2026 National Prevention Network (NPN) Conference

Dates: September 29–30, 2026 Virtual National Conference Register HERE.

The 2026 National Prevention Network (NPN) Conference continues a longstanding national tradition of advancing substance use prevention through collaboration, innovation, research, and professional development.

Since its founding in 1988, the NPN Conference has brought together prevention leaders from across the United States and has grown into one of the nation’s leading prevention-focused convenings, engaging approximately 700–1,000 professionals annually. The 2026 virtual format expands accessibility and participation opportunities for prevention professionals and partners nationwide.

The conference convenes federal, state, and local leaders from across the prevention field and related disciplines, including:

• Prevention Professionals & Coalition Leaders

• School Personnel & Educators

• Government & Public Health Agencies

• Policymakers & Community Leaders

• Behavioral Health Providers & Counselors

• Health Education Specialists & Social Workers

• Law Enforcement & Public Safety Professionals
  

Participants will explore:

• Emerging prevention research and evidence-informed practices

• Innovative prevention strategies and policies

• Program evaluation findings and implementation lessons

• Cross-sector collaboration opportunities

• National trends impacting substance use prevention and community health
  

The conference serves as a collaborative national forum where prevention professionals work together to strengthen prevention systems, integrate research into practice, and advance effective policies, programs, and strategies that support healthier communities nationwide.

Registration Information

• Early Bird Rate: $425

  Available through July 15, 2026

• Regular Registration: $495

  Applies after July 15, 2026

• Day Pass: $350

  Includes access to one full day of the virtual conference

A 4% processing fee will be added to registrations paid by credit card.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

• Refunds minus a $50 processing fee will be issued for cancellations received before 5:00 PM ET on Friday, September 4, 2026

• No refunds will be issued after September 4, 2026

• Registrations may be transferred to another colleague at no additional cost

The conference is hosted and sponsored in partnership with the National Prevention Network and supported by conference strategy and planning from the National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI).

Registration & Conference Information: https://nnphi.cventevents.com/event/NPN2026/summary