Region 7 2026 Convention in Bethesda, MD
October 23-25, 2026
I Put My Hand in Yours… Welcome Home.
The Region 7 Convention is being held in person this year! Join us October 23 through 25, 2026, at the Bethesdan Hotel in Bethesda, Maryland for a weekend of fellowship, recovery, connection, and joy.
This year’s theme is “I put my hand in yours… Welcome Home.”
COSTS:
Early Bird Registration: $70 (May 4 – September 23)
Regular Registration: $85 (September 24 – October 16)
Onsite Registration: $100 (October 23 – 25)
Note: costs do not cover parking or meals.
SERVICE:
Want to be of service? We have a variety of service positions available. Please note your preference on the registration form. If you want to lend a hand and help another fellow attend, you can donate to the Convention Scholarship Fund.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:
Need financial assistance? Please fill out the form and fill out the “Need Financial Assistance?” section. Choose the “Pay by check” payment method to allow the form to be submitted.
Scholarships will be granted on a rolling basis and is based on availability of funds. We ask that you donate at least two (2) hours of service as part of the conditions in receiving a scholarship.
REFUND POLICY:
A written request for a refund of a registration fee (less a $10 processing fee) will be honored if received at least 30 days before the convention (September 23, 2026).
Note: meals for purchase will be available soon.
HOTEL RESERVATIONS:
The discounted room rate is $119 + taxes/night. The group dates are October 23-25, 2026. Contact the Convention Chair if you need a room outside of these dates.
There will also be discounted parking. Overnight parking for hotel guests will be $20/night and for day guests, $5/day.
You can also go to the Bethesdan Hotel’s website, enter the convention dates and the group code of OA1.
BOOK BY PHONE:
Call the hotel reservations direct number: 1-301-652-2000
Ask for the group name: “Overeaters Anonymous Region 7” or group code: OA1.