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CCAPP — Addiction Leadership Conference

Registration open — 12th annual

Lead the change.
Shape the policy.

April 21–22, 2026  ·  Hilton Arden West, Sacramento  ·  State Capitol Day

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ADVOCATE ✦EDUCATE ✦CONNECT ✦18 CE HOURS ✦6 ETHICS HOURS ✦CAPITOL DAY ✦
18

CE hours
6

Ethics hours
2

Conference days
12

Years running
The ALC experience

Why leaders attend

Capitol advocacy

Executive strategy

Get prepared by CCAPP’s Governmental Affairs team on innovative ways to speak with your representative in person.

Continuing education

CEOs, executives, and directors will gain a comprehensive understanding about admissions and marketing.

Two days in Sacramento

Agenda at a glance

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Tuesday, April 21, 2026DAY 1 ▾
7:30–8:30 AM12-Step MeetingTBA
8:00–9:00 AMRegistration and Continental BreakfastExhibit Area
9:00–9:15 AMWelcome and Housekeeping - Kristina Padilla, M.A., Vice President of Education and Strategic DevelopmentBallroom
9:15–9:45 AMAB 2473 - Pete NielsenBallroom
9:45–10:00 AMBreakExhibit Area
10:00–10:30 AMCABAT - Devon WaytBallroom
10:30–11:00 AMInvited: Dr. Erica Pan, Director and State Public Health Officer of the Californ​ia Department of Public Health (CDPH)Ballroom
11:00 AM–12:00 PMLUNCH (Provided) - Legislative Guide Presentation - Stephanie BorkovecBallroom
12:00–12:30 PMHop on Buses to the CapitolHilton Parking Lot
12:30–1:30 PMArrive at the Capitol1021 O Street
1:00–2:00 PMAttend Committee Hearings or Visit Capitol Event Center for Legislative Guest Speakers1315 10th Street
1:00–1:30 PMMember of the State Assembly, David J. TangipaCapitol Event Center
2:00–2:30 PMMember of the State Assembly, Tom LackeyCapitol Event Center
2:30–3:00 PMMember of the State Assembly, Laurie DaviesCapitol Event Center
3:00–3:30 PMTransition Time Buses from Capitol1021 O Street
4:30–5:30 PMLights. Camera. Recovery: Harnessing Hollywood as a Breakthrough Tool in Mutual Support- Ted PerkinsSacramento Hilton
Wednesday, April 22, 2026DAY 2 ▾
8:00–9:00 AM12-Step MeetingTBA
8:00–9:00 AMRegistration and Continental BreakfastExhibit Area
9:00–9:15 AMWelcome and Housekeeping - Kristina Padilla, M.A., Vice President of Education and Strategic DevelopmentBallroom
9:15–10:45 AMKeynote TBABallroom
10:45–11:15 AMBREAKExhibit Area
11:15 AM–12:15 PMPrevention Reimagined: Building Identity Before Risk Begins - Dr. Jason Roop, Addiction Researcher, Behavioral Scientist, Prevention & Recovery SpecialistBallroom
12:15–1:15 PMLUNCH
12:45–1:15 PMCalAIM and Updates in Statewide Medi‑Cal Funding - Ivan Bhardwaj, Chief, Medi-Cal Behavioral Health - Policy, Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)Ballroom
1:15–2:15 PMShifting Tides: The Continued Evolution of the “Fourth Wave” of America’s Overdose Crisis - Eric DawsonBallroom
2:15–3:00 PMBREAKExhibit Area
3:00–5:00 PMEthics - Ronald MahBallroom
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Registration

Online registration closes April 17, 2026. On-site registrations are regular price plus 30%.

Non-members
$400
full conference
$350 daily rate
Best value
CCAPP members
$300
full conference
$250 daily rate
Students
$250
full conference
$225 daily rate
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Refund policy: no refunds will be issued on or after March 31, 2026.

Hilton Sacramento Arden West

Where you'll stay

Hilton Arden West

When you stay at Hilton Sacramento Arden West in Sacramento, you'll be in the business district, within a 5-minute drive of Arden Fair Mall and Cal Expo. This hotel is 4.7 mi from Golden 1 Center and 4.4 mi from Sacramento Convention Center.

Outdoor pool24-hour fitness center5 min to Arden Fair
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April 21–22, 2026

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Two days of leadership, policy, and connection with California's SUD field.

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