October 9-11, 2026 | West Palm Beach, FL
For more than a decade, the East Coast Symposium stands as a premier gathering for addiction treatment and behavioral health professionals nationwide. Guided by leading experts, this conference delivers cutting-edge education, innovative strategies, and actionable insights—equipping you to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of our field.
Over 3 impactful days, you’ll:
Unite with passionate peers in the shared mission to advance recovery.
Gain insights from top national leaders shaping the future of treatment.
Explore innovative strategies to address today’s most critical challenges.
Expand your professional network within a community committed to change.
Together, we’ll strengthen our collective fight against addiction—because in unity, there is strength.
Well-put-together conference, speakers were well prepared and delivered great information and tools as well as personal experience. The location was amazing and allowed for very relaxing environment once conference day was over."
I traveled from Colombia to attend this Symposia. It was worth it - by far the best addiction academics AND motivating experience.
l loved this and felt so welcomed. The opportunity was amazing to participate and I want to continue to collaborate in the future."
Guided by leading experts, East Coast Symposium delivers cutting-edge education, innovative strategies, and actionable insights for addiction treatment and behavioral health professionals nationwide. Featured speakers include:
Chief Clinical Officer, Women's Recovery
Owner, Psych Insight, PLLC
Associate Director; Assistant Professor, Recovery Research Institute; Harvard Medical School
Addiction Medicine Physician, Caron Treatment Centers
Behavioral Addictions Specialist, The Menninger Clinic
Take your journey further—join us at our other Symposia and keep the momentum going.
May 28-30, 2026 | Palm Springs, CA
Experience the West Coast Symposium at the legendary La Quinta Resort & Club as it celebrates 100 years of timeless desert charm. Gather with peers at the foot of the Santa Rosa Mountains for inspiring sessions, connection, and sunshine just minutes from Palm Springs.
August 6–9, 2026 | Providence, RI
The Cape Cod Symposium is temporarily docking in Providence due to renovations at our longtime venue. Make the 'Rhode' trip with us for some summer fun and the same powerful education and community you know and love!
East Coast Symposium is designed and accredited for professionals in the fields of addiction and behavioral health, including counselors, therapists, interventionists, social workers, business development representatives, treatment center executives, and others with cause for commitment.
The East Coast Symposium on Addictive Disorders (ECSAD) is a clinically focused addiction treatment and behavioral health conference held annually in Florida. Part of the HMP Global Symposium series, it brings together 700+ addiction counselors, clinicians, and behavioral health professionals for cutting-edge education, innovative strategies, and actionable clinical insights, all in a focused 3-day format designed to advance the field's collective response to addiction and recovery.
ECSAD 2026 takes place October 9–11, 2026 at the Hilton West Palm Beach, 600 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401. Located in the heart of downtown West Palm Beach and directly connected to the Palm Beach County Convention Center via a covered walkway, the Hilton offers an exquisite blend of comfort, convenience, and unparalleled hospitality. West Palm Beach's vibrant setting supports the peer networking and connections that ECSAD is known for, placing attendees two miles from the Palm Beach waterfront and providing easy access to CityPlace shopping and dining. The conference also features the East Coast Open, a signature golf tournament held on the stunning greens of Eastpointe Country Club, bringing attendees together for a morning of meaningful connections, camaraderie, and friendly competition before the sessions begin.
Attendees can earn 20 or more CE/CME credits at ECSAD, spanning addiction counseling, behavioral health, and related clinical disciplines. Credits support ongoing licensure requirements for LCSWs, LMFTs, psychologists, nurses, physicians, and certified addiction counselors, all packed into an efficient 3-day schedule across 20+ educational sessions.
ECSAD is designed for addiction counselors, social workers, therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, physicians, nurses, and behavioral health administrators who want practical, evidence-based clinical education. It is especially well-suited for Florida-based and Southeast regional providers seeking a high-quality national conference that draws 700+ professionals from across the country without the cost of cross-country travel.
ECSAD 2026 features 30+ national expert speakers from leading institutions and treatment organizations across the country. Confirmed faculty include LaTisha Bader (Chief Clinical Officer, Women's Recovery), Jon R. Stevens (Owner, Psych Insight PLLC), Emily A. Hennessy (Harvard Medical School / Recovery Research Institute), Steven Klein (Addiction Medicine Physician, Caron Treatment Centers), and Dalanna Burris (Behavioral Addictions Specialist, The Menninger Clinic), among many others.
Across 20+ educational sessions, ECSAD covers evidence-based addiction treatment, co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, behavioral addictions, trauma-informed care, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and emerging strategies for navigating the rapidly evolving behavioral health landscape. Sessions are designed to deliver actionable insights clinicians can apply immediately in practice.
ECSAD delivers the scale of a national addiction conference: 700+ attendees, 30+ expert speakers, 20+ sessions, and 20+ CE/CME credits, in an accessible West Palm Beach location. For East Coast and Southeast clinicians, it means full-scale professional development, peer networking, and mission-driven programming without the cost and time of traveling across the country. Attendees unite around a shared commitment to advancing recovery and strengthening addiction treatment nationwide.