2026 Southern Nevada Substance Misuse and Overdose Prevention Summit Call for Workshops
The Southern Nevada Opioid Advisory Council is hosting the 2026 Southern Nevada Substance Misuse and Overdose Prevention Summit on Thursday, August 13th, 2026 from 8AM – 5PM. This full day summit will focus on making connections and sharing the amazing work around substance use and overdose prevention taking place in Southern Nevada. Please find this invitation below for community stakeholders to submit workshop proposals surrounding our four pillars- prevention, rescue, treatment and recovery.
SNOAC Mission
Develop a systems-level response to the Southern Nevada substance use crisis through evidence-based strategies and unique community collaborations.
2026 Summit Theme
Hope is so much more than just a feeling. It is a goal, a motivator and a strategy. Research has discovered that hope is also a science- a measurable, teachable, and evidence-based driver of resilience and recovery. Hope strengthens pathways to prevention, supports lifesaving rescue efforts, sustains engagement in treatment, and empowers long-term recovery.
Join us at the 7th annual Southern Nevada Substance Misuse and Overdose Prevention Summit, The Science of Hope: Strategies to Reduce Substance Use and Build Resilience in Our Community, as we collaborate on how embedding the science of hope into policy, practice, and partnerships can have a positive impact on ourselves, the people we serve and our communities.
This project has been funded by grant number NH28CE003534 from the Centers for Disease Control. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by the CDC, or the U.S. Government.
1) COMPLETE THE ENTIRE CALL FOR WORKSHOPS FORM
Please make sure to complete this Call for Workshop Form, attach a resume and provide a brief 1-2 paragraph biography for all presenters. It is highly recommended to have all presenter’s resumes, biography, and a copy of your presentation (if it has been presented in the past) in an easily accessible place before you begin.
Be sure to explain any experience you have that makes you qualified to present on your selected topic. Note that your biography will be included in conference publicity and to fit spacing requirements on publicity materials, we reserve the right to edit content.
Presenters should have experience working in the drug prevention, treatment, recovery, criminal justice, public health, overdose prevention and/or lived or living experience with substance use, if relevant to workshop topic. Experience with presenting information to an audience through the use of effective presentations and supplemental materials is also preferred.
*If you are proposing a divided presentation with multiple presenters, please make sure to include the items listed above for each presenter (please limit presenters to a maximum of 3 individuals).
Note: The Southern Nevada Opioid Misuse and Overdose Prevention Planning Committee encourages survivors of overdose and those in recovery to submit workshop proposals that support this year's conference theme. If the proposal is accepted, we wish to inform you ahead of time that you name, workshop title, and its description will appear on the publicity materials published regarding the summit. If you wish to protect your identity for safety reasons, please contact Katarina Pulver at pulver@snhd.org.
2) WORKSHOPS ARE 75 MINUTES IN LENGTH
Workshops may include a Q&A session. Interactivity with the audience is highly encouraged!
3) INDIVIDUALS MAY SUBMIT UP TO THREE WORKSHOPS FOR CONSIDERATION
Each proposal must be submitted separately.
Preview the items
To assist you in preparing your submission, we offer a PDF version of the proposal form. This PDF is intended to provide a comprehensive overview of the information and materials you will need to gather before you begin the online submission process.
Accessing the PDF Preview
You can access the PDF version of the proposal form here: https://bit.ly/2026ProposalPreview. This document will guide you through each section of the proposal, ensuring that you have all necessary details at your fingertips when you start your online submission.
Important Note
Please be advised that the PDF is for preview purposes only. It is crucial that all proposals are submitted through our online survey system to be considered by the review committee. Submissions sent via email or any other method will not be accepted.
If you have any questions or require further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Event Coordinator, Katarina Pulver, at pulver@snhd.org.
IMPORTANT DATES
- Workshop proposals must be received no later than Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 11:59PM.
Incomplete forms will NOT be considered.