Addiction Center
Penn State Addiction Conference
12th Annual Penn State Addiction Conference is Dec. 7 and 8, 2026
The annual Penn State College of Medicine Addiction Conference will be a two-day, hybrid event held in Hershey, Pa., focusing on basic science and translational research and clinical practice aspects of substance use research, treatment, education and community engagement. The first day will be focused on clinically relevant translational research and the second on evidence-based clinical applications for treatment of substance use and use disorders. Each day will feature Keynote Speaker presentations, as well as poster and networking sessions.
This year's conference will include research and clinical approaches for reducing the ongoing opioid crisis.
The event is FREE and all are welcome to attend part or all of the event in person or virtually.
Registration for 2026 will open soon!
The Addiction Conference is FREE, and we welcome anyone who wishes to attend from any institution and the community at large.
Attendance may be in person, virtual, or any combination that works for you.