The 2026 National Prevention Network (NPN) Conference will take place virtually on September 29–30, 2026, continuing a proud tradition that began in 1988 in Kansas City, Missouri. For nearly four decades, the NPN Conference has convened prevention leaders from across the country, growing to engage 700–1,000 participants annually. This dynamic virtual event ensures broad access and participation from professionals dedicated to advancing substance use prevention nationwide.

The NPN Conference brings together federal, state, and local professionals from the substance use prevention field and related disciplines—including prevention providers, school personnel, government agencies, coalition leaders, policymakers, counselors, health education specialists, social workers, and law enforcement representatives. The conference highlights the latest research, best practices, and promising evaluation results, creating a collaborative forum where prevention professionals work together to integrate research into effective prevention policies, programs and strategies.