Conference Planning Committee Chair’s Welcome Letter

65th Annual World Service Business Conference
The OA Solution is for Life
April 20-25, 2026

Welcome to the 65^th Annual World Service Business Conference of Overeaters Anonymous. It is truly an honor to gather together, in person, in Albuquerque to serve in unity for the good of OA as a whole.

This year’s Conference brings several meaningful changes, including a new location and a thoughtfully redesigned schedule. These adjustments were made with intention, allowing space for deeper participation in business sessions, workshops, the Forum, committee meetings, and recovery meetings, while also creating a more peaceful, less hurried Conference experience.

We are especially looking forward to the highly anticipated Forum led by our region chairs, as well as three engaging and insightful workshops. We encourage you to review the agenda carefully; the workshop titles themselves reflect the depth and relevance of the topics being explored.

Our theme, “The OA Solution is for Life,” reminds us that Overeaters Anonymous offers lasting hope and guidance, one day at a time. Together, we keep the light of recovery shining within ourselves and throughout our Fellowship by nurturing our spiritual strength and supporting the service work that carries OA’s message forward. OA is our safe place, where we come to know and practice love, acceptance, and forgiveness.

Thank you for your willingness to serve, to participate, and to carry the responsibility and privilege of Conference. We are grateful for each of you and look forward to all that we will accomplish together.

With love and service,

BJ J. Conference Planning Committee Chair