MEACO Wellness Conference 2026 Registration

August 14–15, 2026, at the Fordson Hotel in Oklahoma City

Early Registration Now Open

The MEACO Wellness Conference 2026 “COMPASSION” invites thought leaders, innovators, practitioners, scholars, artists, clinicians, and community leaders who are committed to advancing wellness through evidence-informed practice, creative process, and embodied experience.

❋ Collaborative Energy

Exploring Mental Wellness, grounded in COMPASSION as the guiding force that connects research, creativity, and practice in service of collective well-being.

Learn from and connect with thought leaders, innovators, and practitioners who explore the intersection of psychology, mental health, music, mindfulness, and expressive arts.

❋ Expert Facilitation

What to do next

  • View the conference details

  • Register

  • Book your hotel room

  • View the keynote speaker

  • Learn about events and activities in OKC

Conference Schedule

Day One

Arrive & Meet

As everyone arrives, we take time to settle in, get comfortable, and begin connecting with those around us. The journey starts here.


Opening Reception

4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.


Welcome


Live Band


Social Networking


Day Two

Learning & Wrap Up

We explore the possibilities beyond this moment, making space for growth, action, and forward momentum. As we end our time together, we honor the experience, the growth, and the connections made along the way.


Tibetan Sound Bowls

7:15 a.m.


Registration

8:00 a.m.


Keynote Dr. AZA Allshop "Music & Mindfulness"

9:00 a.m.


Breakouts

10:00 a.m.


Lunch

12:00 p.m.


Fireside Chat

12:30 p.m.


Breakouts

1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.


CONFERENCE KEYNOTE SPEAKER

AZA Stephen Allsop, MD, PhD

Innovator, Artist, Neuroscientist, Psychiatrist  

Dr. AZA is a first-generation American who grew up in Trinidad before living in a number of different states on the East Coast. He studied Biology, Philosophy, and Jazz Studies at North Carolina Central University before carrying out social neuroscience research training in the Tye lab at MIT as part of the Harvard Medical School-MIT MD PhD program.

Click the link below to learn more about Dr. AZA

AZA Allsop | Yale School of Medicine

Book your stay in the heart of OKC

Use the booking link to book your hotel room at the Fordson Hotel and receive a special discount.

Fordson Hotel OKC

900 West Main Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73106

Events & Activites Happening in Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City pulses with a mix of culture, outdoor adventure, and energetic events that make every stay memorable. Explore the revitalized Bricktown Entertainment District for riverboat rides, live music, and vibrant dining; catch a Thunder game or a concert at the Paycom Center; stroll the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum for a moving historical experience; enjoy world-class art at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art and contemporary installations in the Plaza District; spend a sunny afternoon at Myriad Botanical Gardens and the Devon Boathouse on the Scissortail Park lakeside; and for family-friendly fun, visit the Science Museum Oklahoma and the Oklahoma City Zoo. Whether you’re seeking live performances, culinary adventures, arts and culture, or outdoor recreation. Oklahoma City offers a dynamic calendar of activities to suit every interest.

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