2026 WISAM Regional Conference September 24-25 │ Madison, WI We invite you to the 2026 WISAM Regional Conference, that will be held at the Madison Marriott West. This year's event will feature over 10 hours of CME, an art show reception and poster presentations. This educational conference is designed for professionals across disciplines who work in addiction treatment and prevention, including physicians, PAs, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, psychologists, social workers, mental health and substance abuse counselors, recovery coaches, law enforcement, public health workers. |
(This is a preliminary schedule and subject to change) Thursday, September 24 7:30am - Breakfast and view exhibit hall 8:15am - Conference Welcome 8:30am - 12:15pm - Morning sessions 12:15pm - 1:30pm - lunch 1:30pm - 4:30pm - Afternoon sessions 4:30pm - 6:00pm - Artwork Reception Friday, September 25 7:30am - Breakfast 8:30am - Conference Welcome 8:45am - 11:15am - Morning sessions 11:15am - 12:15pm - Poster Session 12:15pm - 1:30pm - Lunch and business meeting 1:30pm - 3:45pm - Afternoon sessions 3:45pm - Conference closing This event is not possible without the support of our industry partners. We’re grateful to those who have supported us in the past and are excited to welcome new collaborators. This year’s format offers fresh and engaging opportunities to get involved and show your support.
To ensure your company will be recognized in printed materials, please register by August 31, 2026 Register now! | The call for presentations for the 2026 Annual Conference are now closed. Thank you to all who have submitted their proposals. Applicants will be contacted of their submission status by the end of June. A copy of the Session Submission Rubric is available for review. WISAM is excited to again offer a poster hall and feature the great work of our members and partners around the region. . . . and new this year! We will host an oral abstract session on Friday, September 25 to highlight posters selected by the planning committee. Selected posters will be chosen taking into consideration relevance to the conference audience, novel programs or interventions, and potential impact to patients. Selected abstracts for the oral presentations will have 7 minutes to present their poster with 5 minutes for Q&A. Presenters must be present in person at the oral session if selected. Please indicate in your application if you would like to be considered for an oral presentation. A copy of the Poster Submission Rubric is available for review. The deadline for poster presentations has been extended and are now due June 22. Applicants will be notified of their submission status by mid-July. |
Calling all artists in recovery! Want to share your work with an audience that truly values your creativity and journey? Showcase your talent at the Recovery Art Exhibit, a powerful celebration of artistic expression and healing.
When: Thursday, September 24, 2026 during the evening reception from 5:30-7:00 PM
Submissions will be accepted until Friday, August 28. Please contact WISAM@badgerbay.co with any questions or concerns.
WISAM has reserved a block of rooms at the Madison Marriott West at a special group rate of $139/night, plus applicable taxes and fees. Reservations can also be made by calling 888-745-2032 and request the WISAM Room Block. To reserve a room and guarantee this rate, reservations must be made by September 1, 2026.