2026 Worldwide Convention Speaker Recordings
All sessions were recorded during D.A.’s first Worldwide Virtual Convention from May 30 – 31, 2026, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Debtors Anonymous. The Convention included over 100 speakers; 33 sessions in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Russian, Tamil, Hindi and Japanese; and over 2000 attendees from 43 countries!
Speaker shares are not intended to be statements of D.A. policy, nor does publication constitute or imply endorsement by D.A. as a whole or the D.A General Service Board.
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Session 1: Legacy of Hope: From our Founders to the Future of D.A.
Organized by the DA50 Convention Steering Committee
Moderator: Roger H. (Canada); Speakers: Meryl M. (New York), Willie W. (Los Angeles), Lucille M. (Ireland)
Session 2: The Heart of Service: How Giving Back Keeps Us Coming Back
Organized by WSC Fellowship Communications Committee
Moderator: Monique M. (USA); Speakers: Julie B. (USA), Monty P. (USA), Marianne B. (USA)
Session 3: Finding Your Way: Navigating the First 30 Days
Organized by the Greater New York Intergroup
Moderator: Cal G. (USA); Speakers: Mark B. (USA), Bobbi M. (USA), Brandon R. (USA), Hawmi G. (USA)
Session 4: From Survival to Success: Building Vibrant Intergroups
Organized by WSC Intergroup Caucus
Moderator: Ellen E. (USA); Speakers: Rick W. (USA), Judy B. (USA), Cal G. (USA)
Session 5: Visions: Awakening the Life You Were Meant to Live
Organized by Southern California Intergroup
Facilitator: Kathy H. (USA); Speakers: Rachel B. (USA), Lynda L. (USA)
Session 6: Our Common Welfare: Sharing Our ESH of Intergroup Service
Organized by WSC Intergroup Caucus
Moderator: Drew S. (Australia); Speakers: Rick W. (USA), Ellen E. (USA), Cal G. (USA), Judy B. (USA), Jeri (USA)
Session 7: Shining a Light: Carrying the Message to Still-Suffering Debtors
Organized by the WSC Public Information Committee
Moderator: Tanya S. (Canada), Judy B. (USA); Speakers: Geraldine H. (UK), Kris W. (USA), Diana D. (USA)
Session 8: Los Fundamentos De La Libertad: Dominando Las Herramientas 1–4
This session in Spanish is being processed before publishing.
Session 9: Unity in Translation: Bringing Recovery to Every Language
Organized by the GSB Literature Translation and Licensing Committee
Facilitator: Roger H. (Canada); Speakers: Dora P. (Brazil)
Session 10: Una Estrategia Para El Éxito: Dominando Las Herramientas 5–8
This session in Spanish is being processed before publishing.
Session 11: Breaking the Class Ceiling: Recovery Across the Economic Spectrum
Organized by Northern California Intergroup
Moderator: Laura V. (USA); Speakers: Luette R. (USA), Lisa H. (USA), Whitney D. (USA)
Session 12: El Corazón De La Comunidad: Dominando Las Herramientas 9–12
This session in Spanish is being processed before publishing.
Session 13: Chronic Illness, Constant Hope: Staying Solvent Through Health Challenges
Organized by the Tuesday Health Issues Meeting
Moderator: Karen; Speakers: Annie M. (USA), Michelle S. (USA), Beth (France), Liz G. (USA)
Session 14: The Lightness of Being Solvent: One Hour of Comedy & Connection
This session was not recorded.
Session 15: A Seat at the Table: Strengthening D.A. Through Diversity
Organized by the Underserved and Under-represented Outreach Caucus (UUOC)
Moderator: Frances (USA); Speakers: Ahava (USA), Camilla (USA), Darleana M. (USA), Dion (USA), Jen (USA), Kim H. (Ghana/USA), Richard (USA), Sandro (USA), Sharon Y. (USA)
Session 16: Solvency in Motion: The No-Debt Dance Party!
This session was not recorded.
Session 17: Income with Integrity: Living our Best Lives with Spiritually Sustainable Earning
Organized by WSC Spiritually Sustainable Earning Caucus
Moderator: Angela J. (South Africa); Speakers: Joan (USA), Roger D. (USA), Pia H (Finland)
Session 18: Breaking the Cycle: The D.A. Journey in India
This session in Hindi/Tamil was not recorded.
Session 19: Solvency Without Borders: One Message, Many Realities
Organized by GSB Strategic Planning Subcommittee
Moderator: Kate N. (Ireland); Speakers: Bliss (France/USA), Mariana C. (USA), Tereska M. (South Africa), Josie P. (UK)
Session 20: The Threefold Path: Surrender, Service, and Daily Recovery
This session in Russian is being processed before publishing.
Session 21: A Global Chorus: Elevating our Recovery with International Voices
Organized by WSC Global Committee
Moderator: Ragna F.; Speakers: Ako (Japan), Angela J. (South Africa), Drew S. (Australia)
Session 22: Unidad en la traducción: llevar la recuperación a todos los idiomas
This session in Spanish and French in being processed before publishing.
Session 23: The Path to Peace: The Spiritual Power of the 12 Steps
Organized by D.A. South Africa
Moderator: Gomolemo K. (South Africa); Speakers: Tereska (South Africa), Angela (South Africa), Amanda (South Africa)
Session 24: Am I a Compulsive Debtor? Identifying the 12 Signs
Organized by Alexandra BW
Facilitator: Alexandra BW (Italy/USA); Speakers: Stacy S. (USA)
Session 25: Past, Present, and Future: D.A. in Europe, Middle East, and Africa
Organized by Europe, Middle East, and Africa Intergroup (EMEA)
Moderator: Graham O. (UK); Speakers: Josie P. (UK), Stefanie S. (Germany), Amanda W. (South Africa), Azhar (Slovakia/Kazakhstan), Tereska M. (South Africa)
Session 26: The Lifeline: Finding Healing in Pressure Relief Groups
Organized by Ireland Intergroup
Moderator: Maud (Ireland); Speakers: Una (Ireland), Chris (Ireland), Megan (Ireland)
Session 27: The Soulful CEO: Running a Spiritually Sustainable Business
Organized by WSC B.D.A. Committee and Spiritually Sustainable Earning Caucus
Moderator: Angela J. (South Africa); Speakers: Erin A. (Mexico), Greg K. (USA), Chris B. (USA)
Session 28: The Turning Point: How We Discovered Debtors Anonymous
This session in Portuguese is being processed before publishing.
Session 29: Stronger Together: Seeking the Right Recovery Team For Our Journey
Organized by Central and Eastern Canada Intergroup
Moderator: Mary Jane H. (Canada); Speakers: Manuela H. (Canada), Joy O. (Canada), Claudette B. (Canada), Stefania (Canada)
Session 30: The Power of “Program Outreach”: Moving From Isolation to Action
Organized by UK Intergroup
Moderator: Jojo (UK); Speakers: Jackie S. (UK), Vince (UK), Isobel (UK), Jackie B. (UK)
Session 31: The Long Haul: Navigating Life While Staying Solvent
Organized by GSB Nominations, Procedures, and Planning Committee
Moderator: Mary Ann B. (Canada); Speakers: Allen A. (USA), Shalini G. (Kenya/South Africa), Mirta A. (Argentina), Noel A. (USA)
Sesión 31 en Español: «El largo camino: cómo afrontar la vida sin perder la solvencia»
Oradora: Mirta A. (Argentina)
Session 32: Joy Without Debt: Planning for Holidays, Travel, and Beyond
Organized by Sandy S.
Facilitator: Sandy S. (Canada); Speakers: Amalia C. (Brazil/Canada), Marc Mc. (Canada), Athena K. (Canada)
Session 33: The Gift of Solvency: A Celebration of Gratitude
Organized by the DA50 Convention Steering Committee
Moderator: Claudette B. (Canada); Keynote Speakers: Rich C. (Mexico), Terrell L. (France)