The 2026 VASAM Annual Conference will bring together professionals in the field of addiction medicine to discuss the latest innovations and treatments. Attendees can expect a variety of sessions, including keynote speeches, workshops, and fellow-in-training presentations. The conference will cover topics such as long-acting buprenorphine, improving treatment outcomes for youth, and treating PTSD in addiction settings. The event will also feature a pre-conference symposium with sessions on harm reduction and addiction basics.
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2026 VASAM Annual Conference
The 2026 VASAM Annual Conference is set to take place in Norfolk, VA, focusing on addiction medicine with a range of expert speakers and sessions.
October 23–24, 2026 Norfolk, Virginia In-person Event
Conference Overview
Some quick details about this conference.
Time and Place
Maybe the most important details of the conference.
Conference Dates
October 23–24, 2026
Location
Hilton Norfolk - The Main
City/State
Norfolk, Virginia
Address
100 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510
Event Format
In-person
Conference Organizer
This organization is hosting this conference.
Virginia Society of Addiction Medicine
This is the group that put together this event.
Email: info@vasam.net
Schedule and Agenda
It's important to know what is planned.
The conference will feature a variety of sessions over two days, including keynote speeches, workshops, and poster presentations. A detailed schedule will be available in the conference brochure.
Notable Speakers
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
MD
Michelle Lofwall, MD, DFAPA, DFASAM
Professor of Behavioral Science and Psychiatry & Bell Endowed Chair of Alcohol and Addictions, University of Kentucky College of Medicine; Medical Director, First Bridge and Straus Clinics
MF
Marc Fishman, MD
Medical Director, Maryland Treatment Centers; Associate Professor, Psychiatry, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
ED
Emily Brunner, MD, DFASAM
Medical Director, Gateway Recovery Center
AM
Ajay Manhapra, MD
Section Chief, Pain Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Hampton VA, Medical Center, Hampton, VA
GF
Gil Schmidt MD JD FACEP FASAM
Medical Director, BrightView Health
Hotel Information
You need somewhere to stay (unless you live relatively close).
The Hilton Norfolk – The Main will host the conference, offering a special group rate of $209 per night. The hotel is located in downtown Norfolk, close to the Elizabeth River and various dining and entertainment options.
Sponsorship, Exhibitor, and Advertising Opportunities
If you're an organization that wants to contribute to this event, here are some details.
Organizations interested in sponsorship or exhibiting can find more information in the sponsorship opportunities document. VASAM 2026 Sponsorship Opportunities
Other Links and Information
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