
27th National Leadership Forum & SAMHSA's 13th Prevention Day
FORUM 2017: Engineering Healthy Communities
CADCA's 27th Annual National Leadership Forum & SAMHSA's 13th Prevention Day, held Feb. 6-9, 2017, is the can't-miss training event of the year! Join an estimated 3,000 change agents focused on "Engineering Healthy Communities" and experience more than 75 innovative and engaging sessions, numerous networking opportunities and a robust exhibit hall. In addition, Michael Botticelli, Former Director, Office of National Drug Control Policy will keynote the National Leadership Plenary. Mr. Botticelli will also receive the National Leadership Award, along with U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI). You'll also receive:
- Training from top experts in the field
- Information, tools, trends and strategies to take your prevention work to the next level
- Access to members of Congress on Capitol Hill Day
- The opportunity to network with thousands of advocates passionate about prevention
- And much more!
This premier training event brings together:
- Community Coalition Leaders
- Federal Administrators
- Policymakers
- Government Leaders
- Youth
- Prevention Specialists
- Addiction Treatment Professionals
- Addiction Recovery Advocates
- Researchers
- Education Institutions
- Law Enforcement Professionals
- Faith-Based Leaders
MEETING DETAILS
Meeting Venue: | Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD |
Meeting & Exhibit Dates: | February 6-9, 2017 |
Meeting Attire: | Business |
Featured Speakers
Dr. Robert L. DuPont
Founding President
Institute for Behavior and Health, Inc.
Dr. Dupont recently presented at the Pontifical Academy of Sciences meeting at the Vatican, aimed at developing a global view of the current drug epidemic and recommending strategies to reverse this trend. Dr. Dupont's presentation at the meeting is now available.

CEO
Frameworks Institute

D - Rhode Island
AWARD WINNERS
Check Out the Award Winners at 2017 Forum!
PRELIMINARY BROCHURE
View the 2017 National Leadership Forum Preliminary Brochure
MEETING FAQs
Click here to view Forum Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
IMPORTANT DATES
Preliminary Brochure Available | Mid-October 2016 |
Workshop Presenters E-mail Notifications | Nov. 18, 2016 |
Early-bird Rate: Registration Deadline | Dec. 19, 2016 |
Hotel Reservation Deadline | January 16, 2017 |
Regular Rate: Registration Deadline | January 23, 2017 |