Upcoming Events

This page is focused on publicly-accessible events related to the CTN and/or hosted by NIDA, Nodes, CTN study teams, or CTN SIGs and committees. We also list some major national/international conferences of particular interest to the Network.

For more national/international conferences and events, visit NIDA’s Meetings & Events page and this list from the journal Addiction.

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  • American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Annual Conference

    Manchester Grand Hyatt 1 Market Pl, San Diego, CA, United States

    The ASAM Annual Conference is the defining event in addiction medicine, bringing together all professionals to connect, learn, and inspire. For 57 years, ASAM has been convening the addiction treatment community to showcase best practices and the latest science, research, and innovations in the field. This year, attendees will have the opportunity to: Connect and network with over 2,500 colleagues Learn from nationally recognized experts at 60+ sessions and 120+ posters Be Inspired by thought-provoking conversations with peers and powerful presentations highlighting actionable and practical skills

  • CTN Northeast Node: Injecting Hope: Repurposing GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for Treating SUDs

    Webinar/Virtual

    Join the CTN Northeast Node for the next installment of their virtual Science Series, featuring presenter Joji Suzuki, MD, FACLP, PI of the SuzukiLab at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, speaking about the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists for treatment substance use disorders (SUDs). This 1-hour session on May 21, 2026 (12-1pm ET) will cover the basic pharmacology of GLP-1 receptor agonists and related medications. Then the emerging evidence-base for their use in treating substance use disorders in humans will be reviewed. Finally, the talk will cover the various issues and concerns that are now being raised when using GLP-1 receptor agonists. Register here

  • Advancing Health Equity Addiction Research in Challenging Times (New Brunswick, NJ)

    Rutgers Institute for Health 112 Paterson St., New Brunswick, NJ, United States

    (NOTE: This is not CTN-related event but may be of interest to CTN members.) Join the Rutgers Resilience Collective for this in-person event on May 22, 2026, 11am-3:30pm ET. This conference is fere to attend. Lunch will be provided for attendees who register by April 15. Students and early-stage investigators may apply for travel awards and data blitz talks. Keynote speaker: Sarah Pederson, PhD: For the Communities Counting on Us: Addiction Research Moves Forward  

  • OV Node: Beyond Daily Dosing: Comparing Extended-Release and Sublingual Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy and Postpartum – Research Evidence and Lived Experience

    Webinar/Virtual

    Join host Ohio Valley Node PI T. John Winhusen, PhD, this summer for the University of Cincinnati/UC Health Addiction Center’s webinar series! This series will highlight cutting-edge UC addiction research and UC-community collaborations focused on prevention and treatment. The first installment in the series will feature Dr. Winhusen and Recovery Advocate Kelsie Buchanan talking about extended-release and sublingual buprenorphine for OUD in pregnancy and postpartum. Register here

  • OV Node: Characterizing Heavy Drinking in Midlife and Older Adults via Mixed Methods

    Webinar/Virtual

    Join host Ohio Valley Node PI T. John Winhusen, PhD, this summer for the University of Cincinnati/UC Health Addiction Center’s webinar series! This series will highlight cutting-edge UC addiction research and UC-community collaborations focused on prevention and treatment. The second installment in the series will feature Victor Schneider, PhD, and Christian C. Garcia, PhD (both of U. Cincinnati) talking about heavy drinking in midlife and older adults. Register here.

  • OV Node: Towards Personalized Medicine for Opioid Use Disorder: Analyses of Data from the Veterans Health Administration

    Webinar/Virtual

    Join host Ohio Valley Node PI T. John Winhusen, PhD, this summer for the University of Cincinnati/UC Health Addiction Center’s webinar series! This series will highlight cutting-edge UC addiction research and UC-community collaborations focused on prevention and treatment. The third and final installment of this series will feature Corey J. Hayes, PharmD, PhD, MPH (U. Arkansas) and Daniel Bebo, MD (U. Cincinnati) talking about personalized medicine for opioid use disorder. Register here.