The American Society of Addiction Nursing (ASAN) invites abstracts for our 2026 Conference, to be held August 5-8, 2026, at the Drury Hotel at Disney Springs, Orlando, Florida. Abstracts from all levels of practice and areas of expertise are encouraged! The theme of the Conference is Excellence in Addiction Treatment.

The deadline for submissions is 11:59 p.m. Eastern on March 1, 2026.
New this year – Pharmacology CE’s may be awarded to appropriate presentations!

Overall Conference Learning Objectives

• Enhance knowledge of substance use disorder/addictions in various populations about nursing practice.
• Identify contributions and current achievements in the substance use/addiction environment.
• Recognize successful strategies to innovate and collaborate that will promote excellence in addiction nursing practice, education, and research.
• Advance substance use /addiction nurses as leaders in care excellence.

Who Should Submit

• Abstract submissions are welcomed from nursing, healthcare professionals, and students providing care to patients with addiction and substance use disorders. ASAN members receive savings on their registrations!
• Only the primary author or lead organizer should submit an abstract.

Abstract Submission Guide

• Abstract Submission Guide for Oral Presentation or Poster Presentation.
• The Abstract Review Committee will conduct blind reviews of all abstracts.

1. Submission types
   • Podium (oral presentation of up to 60 minutes including Q & A)
   • Poster
   • Poster -or- Podium
2. Submission title - Limited to 25 words.
3. Submission category - Select from one of the following:
   • Track 1: Clinical & Evidence-based Practice
   • Track 2: Pharmacology
   • Track 3: Education & Professional Development
   • Track 4: Leadership/Administration
   • Track 5: Research
4. Learner level - Beginner; Novice; Intermediate; Expert.
5. Learning objectives - Please provide at least 3 measurable objectives.
6. Abstract content - The abstract is limited to 300 words and should highlight the main points of the presentation.
7. Peer-reviewed references - Minimum of 3.
8. Author details - Submitters must provide the full name, credentials, contact information, and short biography (150 words) for each author in your submission.
9. Nursing CE support documents - The primary author must provide their CV/Resume (required for Nursing CE approval).

Accepted Abstracts

1. The primary author will receive an email notification of acceptance on or before 1-May-2026. Please be aware of the conference dates and location before committing to present.
2. If you are selected to present, you are required to sign a presenter agreement, which states that you will comply with the deadlines listed and presenter guidelines. Failure to meet the required deadlines and presenter guidelines may result in the cancellation of your presentation. Note that evidence-based references are required for all presentations.
3. You must confirm your presentation via the online Presenter Agreement (link in notification email) within one week of notification.
4. Program Materials Deadline for podium presentation slides/handouts (including the necessary disclosure information). This is required in order to present for all oral and poster sessions, sessions. Program materials are submitted via the abstracts submission site. Each presenter must register for the conference by the Early Bird Deadline of TBD.
5. Program Materials Deadline for poster presentations. Poster presenters must upload a PDF of their poster and the necessary disclosure information by this date to be reviewed for contact hours purposes. All poster presenters must register for the full conference. Each presenter must register for the conference by the Early Bird Deadline of TBD.