2026 NIDA International Forum
The 2026 International Forum will be held as a virtual meeting on June 3–4, 2026.
Registration and submission of research poster abstracts are now open!
Registration
Online registration for the virtual 2026 Forum is now open. Register today!
There is no registration fee to participate in the NIDA International Forum.
Research Poster Abstracts
The NIDA International Program invites researchers from around the world to submit research poster abstracts for consideration in this year’s virtual poster hall. Please register for the Forum and follow the submittal instructions provided in your meeting registration confirmation email. The deadline to submit is March 22, 2026.
Important Dates
- January 27, 2026 – Forum registration opens
- January 27, 2026 – Research poster abstract submission opens
- March 22, 2026 – Research poster abstract submission closes
- April 30, 2026 – Research poster abstract selections announced
Details and information including the agenda will be posted and updated on the 2026 International Forum meeting website. Updates about the Forum will be sent to International Program e-news subscribers. If you are not already subscribed, sign up today and stay informed.
More About the NIDA International Forum
The NIDA International Forum fosters international cooperative research and the exchange of scientific information by substance use researchers. Held each June in conjunction with the annual scientific meeting of the College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD), the Forum highlights the range and quality of substance use and addiction research conducted around the world.
The Forum features a research symposium, a poster session, and network-building activities highlighting NIDA-supported and other international research on substance use. This unique scientific meeting allows participants to network with talented colleagues, learn about substance use research and policy issues in other countries, and discuss NIDA-supported fellowships and other programs that can support international collaborations.