Conference Information
The 4th Annual National Emerging Drug Trends Conference will be held on Thursday, November 6, and Friday, November 7, 2025, in downtown Dallas, Texas. The conference is an exclusive drug education and enforcement conference highlighting an array of superior speakers with expert knowledge.
The Conference Venue AND Host Hotel
The conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Dallas - Reunion Tower located at 300 Reunion Blvd., Dallas, TX 75207. (Click the link for general information.)
Click this LINK for the Hotel Room Block. This link is also accessible on the Registration page.
Professional Credit / Law Enforcement Credit
This conference will be qualified for Texas law enforcement credit, in addition to other accreditations.
The conference is also NAADAC (The National Association for Addiction Professionals) approved.
Registration
Early Bird Registration is open!
Registration includes:
- 6 Keynote Sessions
- 4 Breakout Sessions (15 to choose from!)
- Coffee all day!
- Two Lunches
- Certificate of Attendance
- Networking Opportunities
- Over 10 vendors to visit
Register before October 11, 2025, for a discounted rate of $545! After October 11, 2025, and before October 31, 2025, the price will increase to $695. Any registration after October 31, 2025, will incur a $50 administrative fee.
ACTIVITIES /EVENTS
Make your way to this downtown attraction, where innovative technology blends with stunning art. The AT&T Discovery District features a glowing media wall, picnic spots, and modern public art. Step into a real-life scene from a science fiction film with vibrant colors, crisp wall animations, and a contemporary outdoor layout.
Explore this expansive art museum with works from renowned artists. This cultural institution features a variety of pieces from legendary painters such as Pablo Picasso, Georgia O’Keefe, and Claude Monet. With free admission, visitors will enjoy thousands of artworks across historical and contemporary lenses.
Make a day of learning Asian cultures and traditions in Dallas at the Crow Museum of Asian Art. This art museum features a variety of Asian artworks, ranging from ancient sculptures to modern exhibits. Stroll through more than a thousand years of Asian history with Chinese, Korean, Indian, Japanese, and Southeast Asian galleries.
Travel back in time while exploring Dallas, settling into the vintage interiors of this trolley ride. Known as the “M-LINE,” this transportation service admits trolley goers on a name-your-fare basis, having visitors pick the amount of donation for the ride. The M-LINE stops throughout a variety of iconic attractions and parks, ranging from the Giant Eyeball and the Nasher Sculpture Center to Turtle Creek Park and Katy Trail.
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Wander through this spacious building with multiple floors and historical artifacts. Regarded as one of the biggest public libraries in the United States, this all-encompassing library boasts fascinating collections, showcasing items such as Shakespeare’s First Folio, a copy of the Declaration of Independence, a Viking boat, and Navajo artifacts.
Looking for free activities in downtown Dallas? Explore this breathtaking urban outdoor area featuring a plethora of family-friendly activities, picnic spots, and live entertainment events. Bring your little ones to interactive playground areas and a storytelling tree. Nature lovers will relish taking in picturesque sights at the Butterfly Garden. For a festive outing, head over to this park during the winter holidays, enjoying the Christmas Dancing Water show at the Nancy Best Fountain.
The West End Historic District
Make your way to enthralling attractions and a vibrant shopping hub in this lively part of Dallas. Formerly known as a warehouse district, the West End Historic District is now home to the Dallas World Aquarium, Dallas Museum of Illusions, Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum and the Sixth Floor Museum. Discover captivating public art with the Light Up Arches between West End and Victory Park or learn a piece of history at the JFK Memorial.
Window Shopping
Embark on the ultimate window-shopping adventure, traversing across different neighborhoods in Dallas. For a stroll around Texan-themed merchandise, explore Wild Bill’s Western Store, which is filled with cowboy boots, hats, and more. Seeking a deep immersion in an upscale shopping area? Make your way to Neiman Marcus in the downtown Dallas area. Nature enthusiasts will enjoy visiting Highland Park Village and browsing through this outdoor shopping center.
This Fair Park-based Museum showcases diverse and extensive artworks, ranging from folk and African art to Black Renaissance paintings and contemporary exhibits. Examine a variety of African American-centered artifacts and historical documents, traveling back to the past through the vast collections of this museum. Delve into the visual stories behind each photograph, sculpture, and painting.
Craving a tranquil break from city life? This vast area is just a 20-minute drive from downtown Dallas. Nature lovers will enjoy taking breathtaking greenery and winding paths. With nine miles of hiking trails, this nature preserve offers a variety of activities for all adventurers. Spot abundant wildlife and stunning wildflowers throughout your exploration.
Placed in downtown Dallas, Thanks-giving Square is a tranquil spot with lush greenery, an architecturally stunning chapel, and a serene fountain. Admire the vibrant colors of a stained-glass window at the chapel, or unwind on a bench outside, taking in scenic views. Established with values such as community-building and gratitude, this urban park is a peaceful oasis from the lively streets of Dallas.
Outdoor Instagram-Worthy Places
Looking for places to capture breathtaking social media content? Head over to an outdoor space like White Rock Lake Park, an expansive green area that offers plenty of places to take Instagram-worthy pictures during the day. For glowing sunset pictures, make your way to Ronald Kirk Pedestrian Bridge for panoramic shots.
