Bridging Gaps Conference
ICAP Conference 2026
April 23-26, 2026
Bridging Gaps Conference
ICAP Conference 2026
April 23-26, 2026
Bridging Gaps Conference
ICAP Conference 2026
April 23-26, 2026
Save the Date!
ICAP Conference 2026
ICAP is excited to announce the 6th biennial conference will be taking place in Portland, Oregon, US April 23-26, 2026 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Downtown Portland Convention Center.
ICAP has a long-standing tradition of offering conferences filled with connections between professionals from many varied backgrounds. This is an opportunity to learn about all aspects of treating oral restrictions across the lifespan from leaders in the field! There will be presentations on emerging research, the latest standards in treatment, and many cutting-edge approaches!
Date: April 23-26, 2026
Location: Crowne Plaza Portland Downtown Convention Center, 441 NE 2nd Avenue, Portland, OR, 97232
Click to See More: Why Portland? • Why Attend?
Stay tuned in for updates
Speakers will be announced continuously
Call for abstracts will be announced on May 1.
Full program will be revealed on October 1.
The registration portal will open October 1.
Photography credit to Justin Katigbak, Travel Portland
Why Portland, Oregon?
Why The United States of America?
Why Portland, Oregon? Why The United States of America?
ICAP functions from a foundation of democratic decision-making and deeply values input from the professional community. Following the tradition of rotating locations, the 2026 conference was due to be on the west coast of North America. ICAP identified multiple locations in the US, Canada, and Mexico and gathered input from the professional community, and especially its members, about their preference for location. Portland was the definitive most popular location amongst poll responders, both from within the United States and from outside the US. In fact, of our international voters, 63% preferred Portland!
Therefore, we are thrilled to announce Portland, Bridge City, City of Roses as our conference location for 2026. Portland is a wonderful city, known for its gardens and parks, friendly neighborhoods, food and beer, fantastic bookshops and a very friendly and inclusive ambience. There are many fun pop references to Portland, as well. (For a fun look, take a look at a map, and see how many street names you can find with references to The Simpsons or binge some Portlandia episodes)
Not sure about traveling to Portland? Don’t worry! Information about virtual options will be coming soon, as well. Stay tuned!
Photography credit to Justin Katigbak, Travel Portland
Why attend ICAP 2026? Because we are Bridging Gaps!
Why attend ICAP 2026? Because we are Bridging Gaps!
How do you choose a theme for a conference that is being held in “Bridge City” for an organization that is centered around collaboration? Bridging Gaps, of course!
ICAP is all about bridging gaps in knowledge and bridging gaps between professions. Join us for the ICAP 2026 conference to collaborate with like-minded professionals from around the world so that we can team up to work toward ICAP’s Vision: Global freedom from Oral Restrictions!
More than anything, attendees of ICAP conferences walk away feeling invigorated, supported, confident and inspired to keep making a difference in their community.
Get a taste of what we offer from our Keynote speakers, explore our pre-conference workshop sessions for small group interactive learning, and check in soon for even more information about the depth and diversity of all our presentations. It’s not just about being presented to, either. It’s about being heard. Our speakers arrive with an expectation of connection to you!
Leaders in the field of oral restrictions often report feeling isolated in their own communities.
Find your people and come home to ICAP.
Here are some things people have said
about previous ICAP conferences…
Here are some things people have said about previous ICAP conferences…
“I was SO glad I took the time and money to attend the ICAP conference this year…it was well-worth it and exceeded every expectation I had! I’ll be volunteering for committee work with ICAP.”
“As a 1st timer it was an incredible experience. Felt so fortunate to meet the leaders in an area as important as breastfeeding, movement, and child well being.”
“The atmosphere of collaboration rather than competition or egos. The number of professionals represented was much more than expected. The presentations were top-notch.”
“The collaborative nature of conversations, a lot of sharing but also active listening to try to understand different perspective, and a general sense that everyone there was genuinely trying to solve problems that create subtle to obvious challenges in our society with regard to health.”
“I hated to see the conference end. It felt like a nerdy family reunion.”
“I can’t believe the connections that I made, both with mind blowing information and new people who also get it.”
“I felt like I finally found my people!”
“This conference was a game changer in my practice and my life!”
Photography credit to Justin Katigbak
Photography credit to Aubrie LeGault
Photography credit to Andrea Johnson Photography
Photography credit to Celeste Noche, Travel Portland
About Crowne Plaza
Crowne Plaza
We will be getting a room rate for Crowne Plaza. More information coming soon!
Hotel Features:
- Nearly 13,500 sq. Ft of flexible meeting & banquet facilities
- Complimentary WiFi in guest rooms and event space
- Complimentary pickup from Portland International Airport (PDX)
- Complimentary 24-hour business center
- Complimentary 24-hour fitness center
- Boxwood Café & Bar full service restaurant with room service
- Easy access to Portland’s impressive public transpiration system, providing seamless access to take trains, buses, streetcars, and the MAX Light Rail system
- Indoor/Outdoor saltwater pool & whirlpool spa
- Outdoor fireside plaza
- Complimentary bike rentals on-site
- In-room microwaves & refrigerators
- On-site parking available
Portland Orientation 101
Portland Orientation 101
Photography credit to Justin Katigbak
Photography credit to Andrea Johnson Photography
Photography credit to Aubrie LeGault
Photography credit to Celeste Noche, Travel Portland
