Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the Behavioral Health Tech conference all about?
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The 2025 Behavioral Health Tech (BHT2025) conference is the largest conference focused on expanding access to mental health, substance use and autism & I/DD care through technology, health equity and innovation. The event convenes health plans, employers, behavioral health providers, digital health companies, investors and policy makers to connect for the purposes of advancing access to behavioral healthcare for all.
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2. When and where is the event?
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The in-person conference will take place on November 11-13th, 2025 at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina in San Diego, California.  Plan to fly in on the afternoon or evening of November 10th and fly out the afternoon of November 13th.
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3. When do speaker applications open?

From February 15th through April 15th, 2025, we hosted a Call for Speakers application. Please subscribe to our newsletter to be notified of the launch of our 2025 Call for Speakers application.

4. Can I still attend virtually? Or will I have access to the recordings after the event?

While our main event takes place in-person, you can still watch recordings of the event afterwards. Many sessions will also be available on our YouTube channel, so be sure to subscribe.

5. When does registration open?

‍‍Registration is now open! Register here. Our registration launched on April 15th, 2025.

6. When are speakers notified of whether they are selected, to inform whether or not to buy a ticket separately?

We encourage everyone to register as soon as possible, while supplies last. Rooms and tickets will sell out quickly again this year. Speakers will be refunded for the ticket they purchased if selected. All applicants of our Call For Speaker application will be notified of their application status by May 31st, 2025.

7. How much does it cost to attend?

‍Standard tickets will cost $1,998–$2,700 depending on the time of year—be sure to register early for the best price! Tickets include the cost of all meals during the conference: breakfasts, break refreshments, lunches and evening receptions.  

In line with our mission to make mental health, substance use and I/DD services and information accessible for all, we are continuing to grant donation-based access to our on-demand session recordings after the event. Thanks to several generous sponsors, we have scholarships available on a first-come, first-serve basis here for early-stage startups, non-profits, government leaders, students and more. Members of the press are eligible to attend BHT2025 complimentary.  

‍8. Do you have a non-profit partner again this year?‍

‍Yes! We will be announcing our 2025 Behavioral Health Tech Non-Profit Partner in the new year!

9. When will the agenda be available for the event?

‍Our team is hard at work curating an exceptional lineup of speakers for the 2025 Behavioral Health Tech conference. The Preliminary Agenda will be released in early August, and the Full Agenda will be released in October.

10. When will the online platform open up for networking before the event?

‍The online platform will go live a few weeks before the conference begins. All registrants will be notified via email.

‍11. What topics will be covered during the conference?

2025 Programming and sessions will cover topics including: