Join us at the ASADS Annual Conference and be part of a powerful convening dedicated to advancing accessible, high-quality education for stakeholders delivering whole-person services in prevention, treatment, and recovery-oriented systems of care.
This milestone 50th anniversary conference will equip you with practical tools, evidence-based strategies, and forward-thinking insights to strengthen integrated, person-centered approaches across the continuum of care. Connect with leaders, practitioners, and partners who are committed to improving outcomes for individuals, families, and communities.
If you are passionate about prevention, treatment, and recovery-focused systems of care, this conference is designed for you.
Register today and secure your place at this transformative gathering.
| Time | Session | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | Registration & Breakfast | Â |
| 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM | Welcome & Opening Session: From Mental 'Hellness' to Mental Wellness; My 50 Year Journey towards Hope | David Bartley |
| 9:15 AM - 9:30 AM | Break | Â |
| 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Workshops* | Â |
| 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Lunch | Â |
| 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Breakout Sessions* | Â |
| 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM | Break | Â |
| 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM | Breakout Sessions* | Â |
*Click on the Brochure button below to view workshop and session details.
| Time | Session | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | Registration & Breakfast | Â |
| 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM | Welcome & Opening Session: The 'Primary Purpose' Behind Success | Joshua Nirella |
| 9:15 AM - 9:30 AM | Break | Â |
| 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Workshops* | Â |
| 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Carl Nowell Leadership Awards Luncheon | Â |
| 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM | Keynote Speaker | Maurice Clarett |
| 2:45 PM - 3:15 PM | Meet & Greet w/ Maurice Clarett | Â |
| 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | 50th Anniversary Reception at Peter Bryce Museum *registration required | Â |
*Click on the Brochure button below to view workshop details.
| Time | Session | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | Registration & Breakfast | Â |
| 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM | Welcome & Opening Session: The Message in the Music | Marc Fomby |
| 9:15 AM - 9:30 AM | Break | Â |
| 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Workshops* | Â |
| 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Lunch | Â |
| 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Breakout Sessions* | Â |
| 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM | Break | Â |
| 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM | Breakout Sessions* | Â |
*Click on the Brochure button below to view workshop and session details.
| Time | Session | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | Registration & Breakfast | Â |
| 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM | Welcome & Opening Session: Everybody Leads: Leadership Excellence Across the Healing Journey | Tim Lupinacci |
| 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM | Leadership in Prevention: Cultivating Innovation, Vision, and Impact | Seyram Selase |
| 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM | Break | Â |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Leading the Treatment Field Forward | Zach Ludwig |
| 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | The Accidental Leader's Real Work | Charles Dent, PhD |
Join us for the ASADS 50th Anniversary Reception, a special evening honoring five decades of leadership in substance use prevention, treatment, recovery support, and professional education across Alabama and beyond. This milestone celebration will bring together past presidents, distinguished leaders, conference attendees, and friends of ASADS for an unforgettable night of connection and celebration.
Guests who would like to attend the Reception only
Conference registrants who want to purchase additional Reception tickets for colleagues, spouses, or special guests
Reception-Only Tickets
Add-On Reception Tickets for Conference Attendees
Space is limited for this signature anniversary event. Secure your tickets today and be part of this historic celebration!
240 Paul W Bryant Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Bryant Conference Center
Hotel Capstone
BLOCK NAME: 2026 ASADS
BLOCK DATES: March 23 – March 27, 2026
LAST DAY TO BOOK IN BLOCK: February 23, 2026
RATE: $134
BOOK BY PHONE: 205-752-3200.Â
Traditional Double Queen or Traditional King, does not include breakfast, a parking fee currently at $7 per day and a $2.00 safe fee
