The 2027 SAM

Good Drug Policy Summit

February 4 · National Harbor, MD

One day with the leading voices in prevention, treatment, recovery, and law enforcement. Science, not slogans. Held in partnership with the CADCA National Leadership Forum.

Thursday, February 4, 20279 AM to 5 PMGaylord National Resort & Convention Center

Also that week: the SAM and FDPS Leadership Dinner, Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 6:30 PM.

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Watch the 2026 summit

Two events, one week in National Harbor

The summit on Thursday, and the SAM and FDPS Leadership Dinner the night before. Register for either or both.

Attendees fill the ballroom at the 2026 SAM Good Drug Policy Summit

Summit · Thursday, Feb. 4

2027 Good Drug Policy Summit

Thursday, February 4, 2027 · 9 AM to 5 PM
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD

One day of timely presentations on marijuana and the wider drug crisis, held in partnership with the CADCA National Leadership Forum. Built for the people who have to educate a community, a school board, or a workforce. Certificate of attendance available on request.

$299Per person

Dinner · Wednesday, Feb. 3

SAM and FDPS Leadership Dinner

Wednesday, February 3, 2027 · 6:30 PM
Gaylord National Resort, National Harbor, MD

An evening of presentations and conversation on drug policy, prevention, treatment, and recovery with the leaders of the movement, the night before the summit. Seating is limited.

Dinner sponsorships are available. Contact John Spurlock.

$200Per seat

Reserve a dinner seat

Who should attend

Anyone who needs to explain drugs and drug policy to the people they serve.

Prevention coalitionsNonprofitsHealthcare and cliniciansSocial workers and counselorsSchoolsLaw enforcementEmployersParents and community groups

Scenes from 2026

A packed ballroom, the CADCA main stage, and the people who make this movement.

Kevin Sabet on the CADCA Forum main stage

Sue Homola receives the Patrick J. Kennedy Advocate of the Year Award — Advocate of the Year: Sue Homola

Legal Perspectives panel at the 2026 summit — Legal Perspectives panel

Recent summit speakers

Members of Congress, clinicians, researchers, and the people leading the fight.

Host

Kevin A. Sabet, PhDPresident and CEO, SAM and FDPS; former White House drug policy advisor

Legislator of the Year

Rep. Mary Miller
(R-IL)Led the amendment to close the Delta-8 loophole in the Farm Bill

Past speaker

Will Jones IIIDirector of Community Engagement and Outreach, SAM

2026 speaker

Crissy GroenewegenDirector, Parent Action Network

Past speaker

Marilyn Huestis, PhDFormer NIDA branch chief; University of Maryland School of Medicine

2025 speaker

Ben CortSAM Science Advisor; NRT Behavioral Health

2025 speaker

Aaron Weiner, PhDBoard-certified psychologist; SAM Science Advisory Board

Call for presentersYour talk could be next.Past summits also featured Robert DuPont, MD, Bertha K. Madras, PhD, and Judy Grisel, PhD.Pitch a talk

Get more involved

Bring your expertise, your organization, or your story.

Present at the summit

Ever wanted to give a TED talk on some part of drug policy? We are looking for dynamic presenters.

Email Brendan

Sponsor the summit or the dinner

Put your organization in front of the people shaping drug policy in their communities. Sponsorships are available for the summit and for the Leadership Dinner.

Email John Spurlock

PAN Hill Day

Each February, Parent Action Network advocates train and then meet with members of Congress. Participation is by invitation.

Learn about PAN

Save your seat for February 4.

Registration is open now on Eventbrite. Lunch is on your own, or add the CADCA National Leadership Forum Luncheon for an additional fee. Coming in the night before? Reserve a seat at the Leadership Dinner on February 3.

Refunds available up to 7 days before the event. Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, 201 Waterfront Street, Oxon Hill, MD 20745.