Best Buddies Leadership Conference Registration

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Prefill and Constants
Hidden Field Notes/Glossary:
  • Registration Form Type (tfa_2683): required parameter to load proper form (e.g. https://forms.bestbuddies.org/wf7N7gN?tfa_2683=General); form content changes conditionally based on specified form type; valid parameters are: General, Staff, Guests, Community Leaders, Volunteers, Conference Buddy, and Late.
  • BBLC Location (tfa_9): populates conference location via default value; update default value if location changes (will also need to add new location to the Registration/BBLC Location picklist in Salesforce).
  • BBLC Year (tfa_2193): used to search for the upcoming BBLC event in Salesforce, update to the year of the current conference.
  • DOB normalized: trims spaces, replaces non-slash delimiters (e.g. spaces or dashes) to slashes for Salesforce.
  • DOB for SOQL: converts DOB to format that can be used to query DOB via workflow parameter.
  • Age: populates age based on DOB provided via JavaScript.
  • Age Range: categorizes registrant age based on DOB provided via JavaScript.
Closing Registration:

To close GENERAL registration and open LATE registration, update the conditionality for following form elements:
  • Contact Details (section tfa_1)
  • Registration Closed (section tfa_2680)
  • NEXT button
To open GENERAL (close LATE):
  • REGISTRATION FORM TYPE CHECK = GENERAL AND
  • REGISTRATION FORM TYPE CHECK != LATE)

To open LATE (close GENERAL):
  • REGISTRATION FORM TYPE CHECK != GENERAL AND
  • REGISTRATION FORM TYPE CHECK = LATE










BBLC 2026 General Registration

Secure your spot at this year’s Best Buddies Leadership Conference by completing registration today! Whether you’re leading a chapter, building inclusive communities, or strengthening your advocacy skills, this conference is designed for you.

General registration is open to members of the Best Buddies community, including chapter leaders and members, advisors, ambassadors, Jobs participants, Living residents, and Transitions students who are ready to elevate their leadership skills and Best Buddies knowledge.

Registration closes on June 15, 2026 - don’t miss your chance to be part of this incredible experience!

BBLC 2026 Staff Registration

Are you ready for the BEST weekend of the summer?! Complete this form to register for the 2026 Best Buddies Leadership Conference. This registration form is designed exclusively for Best Buddies staff members and individuals attending to support conference operations. All attendees are expected to review and adhere to conference policies as outlined in the Best Buddies Staff Handbook of Policies & Procedures as we come together for a safe, fun, and inspiring experience.

BBLC 2026 Guest Registration

We look forward to welcoming you to the 2026 Best Buddies Leadership Conference! This registration is exclusively for conference guests, including speakers, performers, vendors, members of the Board of Directors, and other distinguished invited guests.

The information collected will be used to coordinate your conference experience, including event access, credentials, travel details (if applicable), onsite logistics, and important event communications. We look forward to seeing you at the Best Buddies Leadership Conference and celebrating an inspiring and impactful event together!

BBLC 2026 Community Leaders Registration

Please complete this form to register for Best Buddies Leadership Conference. This form is intended for Community Leaders track attendees only.

BBLC 2026 Volunteer Registration

Please complete this form to register for Best Buddies Leadership Conference. This form is for individuals who are volunteering to help at BBLC.

BBLC 2026 Conference Buddy Registration

What is BBLC?

Best Buddies Leadership Conference (BBLC) unites Best Buddies leaders, volunteers, and community advocates from around the globe to imagine, create, lead and empower the future of the disability rights and inclusion movement.

Over the past 30 years, BBLC has inspired thousands of leaders to be Best Buddies advocates and to bring about social change in their communities.

BBLC 2025 will be held at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana from Friday, July 18 through Monday, July 21.

Buddy Up at BBLC!

Buddy Up is an experience designed to pair conference attendees with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) with their peers to help them navigate the conference, build friendships, and fully engage in the experience.

How Buddy Up Works at BBLC

  • Pairing Process - First-time attendees, or those looking for extra support, are matched with a conference buddy who can guide them through the event.
  • Support & Inclusion - Buddies help each other get comfortable, participate in activities, and make meaningful connections.
  • Encouraging Leadership - The program fosters leadership skills, confidence, and social engagement in an inclusive and welcoming environment.
  • Fun & Friendship - Whether attending sessions, social events, or networking opportunities, the goal is to ensure every participant feels included and supported.

What is a Conference Buddy?

A Conference Buddy is a BBLC attendee (or volunteer) who can act as a companion and support for another BBLC attendee – someone who will look out for them and help them feel included. By establishing this informal connection, we can ensure that all our attendees are able to engage and participate in the BBLC experience to their fullest potential. Best Buddies staff will help establish these matches based on the needs of their attendees and experience level at the conference.

What can a Conference Buddy help with?

Conference Buddies provide support by helping their buddy navigate campus during session transitions, assisting with meals (if needed), and ensuring they understand and follow the conference schedule. They also encourage participation in social events and activities throughout the BBLC weekend, fostering an inclusive and engaging experience. If requested, a Conference Buddy may also serve as a roommate, depending on their buddy's needs and housing considerations by dorm location.

Please complete this form to register for Best Buddies Leadership Conference. This form is only for BBLC Conference Buddy attendees.

BBLC 2026 Post-Deadline Registration

Please complete this form to register for Best Buddies Leadership Conference. This form is intended for chapter leaders, advisors, ambassadors, Jobs participants, Living residents, and Transitions students who have received approval to register late.

To ensure that there are no issues with your registration, please do NOT complete this form unless you have spoken to a Best Buddies staff member.





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Note: if you are under 13 years old, a parent or legal guardian must complete this registration for you. Please ask them to review and submit this form on your behalf.

BBLC 2026 Program Trainings


The BBLC training experience is organized into specialized tracks to help you personalize your conference experience. Each track is designed to align with specific roles, programs, and leadership goals within Best Buddies. Review the descriptions and select the one that best matches your involvement and the skills you're looking to strengthen.

  • Advisors: school faculty, service provider staff, and other individuals who work to directly support the Best Buddies mission in their local communities.
  • Colleges: chapter officers with and without IDD who lead Best Buddies chapters at the university (ages 18+) level.
  • High Schools: chapter officers with and without IDD who lead Best Buddies chapters at the high school (ages 14-22) level.
  • LIFE: individuals with IDD (ages 18+) who are actively working toward personal growth, employment goals, and greater independence (great for previous attendees of the Ambassadors, Jobs, Living, and Transitions trainings).
  • Middle Schools: chapter officers with and without IDD who lead Best Buddies chapters at the middle school (ages 10-14) level.

Click here to learn more about BBLC program trainings.



Registration is currently closed, please contact leadershipconference@bestbuddies.org with any questions.
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