California Addiction Conference Unites Three Specialized Summits

The California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) will host the 13th Annual California Addiction Conference (CAC) from October 14-18, 2026, at the Sheraton Universal Hotel in Universal City. This year's event adopts a multidisciplinary framework by integrating three distinct previous summits—treatment, recovery capital, and equity—into a single professional gathering.

Registration and sponsorship details are available on the CCAPP Conferences website. Organizations interested in showcasing offerings, products, or programs can apply for exhibit space in the conference hall. Community partners, nonprofits, and businesses are encouraged to participate as conference sponsors through various tiers, offering opportunities for brand recognition and direct interaction with professionals.

The conference will feature three integrated programming tracks. The California Addiction Conference provides evidence-based workshops and continuing education units for frontline counselors. The National Recovery Capital Conference focuses on the infrastructure of long-term recovery, including housing and employment. The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Conference (DEIC) addresses systemic barriers to care and promotes culturally responsive practices.

Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur is scheduled to deliver a keynote address on Friday, October 16, 2026, analyzing public policy and behavioral health initiatives impacting California's addiction treatment network. CCAPP CEO Pete Nielsen stated the conference brings together hundreds of professionals to address urgent challenges, aiming to strengthen the workforce, advance recovery-focused solutions, and accelerate idea exchange to improve outcomes across California.