Pre-Conference Sessions
WEDNESDAY, November 11, 2026 - 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
*All times are subject to change at any time.*
Updated: 01/14/2026
Cumberland Hall
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Main conference
THURSday, November 12, 2026 - 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Reunion Ballrooms E-H
8:00 AM to 9:00 AM - Opening Ceremonies, Opening Session: Janel Rodriguez & Mark Andrews (Forever 15 Project),
9:00 AM to 11:15 AM (break from 9:45-10:00)- Plenary Session #1: Jermaine Galloway, the Tall Cop, New and Emerging Opioid Trends and Other Drug Trends
11:15 AM to 11:30 AM - BREAK
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM - Plenary Session #2: Dr. Matthew Curran,
Reunion Ballroom A
1:15 PM to 2:45 PM - Breakout Session #1: Jake Boyd
Reunion Ballroom B
1:15 PM to 2:45 PM - Breakout Session #1: Dr. Matthew Curran
Reunion Ballroom C
1:15 PM to 2:45 PM - Breakout Session #1
2:45 PM to 3:00 PM BREAK
Reunion Ballroom A
3:00 PM to 4:30 PM - Breakout Session #2: David Gomez, Screens, Substances, AI / Synthetic Reality
Reunion Ballroom B
3:00 PM to 4:30 PM - Breakout Session #2: Jody Heavilin & Kenny Williams,
Reunion Ballrooms E-H
3:00 PM to 4:30 PM - Breakout Session #2: Kym Laube, Building Protection and Reducing Risk
Reunion Ballroom C
3:00 PM to 4:30 PM - Breakout Session #2
Reunion Ballrooms E-H
FrIDAY, November 13, 2026 - 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Reunion Ballrooms E-H
8:00 AM to 8:15 AM - Opening, Sponsor, Agenda
8:15 AM to 9:30 AM - Plenary Session #4: Robert Hayes, From Weed to Shrooms: What We Need To Know About Psilocybin Legalization and Dosing
Reunion Ballrooms E-H
9:45 AM to 11:00 AM - Breakout Session #3: Israel Morrow, How Society Drug Trends Reflect an Alcohol Trend Shift
Reunion Ballroom A
9:45 AM to 11:00 AM - Breakout Session #3: Rebecca Chiasson, "Tox Dirty to Me" Understanding and Deciphering Toxicology Results
Reunion Ballroom B
9:45 AM to 11:00 AM - Breakout Session #3: Ben Gillenwater, What Professionals Need To Know About Threats, Dangers, and Warning Signs of Kids on the Internet
Reunion Ballrooms C
9:45 AM to 11:00 AM - Breakout Session #3: Erin Wick,
Reunion Ballrooms E-H
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM - Plenary Session #5: Kym Laube, Prevention, Enforcement, Recovery, and Education: How the Connect Can Save Lives
1:00 PM to 1:15 PM - BREAK
Reunion Ballrooms E-H
1:15 PM to 2:45 PM - Breakout Session #4: Rich Grosfelt, Fake Prescription Pills and Fentanyl: What’s Next? An Update on the Current Opioid Situation
Reunion Ballroom A
1:15 PM to 2:45 PM - Breakout Session #4: Mark Baxter
Reunion Ballroom B
1:15 PM to 2:45 PM - Breakout Session #4:
Reunion Ballroom C
1:15 PM to 2:45 PM - Breakout Session #4:
2:45 PM to 3:00 PM BREAK
Reunion Ballrooms E-H
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Plenary Session #6
4:00 PM to 4:30 PM - Closing / Evaluation / Certificates of Attendance / Raffle
