13th Annual California Addiction Conference Unites Three Summits Into One Event

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 29, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) is set to host the 13th Annual California Addiction Conference (CAC) from October 14-18, 2026, at the Sheraton Universal Hotel in Universal City. This year, the event will unite three specialized summits, treatment, recovery capital, and equity, into a single, multi-disciplinary professional gathering.

The conference aims to address some of the most urgent challenges facing behavioral health today. By bringing together hundreds of professionals, students, and experts, CCAPP seeks to strengthen the workforce, advance recovery-focused solutions, and accelerate the exchange of ideas that can improve outcomes in communities across California and beyond.

Integrated programming tracks will cover a range of topics. The California Addiction Conference (CAC) will provide evidence-based workshops, continuing education units (CEUs), and clinical updates for frontline counselors and treatment administrators. The National Recovery Capital Conference (NRCC) will focus on the infrastructure of long-term recovery, including housing, employment, and community-based social connections. The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Conference (DEIC) will tackle systemic barriers to care and promote culturally responsive treatment practices within the workforce.

Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur is scheduled to deliver a keynote address on Friday, October 16, 2026. His presentation will analyze current public policy and behavioral health initiatives impacting California's addiction treatment network. By bridging the gap between legislative intent and clinical practice, the conference aims to provide attendees with actionable strategies to improve patient outcomes.

Interested participants and organizations can access registration and sponsorship details at California Addiction Conference | CCAPP Conferences. For entities wishing to highlight their offerings, products, or programs, exhibit space applications are currently being accepted for the conference hall. Furthermore, community partners, nonprofits, and businesses are encouraged to participate as conference sponsors. Through several tiers of sponsorship, these organizations have the opportunity to enhance their brand recognition, interact personally with behavioral health and addiction specialists, and show their dedication to improving recovery, treatment, and workforce initiatives throughout California.