About
2025 NIDA International Forum
June 13 and 14, 2025
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Join the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) International Program for the 2025 NIDA International Forum, which will be held June 13–14, 2025, at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
The Forum research symposium, poster session, and network-building activities focus on the range and quality of drug use and addiction research conducted around the world. Participants meet talented colleagues and learn about drug use and addiction research and policy issues in other countries, as well as the NIDA-supported fellowships and other programs that can support international collaborations. There is no fee to attend the NIDA International Forum.
Important Dates
| Date | |
|---|---|
| January 12, 2025 | Research Poster Abstract Submissions and Travel Award Requests - Now Closed |
| January 15, 2025 | Now Open – Online Registration Opens |
| February 28, 2025 | Research Poster Abstract and Travel Award Selections Announced |
| June 13, 2025 | 2025 NIDA International Forum Opens at 1:00 p.m. Central Time (USA) |
Registration
Deadline: May 8, 2025
Online registration for the in-person Forum is now open. There is no registration fee to attend the NIDA International Forum.
Begin your registration today.
Research Poster Abstract Submission and Travel Award Requests
Award Notification: February 28, 2025
The NIDA International Program is no longer accepting abstract submissions and travel award requests. All submissions and requests are currently under review and decisions will be announced at the end of February.
If you have any questions about your abstract submission or travel award request, please email ip@nida.nih.gov.
Agenda
The 2025 Forum Agenda is currently in development. Please check back regularly for updates and additional information as the program is finalized.
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. | Registration and Information |
| 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions |
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Registration and Information |
| 8:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. | Concurrent and Plenary Sessions |
| 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Concurrent and Plenary Sessions (Continued) |
| 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. | Joint NIDA International Forum and CPDD Workshop: International Research Posters |
All times are set at the Central time zone, the local time zone for New Orleans, Louisiana.
Visiting New Orleans, Louisiana
The 2025 Forum will be held at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, the College on Problems of Drug Dependence conference hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana. To learn more about visiting New Orleans, visit the website for NewOrleans.com.
The nearest international airport is the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
Traveling to the United States
Most foreign nationals traveling to the United States need to obtain a visa unless they qualify for entry under the Visa Waiver Program. A tool to help you determine your need for a visa is the U.S. Department of State Visa Wizard. The information on the website will help you determine if you need a visa or the type of visa to apply for, explain the documentation needed for your online application, and offer guidance on how long you will have to wait for an in-person interview.
The results of the visa wizard do not guarantee eligibility for a visa. The consular officer at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you apply will determine your visa eligibility.
You should be certain of your eligibility for a visa BEFORE you make your travel reservations.
If you are a citizen or eligible national of a Visa Waiver Program country, you are encouraged to review information about the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) on the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website.
The NIDA International Program will not issue letters of invitation and will not communicate with an embassy or consulate on behalf of any individual.