Available Dates
April 6-9, 2026 | Nashville, TN
Conference Approval Letter Template
Conference Approval Letter Template
Securing Support & Justifying Attendance
Looking for funding justification or employer support? Use our Conference Approval Letter template to make your case for attending Rx Summit 2026.
Rx Summit brings together public health, treatment, recovery, law enforcement, and policy leaders for timely strategies you can put to work. The letter below helps you show clear value, connect your goals to current funding priorities, and outline a cost-effective plan for attendance in Nashville, April 6–9, 2026.
What the template covers
- How opioid settlement funding and current policy trends align with your work
- The skills, contacts, and resources you will bring back to your team
- Continuing Education options that support licensure and compliance
- Cost efficiencies, government rates, and On-Demand access if travel is not possible
How to use it
- Fill in the placeholders with your name, title, and supervisor or committee name
- Add one or two program goals and any local data points you want to highlight
- Attach the agenda link and a simple cost estimate for travel and housing
- Send for approval and offer to share a post-conference briefing with your team
Quick facts to include
- Dates: April 6–9, 2026
- Location: Nashville, Tennessee
- Format options: In-Person or On-Demand
- Funding note: Attendance may qualify for opioid settlement funds
- CE: Credits available across multiple disciplines
Looking for funding justification or employer support? Use our Conference Approval Letter template to make your case for attending Rx Summit 2026.
Rx Summit brings together public health, treatment, recovery, law enforcement, and policy leaders for timely strategies you can put to work. The letter below helps you show clear value, connect your goals to current funding priorities, and outline a cost-effective plan for attendance in Nashville, April 6–9, 2026.
What the template covers
- How opioid settlement funding and current policy trends align with your work
- The skills, contacts, and resources you will bring back to your team
- Continuing Education options that support licensure and compliance
- Cost efficiencies, government rates, and On-Demand access if travel is not possible
How to use it
- Fill in the placeholders with your name, title, and supervisor or committee name
- Add one or two program goals and any local data points you want to highlight
- Attach the agenda link and a simple cost estimate for travel and housing
- Send for approval and offer to share a post-conference briefing with your team
Quick facts to include
- Dates: April 6–9, 2026
- Location: Nashville, Tennessee
- Format options: In-Person or On-Demand
- Funding note: Attendance may qualify for opioid settlement funds
- CE: Credits available across multiple disciplines
Use the template below:
Dear [Supervisor/Funding Committee Name],
I am writing to formally request approval and support to attend the Rx and Illicit Drug Summit in Nashville, April 6–9, 2026. As a professional dedicated to addressing the opioid and addiction crisis in our community, I believe my presence at this summit is not only justifiable but imperative.
Why This Matters Now More Than Ever
States are in the process of implementing structures and plans to distribute at least $50 billion from opioid-related settlements, with many now actively publishing spending priorities and awarding funds for prevention, treatment, and recovery infrastructure. The Rx Summit provides the most timely, comprehensive platform to understand how these evolving funding decisions intersect with our work and to identify opportunities to leverage settlement resources effectively.
As funding challenges continue to impact the behavioral and public health landscapes, staying ahead of policy shifts, sustainable funding strategies, and treatment innovations is essential. Rx Summit is the premier national convening where policymakers, public health leaders, law enforcement, treatment professionals, and recovery advocates come together to share real-time insights and proven solutions.
The Value of Attending Rx Summit
By attending, I will gain the tools, connections, and knowledge to:
- Navigate future funding cycles and maximize opportunities tied to opioid settlement dollars.
- Explore sustainable government funding and grant strategies that can stretch our budget further.
- Strengthen our local response to opioid use and substance use disorders with evidence-based approaches.
- Leverage limited training dollars to educate, train, and mobilize colleagues and stakeholders.
- Earn Continuing Education (CE) credits to maintain professional licensure and meet ongoing requirements, ensuring both personal development and organizational compliance.
The State Opioid Settlement Spending Tracker shows how states are prioritizing resources for prevention, treatment, and recovery. By participating in Rx Summit, I can return with the knowledge to ensure our programs remain aligned with national best practices and funding opportunities.
Return on Investment
Attending Rx Summit will allow me to bring back immediately actionable strategies, new professional contacts, and deeper insight. I will prepare a post-Summit briefing for our team, highlighting how we can integrate key takeaways to strengthen programs and funding strategies.
Additionally, Rx Summit 2026 may qualify as an eligible use of opioid settlement funds, making it a responsible and strategic investment. Discounted government hotel rates, travel discounts, and included amenities such as lunches and coffee breaks also ensure a cost-effective experience.
If travel is not possible, Rx Summit On-Demand provides an alternative option, offering full access to recorded sessions, keynotes, and training content, with the added flexibility of extended viewing.
Conference Highlights That Align With Our Work
- Sessions on funding changes
- Training on community engagement
- Educational sessions focused on what’s working, what data demonstrates is working, and how it can be replicated
- Opportunities to hear from federal agencies and grant funders
- CE accreditation across multiple disciplines to support continued education requirements
What Past Attendees Have Said
“I am the leader of a rural opioid coalition in Northern California. We don’t have access to this level of resources and ideas at home. I was told this is the conference for resources, tools, networking, and inspiration! And it has been all those things and more. This is my first year attending, and I’m hoping to bring a team next year.”
— Jermaine Brubaker, Director, Rx Safe Del Norte
“Very good information from top officials and government agencies with boots on the ground tackling the opioid epidemic! They are showing concern and what the plans are to implement programs to address/reduce opioid addiction.”
— Rotonja Hall Berry, Case Manager, Sobriety House
These testimonials reflect the unique impact of Rx Summit: unmatched access to resources, networking, and real-world solutions that cannot be replicated elsewhere.
Closing
As the addiction crisis continues to evolve, our ability to lead, respond, and protect our programs depends on access to forward-thinking resources like those offered at Rx Summit. I respectfully request support for registration and travel, or alternatively, On-Demand access. I am happy to provide planning documents or complete any required paperwork.
Thank you for considering this request. I am confident that attending Rx Summit 2026 will advance my professional growth and fuel our organization’s impact.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Title]
Use the template below:
Dear [Supervisor/Funding Committee Name],
I am writing to formally request approval and support to attend the Rx and Illicit Drug Summit in Nashville, April 6–9, 2026. As a professional dedicated to addressing the opioid and addiction crisis in our community, I believe my presence at this summit is not only justifiable but imperative.
Why This Matters Now More Than Ever
States are in the process of implementing structures and plans to distribute at least $50 billion from opioid-related settlements, with many now actively publishing spending priorities and awarding funds for prevention, treatment, and recovery infrastructure. The Rx Summit provides the most timely, comprehensive platform to understand how these evolving funding decisions intersect with our work and to identify opportunities to leverage settlement resources effectively.
As funding challenges continue to impact the behavioral and public health landscapes, staying ahead of policy shifts, sustainable funding strategies, and treatment innovations is essential. Rx Summit is the premier national convening where policymakers, public health leaders, law enforcement, treatment professionals, and recovery advocates come together to share real-time insights and proven solutions.
The Value of Attending Rx Summit
By attending, I will gain the tools, connections, and knowledge to:
- Navigate future funding cycles and maximize opportunities tied to opioid settlement dollars.
- Explore sustainable government funding and grant strategies that can stretch our budget further.
- Strengthen our local response to opioid use and substance use disorders with evidence-based approaches.
- Leverage limited training dollars to educate, train, and mobilize colleagues and stakeholders.
- Earn Continuing Education (CE) credits to maintain professional licensure and meet ongoing requirements, ensuring both personal development and organizational compliance.
The State Opioid Settlement Spending Tracker shows how states are prioritizing resources for prevention, treatment, and recovery. By participating in Rx Summit, I can return with the knowledge to ensure our programs remain aligned with national best practices and funding opportunities.
Return on Investment
Attending Rx Summit will allow me to bring back immediately actionable strategies, new professional contacts, and deeper insight. I will prepare a post-Summit briefing for our team, highlighting how we can integrate key takeaways to strengthen programs and funding strategies.
Additionally, Rx Summit 2026 may qualify as an eligible use of opioid settlement funds, making it a responsible and strategic investment. Discounted government hotel rates, travel discounts, and included amenities such as lunches and coffee breaks also ensure a cost-effective experience.
If travel is not possible, Rx Summit On-Demand provides an alternative option, offering full access to recorded sessions, keynotes, and training content, with the added flexibility of extended viewing.
Conference Highlights That Align With Our Work
- Sessions on funding changes
- Training on community engagement
- Educational sessions focused on what’s working, what data demonstrates is working, and how it can be replicated
- Opportunities to hear from federal agencies and grant funders
- CE accreditation across multiple disciplines to support continued education requirements
What Past Attendees Have Said
“I am the leader of a rural opioid coalition in Northern California. We don’t have access to this level of resources and ideas at home. I was told this is the conference for resources, tools, networking, and inspiration! And it has been all those things and more. This is my first year attending, and I’m hoping to bring a team next year.”
— Jermaine Brubaker, Director, Rx Safe Del Norte
“Very good information from top officials and government agencies with boots on the ground tackling the opioid epidemic! They are showing concern and what the plans are to implement programs to address/reduce opioid addiction.”
— Rotonja Hall Berry, Case Manager, Sobriety House
These testimonials reflect the unique impact of Rx Summit: unmatched access to resources, networking, and real-world solutions that cannot be replicated elsewhere.
Closing
As the addiction crisis continues to evolve, our ability to lead, respond, and protect our programs depends on access to forward-thinking resources like those offered at Rx Summit. I respectfully request support for registration and travel, or alternatively, On-Demand access. I am happy to provide planning documents or complete any required paperwork.
Thank you for considering this request. I am confident that attending Rx Summit 2026 will advance my professional growth and fuel our organization’s impact.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Title]
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