With the core theme "Addiction and Dual Disorders: Challenges and Innovations," this conference adopts a global perspective to bring together leading experts, senior clinicians, cutting-edge researchers, policymakers, and key stakeholders from around the world in the fields of substance use disorders and dual disorders. The meeting will delve into critical topics including theoretical advances, innovative diagnosis and treatment, underlying mechanisms, policy development, and social interventions. Our goal is to transcend geographical and disciplinary boundaries, foster the sharing and translation of global research findings, promote interdisciplinary and cross‑regional collaboration, build international consensus, and tackle common challenges—ultimately advancing the prevention, treatment, and care of addiction and dual disorders worldwide.
I. Organizers & Host
Hosts:
Chinese Association of Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment (CADAPT)
World Association on Dual Disorders (WADD)
Organizer:
National Center for Mental Disorders
Shanghai Mental Health Center
II. Date & Venue
Date: June 26–28, 2026 (Registration begins on June 25)
Venue:
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Shanghai Pudong
988 Puming Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, China
III. Conference Theme
Addiction and Dual Disorders: Challenges and Innovations
IV. Who Should Attend?
We welcome professionals and stakeholders from a wide range of backgrounds, including:
·Researchers and academics in drug abuse prevention, dual disorders, mental health, addiction medicine, and public health (including university and research institute teams).
·Clinical practitioners (psychiatrists, nurses, rehabilitation therapists, etc.) from psychiatric hospitals, general hospital psychiatry departments, addiction treatment centers, and other medical institutions.
·Government officials from national and local health, justice, drug enforcement, and civil affairs departments.
·Practitioners and social workers from addiction treatment facilities, community correction agencies, mental health service organizations, and social welfare institutions.
·Representatives from the World Association on Dual Disorders (WADD) and other international academic organizations, overseas research institutions, and medical facilities.
·Industry professionals involved in pharmaceutical development, intervention technologies, rehabilitation equipment, and related fields.
·Graduate and undergraduate students in psychiatry, public health, sociology, law, and other relevant disciplines, as well as early‑career professionals.
V. Program Overview
The conference will feature a variety of formats, including plenary sessions, parallel symposia, special workshops, poster presentations, and a young scholars' forum. Renowned experts from around the world will deliver keynote lectures and invited talks. A detailed program will be made available on the official conference website and mobile site. Please check back regularly for updates.
VI. Registration & Payment
1. How to Register
Please complete online registration via the official conference website or mobile site by June 15, 2026.
2. Registration Fees
*Student/Resident/Trainee/Postdocs must be currently enrolled in school or a training program.
Students must provide a current student ID that clearly indicates their student status, or a letter from their training director verifying their registration status.
**Early Career is defined as up to 4 years out of training. Those wishing to register in the early career category must submit a current CV to verify eligibility.
***Those with lived experience of Addiction or Dual Disorders, as well as their caregivers, supporters, and advocates, may qualify for a reduced registration rate. Please contact cadapt.wadd@borsconpco.com to inquire about eligibility.
VII. Contact Information
For inquiries, please contact us through
Further details and updates will be posted on the official conference website.
Visit the conference website：https://cadapt-wadd.sciconf.cn/
We look forward to welcoming you to Shanghai for this landmark event, where together we will shape the future of addiction and dual disorders research and care.
Organizing Committee
Chinese Association of Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment
World Association on Dual Disorders
National Center for Mental Disorders
Shanghai Mental Health Center
