Prevention Works! VT invites you to submit a workshop proposal as part of the Substance Misuse Prevention Conference on May 5, 2026 at the Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee Vermont.
The theme for the conference is Bridging the Gaps: Prevention through Connection. The goal of the conference is to increase the capacity of qualified prevention professionals (community based, school based, college level etc.) and others to address prevention needs in their communities through professional development opportunities.
What type of workshops are needed at the conference?
Workshops should be interactive and hands on with opportunities to apply what is being presented during the scheduled time. Also, all workshops are asked to include addressing health equity as it relates to the proposed topic. Consider connecting to the Theme “bridging the gaps” and connections in your workshop. You are encouraged to provide tools, templates and other take away materials. We encourage introductory, intermediate and experienced level workshops. We are asking that proposals identify key words to help conference participants in choosing workshops that are of interest to them.
Workshops are scheduled for 90 minutes in the morning and 60 minutes in the afternoon. There is also an option for an extended 2 workshop presentation if the topic warrants. Workshops will be run concurrently during all workshop periods and may be offered multiple times.
Who is the intended audience for the conference? Anyone interested in substance misuse prevention is welcome to attend the conference. We encourage community based organization staff, school based staff, college level staff, third space providers, state agency staff, board and other volunteers, and Yes! Anyone interested in substance misuse prevention.
Why become a presenter?
There are several reasons to become a part of the conference offerings.
- Share what you know to make a difference for a diverse group of professionals
- Showcase unique programs, opportunities, accomplishments that others can replicate or utilize in their communities
- Help to advance the knowledge and skills of the prevention workforce
- Make diverse networking connections
The Call for Presenter form is available here! You will be asked to provide contact information, a biography, short and full workshop description, workshop objectives, and choose workshop logistics such as number of participants and workshop room setup. The deadline for submission is the end of day on December 8, 2025. Workshop proposals will be reviewed and the final selection will be made by the conference planning team. Please note, incomplete submissions will not be considered.
Inexperienced presenters are encouraged to submit a workshop proposal. As it is a workforce development conference, PW supports the professional growth of the workforce in developing presentation and workshop design skills. If you are interested and would like additional help and support developing your proposal, please reach out.
Questions about the submission process can be directed to [email protected].