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2026 CSAM Annual Conference

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Wednesday, October 21, 2026 to Saturday, October 24, 2026
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Event Details

Join fellow physicians, clinicians, educators, and public health professionals for the 2026 CSAM Annual Conference, returning to beautiful Orange County at the Hyatt Regency. This premier event brings together leaders and learners from across California and beyond to explore the evolving landscape of addiction medicine — from policy and prevention to practice and patient-centered innovation.

What to Expect:

  • Inspiring Keynotes: Hear from nationally recognized experts advancing evidence-based care and health equity.

  • Clinical Breakouts: Deepen your expertise in addiction treatment, behavioral health integration, and harm reduction strategies.

  • Policy & Advocacy Updates: Stay informed on emerging legislation, public health initiatives, and systems of care shaping California’s response to addiction.

  • Workshops & Networking: Gain practical tools in motivational interviewing, integrative medicine, and cross-disciplinary collaboration while connecting with peers and mentors.

  • Poster Session & Awards: Celebrate cutting-edge research and leadership in the field of addiction medicine.

Stay tuned for full program details!

Who Should Attend?

  • Addiction Medicine specialists interested in the latest developments in the field and their relevance to clinical practice.
  • Primary care, psychiatry and other specialty field clinicians who want a better understanding of addiction and to improve their care of patients with unhealthy substance use and addictions.
  • Public policy makers, administrators and advocates who want an understanding of the current state of the field of addiction and its greater implications including towards prevention, access to care, integrated systems of care and healthcare technology.
  • Other health care professionals, including psychologists, therapists, nurses, and addiction counselors, who are involved in the treatment of patients with or at risk of substance use.