When you register to attend the Connections in Prevention Conference in person, you will receive:
- One and a half days of conference programming, including keynote speakers, workshops, and networking opportunities.
- Lunch on October 16 and Breakfast on October 17.
- Ticket to the Networking Reception on October 16.
- CEU credits for any conference sessions attended in person*.
- Discounted room rate for conference attendees.
- Admission to the Exhibit Hall (Over 20 local and national exhibitors!).
*CEUs have been applied for CADC, CRADC, CSADC, CAADC, CPS, CPSP, PCGC, CCJP, CAAP, CRSS, CPRS, CFPP, CVSS, CODP I/II, MAATP, RDDP, LCSW, LCPC, LSW, LPC, School Social Workers
Conference - October 16 (8:00 am - 5:00 pm) and October 17 (8:00 am - 12:00 pm)
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Early Bird (4/1/25-7/15/25)
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Registration (7/17/25-9/16/25)
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Late Registration (9/17/25-10/3/25)
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In Person Conference Registration Groups of five (5) or more can receive a $25/registration discount. Please email conference@prevention.org to register your group. Please note all participants will need to register and pay together.
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$400
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$450
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$500
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Virtual Conference Registration The virtual conference is limited to 100 participants. Once capacity is reached, registration will close. Attending virtually provides access to one and a half days of conference workshops only. No CEUs will be provided to those attending virtually.
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$400
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$400
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$400
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Youth Track Featured at the 2025 Conference!
Calling all young people with a passion for building community! Prevention First invites you to attend the Youth Track of the Connections in Prevention Conference on October 16-17, 2025 at the Chicago Marriott Naperville. The Youth Track of the conference will allow student leaders to discuss challenges that youth and their peers may face. Participants will learn from industry experts, develop their leadership and prevention skills, and discover how to take charge of their futures. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow, connect, and make a difference!
Applications are due by July 1, 2025. Visit the Youth Track page for more information and to apply!


Marriott Chicago Naperville - Located in award-winning Naperville, The Marriott Chicago Naperville has been a staple of this community for over 12 years. It remains the #1 full-service Marriott hotel in the Chicagoland Market. Located directly off the Ronald Regan (I-88) toll road, the hotel is at an equal distance between O’Hare and Midway International Airports. Located just steps away from the hotel, Freedom Commons shopping center offers a variety of dining, shopping, and entertainment options, as does downtown Naperville, which is just minutes away.
Connections in Prevention Conference hotel rate - $169.00/night + tax. After registration, you will receive information on how to book your room as part of the conference room block.
With an audience of 300 adults and 50 youth, the Connections in Prevention Conference is a CEU-credentialed event targeting prevention professionals, social workers, counselors, thought leaders within the world of prevention, and youth. It is a perfect opportunity for you to become an exhibitor or sponsor. Learn more about these opportunities by visiting the following links: