Join us on October 16-17, 2025!


You’re invited to learn from experts and each other about issues, current trends, and innovative practices that promote healthy environments, resiliency, and equity among youth, adults, and communities. We will have programming for all professionals who work across the continuum of care, including prevention, treatment, recovery, mental health, school-based personnel, and community-based organizations. Stay tuned to this site and our communication channels for exciting agenda and speaker updates! Sign up to receive email updates about the Connections in Prevention Conference.

2024 Connections in Prevention Highlights

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Conference Information

We hope you can join us! If you still have questions after reviewing the information provided on these pages, please send them to conference@prevention.org

Registration Opens April 1, 2025

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)

 

Early Bird
(4/1/25-7/15/25)

Registration
(7/17/25-9/16/25)

Late Registration
(9/17/25-10/3/25)

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.

$400

$450

$500

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.

$400

$400

$400

 

Conference Location

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.

Exhibitors and Sponsors

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:

Registration Opens April 1, 2025.