TIME & LOCATION
SESSION
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. • Room:
International Symposium*
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. • Room: Imperial
Comprehensive SAP Qualification/Requalification Training, Day 1*
* Separate registration is required.
TIME & LOCATION
SESSION
8:00 a.m.
Golf Tournament*
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. • Room: Salon VI
History of Drug Testing for BEGINNERS* Instructor, Janet Kornmann
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. • Room: Pacific
Certified Designated Employer Representative Trainer (C-DERT)* Instructor, Ruth Bowdish
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. • Room: Imperial
Comprehensive SAP Qualification/Requalification Training, Day 2
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. • Room: Terrace
SAP 2.0 (Advanced), Day 1*
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. • Room: Harbor
HHS Specimen Collector Training with Mock Proficiency Demonstrations* Instructor, Greg Henderson
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. • Room: Salon V
How to Prepare for a Federal Audit* Instructor, Leslie Prince
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. • Room: Garden 3
State Affiliates Meeting
Noon – 3:00 p.m. • Room: Salon VI
The Ins & Outs of Drug Testing for BEGINNERS* Instructor, Kelly Dobbins
Noon – 4:00 p.m. • Room: Salon VII
MRO Assistant/Team Member/Staff Training* Instructor, Todd Simo
Noon – 5:00 p.m. • Room: Royal Ballroom
Exhibitor Setup
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. • Room: Garden 4
Council of Collectors Meeting
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. • Room: Garden 1
Council of Laboratories Meeting
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. • Room: Garden 4
Council of C/TPAs Meeting
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. • Room: Garden 2
DER Study Hall Meeting
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. • Room: Salon VI
Detecting Test Subversion for BEGINNERS* Instructor, Janet Kornmann
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. • Room: Garden 3
New Member Orientation
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. • Room: N Tower Pool
“Urine for a Laugh” Sober Comedy Event & NDASA Foundation Fundraiser*
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. • Room: Fountain Terrace
Conference Welcome Reception, Sponsored by Accredited Drug Testing & i3screen
Tuesday, April 28
TIME & LOCATION
SESSION
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. • Room: Grand Ballroom Foyer
Breakfast – Sponsored by Abbott
7:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. • Room: Regal
AA/NA Support Meeting
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. • Room: Terrace
SAP 2.0 Advanced Training – Day 2*
8:00 a.m.– 8:30 a.m. • Room: Grand Ballroom
Conference Opening: Jo McGuire & Mark Magsam
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. • Room: Grand Ballroom
Keynote Speaker, Dr. Stephen Loyd – Finding Purpose in Recovery
Being in recovery himself, Dr. Loyd will draw on his own story as he explains the current system(s) of care that are available in the United States and the need for quality workplace systems of care in the treatment of SUD. He will break down simple steps for the best chance at wide-scale, long-term recovery for everyone in need.
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. • Room: Grand Ballroom
GATC Health – An update on the future of addiction treatment
Hear an update from GATC Health on how AI-driven technology is transforming addiction research and advancing the future of treatment and recovery solutions.
Tyrone Lam, CBO, GATC Health
10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Break
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. • Room: Grand Ballroom
Beyond the Stigma: Data Insights on Substance Use and Workforce Solutions
A data-driven look at substance use trends and the evolving role of drug testing in workplace health and safety. Learn how rising positivity rates impact workforce risk, explore emerging tools and understand how drug testing can serve as a proactive health intervention rather than a punitive measure.
Dr. Mark Villoria, Senior Manager, Scientific Affairs, Abbott
11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. • Room: Grand Ballroom
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 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. • Room: Royal Ballroom
Lunch for Exhibitors
Noon – 2:00 p.m. • Room: Royal Ballroom
Lunch in Exhibit Hall: Trade Show Opens!
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. • Room: Grand Ballroom Foyer
Professional Headshot Booth is Open
2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. • Breakout Sessions 1
The History and Future of the Drug Testing Clearinghouse (Panel Presentation)
Why is there a Clearinghouse and why does it pertain to FMCSA only? What were the challenges in finalizing the Clearinghouse regulations and in setting up the database? What are the challenges now and what is on the horizon? Join our panel of experts and leave with a clear understanding of why the Clearinghouse is a critical safety component of the FMCSA.
Patrice Kelly, Juan Moya, Bryan Price
Room: Garden 3
Drug Testing 101
This introductory session provides a step-by-step overview of the drug testing process for individuals new to the drug testing industry. Participants will gain a clear understanding of each stage in the testing lifecycle and walk away with practical knowledge of compliance standards, key terminology, and best practices, equipping them with the foundation needed to navigate this essential workplace program.
Joe Reilly, President of National Drug Screening
Room: Harbor
The Conversation that Changes Everything: How Supervisors Can Engage Impaired Employees Safely and Legally
When impairment is suspected, the most critical and most mishandled moment is the conversation. Supervisors often fall into one of two traps: avoiding the confrontation altogether due to fear of being wrong or approaching the employee in a way that escalates risk. This session equips attendees with a step-by-step conversational framework that de-escalates emotion, protects safety, preserves dignity, and dramatically improves compliance outcomes.
Chuck Marting, Speaker/Author, Focused Compliance Group
Room: Garden 1
Oral Fluid vs. Urine Testing: The Data is Clear – So Why Hasn’t the Industry Moved
Comparison of urine versus oral fluid positive rates in 3 datasets from varied industries: Warehouse/Manufacturing, Transportation (augmented non-DOT OF v DOT Urine), and HealthCare. These datasets, compiled by CRG Laboratories, offer compelling evidence of the tangible benefits of oral fluid drug testing. Highlights superior detection of drug use and touches on the efficiency gains to collection sites, TPAs, and employers.
Jim Tedrow, Founder, The Compliance Resource Group, Inc. Director, CRG Laboratories
Room: Garden 4
Know Your HHS Drug Testing Program
Learn about the scientific validity of specimen collections and the collection types allowed for HHS covered employees, as well as developing research, data, statistics and technology that will beneficially service the HHS drug testing program. Federal Drug Testing Services
Room: Salon VIII
The HR Drug Testing Reality Check: What You Think Employers Want vs. What They Actually Need
Employers rely on drug and alcohol testing programs to reduce risk, ensure safety, and meet compliance obligations but what they think they’re getting and what testing providers are actually delivering aren’t always the same thing. This session bridges the gap between policy, people, and practice. Learn how HR leaders evaluate testing providers, the communication missteps that erode trust, and the operational realities employers face. Penny Horton, HR Consultant, Who’s Your HR?
Room: Garden 2
SAP Savvy: How to Maximize Collaboration and Avoid Costly Missteps
Streamline Return-to-Duty processes, strengthen communication with SAPs, and prevent costly delays by learning practical strategies for evaluating SAP quality, fostering recovery-friendly workplace policies, and implementing successful follow-up programs. Gain insight into what makes a follow-up testing program successful and how proactive engagement can improve employee outcomes while protecting the employer. Gain a clearer understanding of the logistics behind SAP decision-making, including why and how SAPs create follow-up testing schedules that are uniquely tailored to each employee in the process.
Tara Sauers, Senior Business Development Manager, American Substance Abuse Professionals, Inc. (ASAP)
Room: Pacific
U.S. DOT Mode Program Overview & Updates: FRA/PHMSA
For those with Federal Railroad and Pipeline drug and alcohol testing programs, this is your opportunity to learn from the experts! Join this session for information and updates that apply specifically to these modes with an opportunity for Q&A.
FRA Program Representative and Wayne Lemoi, Drug & Alcohol Program Manager, PHMSA
Salon: VII
3:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Break
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. • Breakout Sessions 2
New Psychoactive Substances: The Evolution of Drug Testing
This discussion of new compounds available, such as 7-OH from Kratom, a review of 500,000 positive marijuana samples with breakout for Delta–8-THC use, and the trending of fentanyl and nitazenes, will prepare the audience to understand the impact of drug use trends on workplace safety.
Dr. David Kuntz, Executive Director for Analytical Toxicology of Clinical Reference Laboratory (CRL)
Room: Garden 4
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Program Overview & Updates (Tentative)
For anyone performing testing under the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), this session will help you understand the critical nature of compliance within this program, how oversight is conducted, and how to get your questions answered.
Iyon Rosario, Drug & Alcohol Program Manager, FTA Office of Safety Review
Room: Garden 1
Ask an MRO Anything!
MRO practice is often done “behind the curtain” with industry professionals blinded to the reason MROs verify test results in a particular way. This session will provide an opportunity to ask any questions, clear up confusion and become more MRO-savvy.
Dr. Todd Simo, AAMRO President & Dr. Melissa Snider-Adler, MROCC Board Member
Room: Harbor
What Employee Screening Will Look Like in the Future & How It Will Affect the Industry (Panel Presentation)
Join our panel of forward-looking experts in all aspects of employee screening, including occupational health, oral fluid testing, rapid drug testing, and impairment screening. Learn what a comprehensive employee screening program will look like in the next 3-5 years and how providers can prepare for and position themselves for success.
Facilitated by Bill Current, President & Founder of Current Consulting Group
Room: Garden 3
Evolution of Sample Validity Testing to Detect and Deter Deception
Attempts to subvert drug testing have evolved in lockstep with the science designed to prevent them. What began as crude manipulations has progressed into highly engineered deception strategies, challenging laboratories to remain vigilant and agile. Explore the dynamic interplay between subversion and detection—highlighting both serendipitous discoveries and deliberate laboratory innovations that have advanced sample validity testing.
Dr. Gregory Janis, Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp)
Room: Pacific
Critical Components to a Successful HHS Policy
Join us for this overview of HHS testing best practices and how the policy protocols are critical to a successful safety outcome. We will also cover updates on marijuana rescheduling, fentanyl testing and highlight how, if, and when these changes will impact your HHS program. Q&A Session included!
Greg Henderson and Associate, Federal Drug Testing Services
Room: Salon VIII
Beyond the Cup: What Recent-Use THC Testing Means for More Safe & Fair Workplaces
As cannabis laws evolve, employers are under pressure to maintain safe, drug-free workplaces while also treating workers fairly. At the same time, workplace and public-safety data show that cannabis is not a theoretical risk as post-accident drug positivity has climbed dramatically. This session will explore how recent-use THC testing can help bridge that gap.
Kate Riley, Vice President, Mindr
Room: Garden 2
U.S. Coast Guard Program Overview & Updates (Tentative)Your Title Goes Here
Testing for U.S. Coast Guard? Make sure you have all of the information you need to run a compliant safety program and respond to violations appropriately. Get the latest information and updates with Q&A.
Patrick Mannion, Drug & Alcohol Prevention and Inspection Program Manager, U.S. Coast Guard
Room: Salon VII
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. • Room: Regal
AA/NA and Al-Anon Combined Support Meeting
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Evening Reception & Exhibitor Trade Show – Sponsored by OriginOne
Wednesday, April 29
TIME & LOCATION
SESSION
7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. • Room: Regal
AA/NA Support Meeting
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Breakfast in Exhibit Hall – Sponsored by OriginOne
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. • Room: Terrace
SAP Business 101 – Day 1*
9:30 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. • Room: Grand Ballroom
Announcements, Updates & Price Drawings
9:40 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. • Room: Grand Ballroom
Where the Drug Testing Industry Stands Today: Latest Insights from the 28th Annual Drug Testing Survey
Learn the latest trends and industry predictions from employee screening professionals and their customers. Are drug testing sales increasing? Are more employers dropping marijuana from their drug-test panel? What emerging technologies are providers most excited about? Which companies ranked highest in brand-name recognition? Find the answers to these questions and many others in this highly anticipated annual report.
Bill Current, President & Founder of Current Consulting Group
9:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. • Room: Grand Ballroom Foyer
Professional Headshot Booth is Open
10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Break
10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. • Breakout Sessions
What is Impairment? A Legal and Practical Perspective (Panel Discussion)
Determining impairment in the workplace has never been more complex. Between evolving marijuana laws, the rise of substance misuse, fatigue factors, mental-health-related impairment, and the limitations of current testing technologies, employers face significant challenges in meeting their safety and compliance obligations. This panel brings together a unique combination of legal, medical, operational, and real-world field expertise to explore what impairment truly means, how it is evaluated, and what employers need to understand from both a legal and a practical, signs-and-symptoms perspective.
Facilitated by Nick Hartman, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Drug Screening Compliance Institute (DSCI)
Room: Garden 3
From Click to Captivate: Web-based Presentation Skills for Educating Online Audiences
This session will equip training professionals across the industry on how to cover the required regulatory knowledge, operational skills, and ethical mindset needed to ensure compliance, safety, efficacy, and dignity in every interaction while training students in web-based learning environments.
Janet Kornmann, President & CEO of KorManagement Services, LLC
Room: Salon VIII
Beyond Testing & Policy: Changing Workplace Culture Through Education
Testing and policy are essential tools, but they are not enough. As substance use becomes increasingly normalized in society, workplaces must move beyond detection and discipline toward understanding, education, and culture change. This session explores how education can bridge the gap between policy and practice, helping employees understand why substance use matters to safety and performance. Drawing on real-world examples from safety-sensitive industries, we will discuss practical, innovative ways to shift workplace culture from compliance to commitment through awareness, communication, and proactive support.
Dr. Melissa Snider-Adler, Addiction Medicine Physician, MRO, FFD Learning, Inc.
Room: Harbor
Navigating Medical Conditions, Accommodations, and Drug Testing: Where ADA Disability Law Meets DFWP Programs
This presentation bridges the intersection of ADA Title I disability requirements and Drug-Free Workplace (DFWP) obligations. It guides employers, HR professionals, and compliance officers through the legal nuances of managing medical conditions, substance use, and drug testing within the workplace. With a 90-day roadmap and real-world scenarios, this session equips organizations to balance safety, compliance, and employee rights under both federal and state law.
Megan Troyer, Director of Operations, Working Partners
Room: Salon VII
Crossing the Line: When Drug Testing Expands into FCRA-Regulated Territory (Panel Presentation)
As more service providers expand their scope to include background screening services and products, many unknowingly step into a new legal landscape, assuming responsibilities under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) as consumer reporting agencies. Hear insights from a TPA owner, a CRA owner, and a compliance consultant to examine where drug testing ends and consumer reporting begins. Gain practical insight into identifying FCRA-covered activities, navigating compliance obligations, and developing growth strategies that protect both clients and the businesses.
Facilitated by Michael Barnes, President, Unique Background Solutions
Room: Garden 1
The Show Must Go On: Building Stronger Drug Testing Programs Using Proven Program Management Principles
Learn how to build a cohesive, resilient drug testing program that improves compliance, safety, and customer satisfaction. Discover how the behind-the-scenes logistics of major concert tours can elevate your drug testing program. This session breaks down program vs. project management, introduces the PDCA improvement cycle, and offers real-world scenarios to help you respond to disruptions with confidence.
Patrice Waters, Founder & President, Tailored Testing Services
Room: Garden 2
FAA Program Overview & Updates on the International Repair Station Regulations (Tentative)
For those with testing programs under the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), join this session to hear industry updates and important program requirements as well as in-depth information on the 2024 final rule for foreign repair stations. Chet Stevenson, Drug & Alcohol Compliance and Enforcement Regional Manager (TX) & Patrice Kelly, Patrice Kelly Consulting
Room: Pacific
FMCSA Program Overview (Tentative)
Got FMCSA questions? This is your opportunity to hear from FMCSA about topics critical to compliance with 49 Part 40 and Part 382. Get clarity on program updates, requirements , and how to communicate enforcement risks to those who may be skirting the regs.
Bryan Price, Chief, Drug & Alcohol Programs Division, FMCSA
Room: Garden 4
11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. • Room:
Annual Hall of Fame Award Luncheon, Sponsored by Abbott
12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. • Room:
NDASA Members Meeting
12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. • Room: Grand Ballroom Foyer
Professional Headshot Booth is Open
1:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Break
1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. • Room: Grand Ballroom
Liar, Liar Pants on Fire!
Leadership success hinges on knowing what’s real and what’s not. People’s pants are on fire around you all the time, and you haven’t even noticed. Those lies cost you big: all you’re risking is organizational failure. Learn how to detect dishonesty and gain insight for strengthening your business acumen.
Traci Brown, Fraud-Busting Body Language Expert, Author, TV Personality & Commentator
2:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. • Room: Grand Ballroom
Update from the Office of Drug & Alcohol Policy and Compliance (ODAPC)
Insightful program overview & updates that will help keep your DOT testing programs in sync and compliant.
Doug Simon, Director of Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy & Compliance, U.S. Department of Transportation
2:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. • Room: Grand Ballroom
Community Outreach Matters: Lead With Expertise & Expand Your Brand (Panel of Experts)
Building a brand takes more than hustle and more than being good at drug testing; it means becoming an expert in your field and engaging your community with authority, leadership, and camaraderie. It also means breaking stigma. Learn how to engage with natural allies and how to raise your business profile by bringing solutions that make a difference to the forefront of your community.
Ruth Bowdish, Dr. Melissa Snider-Adler, Renee Schofield, Chelsea Vodopivec
4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. • Room: Grand Ballroom
Hot Topics for 2026!
Stay to end and hear the hottest issues in regulated and non-regulated drug testing, from Rescheduling Marijuana to proposed and new regulations. Get the information you need to know and stay on the cutting edge of the industry!
Patrice Kelly of Patrice Kelly Consulting & Jo McGuire, Founder and Executive Director of NDASA
4:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. • Room: Grand Ballroom
General Conference Closing
Thursday, April 30
Visit the training page for all Post-Conference Training descriptions and details.
TIME & LOCATION
CLASS
8:00 a.m. – noon • Room: Garden I
HHS Designated Employer Representative Training* Instructor, Federal Drug Testing Services
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. • Room: Terrace
SAP Business 101 – Day 2*
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. • Room: Garden 3
Certified Professional Collector Trainer – Urine & Oral Fluid (CPCT-U/OF)* Instructor, Chandra Spring DeWald
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. • Room: Pacific
Certified Professional Collector – Urine (CPC-U) with mocks* Instructors, John “JT” Throckmorton & Becki Fisher
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. • Room: Garden 4
Certified Consortia/Third Party Administrator* Instructor, Joe Reilly
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. • Room: Garden 2
Advanced Program Management* Instructor, John Burgos
Sign up for training on the 2026 Conference registration site. Participants can register for the conference and training together or register only for training.
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.