DA50: HALF A CENTURY, WHOLE IN SPIRIT
DA50: HALF A CENTURY, WHOLE IN SPIRIT
Celebrating 50 Years of Hope, Recovery, and Community
DA50 marks the 50th Anniversary of Debtors Anonymous with its first-ever Worldwide Convention. Join D.A. members from around the globe for a meaningful, inspiring, and practical gathering focused on recovery, fellowship, and service.
🗓 Dates: May 30, 2026 (12:00 PM ET) – May 31, 2026 (1:00 PM ET)
🌍 Format: Worldwide Online Convention
👥 Who Can Attend: All D.A. members
There will be a suggested donation to support Debtors Anonymous, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
What to Expect
Over the course of this 25-hour virtual event, participants can choose from two parallel tracks of sessions, offering:
- Workshops grounded in D.A. principles
- Interactive activities
- Fellowship and connection
- Inspiring keynote speakers
We anticipate 20+ online sessions designed to support recovery, creativity, and community across time zones and in multiple languages.
Call for Volunteers
DA50 is a service-driven convention, and we invite members to help bring this historic event to life. Volunteering is a powerful way to give back, connect with others, and support the worldwide D.A. fellowship.
We are currently seeking volunteers for the following subcommittees:
- Marketing – Outreach, communications, and promotion
- Session Programming – Shaping session themes and schedules
- Session Management – Supporting live sessions and presenters
- Accessibility – Ensuring inclusive and accessible participation for all
- Registration – Managing sign-ups and attendee support
- Technology – Virtual platforms, troubleshooting, and technical coordination
👉 Interested in volunteering? Please sign up using the volunteer interest form:
Call for Session Ideas
We warmly invite D.A. groups and individual members to propose session ideas for DA50.
This convention will feature two tracks of programming, and we are looking for sessions that reflect the depth, diversity, and creativity of the D.A. program.
Deadline for full consideration: February 8, 2026
(Session ideas will continue to be accepted after this date, as space allows.)
Possible Session Formats
Examples include, but are not limited to:
Workshops
- Speakers on a D.A. topic
- Group sharing sessions
- Breakout rooms for smaller sharing
Activities
- Dance party
- Talent show
- Vision board sharing
- Spending plan demonstrations
- Creative or experiential recovery activities
Each workshop must be 60 minutes in length in the main track. For the second track, activities may be any length but should be scalable to 60 minutes, if needed.
👉 Have an idea to share? Please submit your session proposal using the session ideas form:
Join Us in Making DA History!
DA50 is more than a convention – it is a celebration of 50 years of recovery, service, and hope. Whether you attend, volunteer, or propose a session, your participation helps strengthen the worldwide Debtors Anonymous community.
We look forward to celebrating with you!