Number of DONA International conferences since we were founded in 1992
Annual Conference
There are few continuing education experiences more powerful than a DONA International conference! Hundreds of doulas from around the world gather at our conferences to connect, learn, network, and share their hearts and their expertise.
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Should I attend a DONA International conference?
Our keynote speakers always include the leading voices in perinatal care. It’s a must for every doula to experience at least once in a career, and many doulas add it to their calendar every single year.
Where in the world have we conferenced?
Seattle, WA • Cleveland, OH • Austin, TX • Clearwater, FL • Toronto, ON • San Diego, CA •
Milwaukee, WI • San Francisco/Millbrae, CA • New Orleans, LA • Washington, DC • Denver, CO •
St. Louis, MO • Vancouver, BC • Atlanta,GA • Albuquerque, NM • Boston, MA • Cancun, Mexico •
Kansas City, MO • Online • Bellevue (Seattle), WA •
Online • Ft. Lauderdale, FL• Houston, TX• Online • Online • Online • Minneapolis, MN
Where are we conferencing next?
Online (October 2024)
Seattle, WA, 1994
Cleveland, OH, 1996
Austin, TX, 1997
Clearwater, FL, 1998
Toronto, ON, 1999
San Diego, CA, 2000
Milwaukee, WI, 2001
Clearwater, FL, 2002
San Francisco/Millbrae, CA, 2003
New Orleans, LA, 2004
Washington, DC, 2005
Denver, CO, 2006
St. Louis, MO, 2007
Vancouver, BC, Canada, 2008
Atlanta, GA, 2009
Albuquerque, NM, 2010
Boston, MA, 2011
Cancun, MX, 2012
Kansas City, MO, 2014
Bellevue (Seattle), WA, 2016
Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 2018
Houston, Tx, 2019
Minneapolis, MN, 2023
DONA Nobis Pacem (Give Us Peace)
It’s a tradition!
Each year, at the close of the DONA International Conference, DONA International doulas from around the world join together in a circle of support singing the beautiful song DONA Nobis Pacem led by founder Penny Simkin. It’s a special moment when we can come together hand in hand to honor the work that we do and the organization that we are a part of.
2012 DONA Nobis Pacem Flash Mob
Everyone loves a fun flash mob! We especially like this one, DONA style, when conference attendees were invited into the lobby of the beautiful Casa Magna Resort to sing DONA Nobis Pacem!
18th Annual Conference, Cancun, MX
2015 Virtual Choir
In an effort to broaden the educational opportunities across our membership, DONA International offers a virtual conference on years that we are not holding an in-person conference. Of course, a tradition is a tradition, even when we’re virtual!
21st Annual Conference, Virtual
2016 DONA Nobis Pacem
This past July, as always, the DONA International conference concluded with attendees standing hand-in-hand lifting their voices in unity. Led by Penny Simkin, we sent our doulas and birth professionals off to make a difference in the lives of families. #DONA16 #DONAProud
22nd Annual Conference, Bellevue, WA