees at behavioral health and therapeutic program conferences usually wear business casual, and at a San Diego resort in October many dress a step more relaxed, such as open collars and light layers.