CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

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This is the conference schedule as of January 2026. Stay tuned for additional details. 

Sunday, April 26

TIME SESSION
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. International Symposium*
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. SAP Comprehensive Qualification/Requalification Training – Day 1*

* Separate registration is required.

Monday, April 27

TIME SESSION
8:00 am Golf Tournament*
8:00 am – 11:00 am History of Drug Testing for BEGINNERS*
8:00 am – 3:00 pm Certified Designated Employer Representative Trainer (C-DERT)*
8:00 am – 5:00 pm HHS Urine Collector Training with Mock Proficiency Demonstrations*
8:00 am – 5:00 pm SAP Comprehensive Qualification/Requalification Training – Day 2*
8:00 am – 5:00 pm SAP 2.0 Advanced Training – Day 1*
8:00 am – 5:00 pm How to Prepare for a Federal Audit*
11:00 am – 1:00 pm State Affiliates Meeting
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm The Ins & Outs of Drug Testing for BEGINNERS*
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm MRO Assistant/Team Member/Staff Training*
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Exhibitor Setup
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Council of Collectors Meeting
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Council of Laboratories Meeting
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Council of C/TPAs Meeting
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm DER Study Hall Meeting
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Detecting Test Subversion for BEGINNERS*
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm New Member Orientation
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm “Urine for a Laugh” Sober Comedy Event & NDASA Foundation Fundraiser*
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Conference Welcome Reception, Sponsored by Accredited Drug Testing & i3screen

* Separate registration is required. 

Tuesday, April 28

TIME SESSION
7:00 am – 8:00 am Breakfast
8:00 am – 5:00 pm SAP 2.0 Advanced Training – Day 2*
8:00 am – 8:30 am
Conference Opening: Jo McGuire & Mark Magsam
8:30 am – 9:30 am
Keynote Speaker – Finding Purpose in Recovery

Dr. Stephen Loyd
9:30 am – 10:00 am
GATC Health – An update on the future of addiction treatment
10:00 am – 10:15 am Break
10:15 am – 11:15 am
Beyond the Stigma: Data Insights on Substance Use and Workforce Solutions

Mark Villoria, Senior Manager, Scientific Affairs, Abbott Toxicology
11:15 am – 12:00 pm
We Don’t Have a Hiring Shortage. We have a Second Chance Problem.

Employers face growing challenges related to workforce shortages, increased behavioral health needs, and the complexities of hiring individuals with prior histories. Stable employment is one of the strongest predictors of both successful recovery and reduced recidivism. The panel will address employment barriers, compliance considerations, policy structure, and partnership models that can be implemented in both large and small organizations.
Gina Kesler, Justin Prouix, Jo McGuire
11:30 am – 12:00 pm Lunch for Exhibitors
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Lunch in Exhibit Hall: Trade Show Opens!
2:15 pm – 3:15 pm
Breakout Sessions 1
The History and Future of the Drug Testing Clearinghouse (Panel Presentation)
Drug Testing 101
The Conversation that Changes Everything: How Supervisors Can Engage Impaired Employees Safely and Legally
Oral Fluid vs. Urine Testing: A Data-Driven Comparison
Know Your HHS Drug Testing Program
The HR Drug Testing Reality Check: What You Think Employers Want vs. What They Actually Need
SAP Savvy: How to Maximize Collaboration and Avoid Costly Missteps
U.S. DOT Mode Program Overview & Updates: FRA/PHMSA
3:15 pm -3:30 pm Break
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Breakout Sessions 2
New Psychoactive Substances: The Evolution of Drug Testing
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Program Overview & Updates (Tentative)
Ask an MRO Anything!
What Employee Screening Will Look Like in the Future & How It Will Affect the Industry (Panel Presentation)
Evolution of Sample Validity Testing to Detect and Deter Deception
Critical Components to a Successful HHS Policy
Beyond the Cup: What Recent-Use THC Testing Means for More Safe & Fair Workplaces
U.S. Coast Guard Program Overview & Updates (Tentative)
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Evening Reception & Exhibitor Trade Show, Sponsored by OriginOne

* Separate registration is required. 

Wednesday, April 29

TIME SESSION
8:00 am – 9:30 am
Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
8:00 am – 5:00 pm SAP Business 101 – Day 1*
9:30 am – 9:40 am
Announcements & Association Updates
9:40 am – 10:30 am
Where the Drug Testing Industry Stands Today: Latest Insights from the 28th Annual Drug Testing Survey
10:30 am – 10:45 am Break
10:45 am – 11:45 am
Breakout Session
What is Impairment? A Legal and Practical Perspective (Panel Discussion)
From Click to Captivate: Web-based Presentation Skills for Educating Online Audiences
Beyond Testing & Policy: Changing Workplace Culture Through Education
Navigating Medical Conditions, Accommodations, and Drug Testing: Where ADA Disability Law Meets DFWP Programs
Crossing the Line: When Drug Testing Expands into FCRA-Regulated Territory (Panel Presentation)
The Show Must Go On: Building Stronger Drug Testing Programs Using Proven Program Management Principles
FAA Program Overview & Updates on the International Repair Station Regulations (Tentative)
FMCSA Program Overview (Tentative)
11:45 am – 12:30 pm
Annual Hall of Fame Award Luncheon, Sponsored by Abbott
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm
NDASA Members Meeting
1:00 pm – 1:15 pm Break
1:15 pm – 2:15 pm
Liar, Liar Pants on Fire!

Traci Brown, Fraud-Busting Body Language Expert, Author, TV Personality & Commentator
2:15 pm – 2:45 pm
Update from the Office of Drug & Alcohol Policy and Compliance (ODAPC)
2:45 pm – 4:00 pm
Community Outreach Matters: Lead With Expertise & Expand Your Brand (Panel of Experts)
4:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Hot Topics for 2026!

Patrice Kelly of Patrice Kelly Consulting & Jo McGuire, Founder and Executive Director of NDASA
4:45 pm – 5:00 pm
General Conference Closing

Thursday, April 30

TIME SESSION
8:00 am – 12:00 pm HHS Designated Employer Representative Training*
8:00 am – 5:00 pm Certified Professional Collector Trainer – Urine & Oral Fluid (CPCT-U/OF)*
8:00 am – 5:00 pm Certified Professional Collector – Urine (CPC-U) with mocks*
8:00 am – 5:00 pm Certified Consortia/Third Party Administator*
8:00 am – 5:00 pm Advanced Program Management*
8:00 am – 5:00 pm SAP Business 101 – Day 2*

* Separate registration is required.

Registration Cancellation Policy: (a) Cancellations made more than 90 days prior to April 27, 2026, will be charged a $50 administrative fee, with the remaining balance refunded. (b) Cancellations made 60-90 days prior to April 27 will be refunded 75%. (c) Cancellations made  31-59 days prior to April 27 will be refunded 50%. (d) Cancellations made less than 30 days prior to April 27 are transferable only, with no refunds issued.