Conference FAQ
EXPERIENCE
When and where is this year’s conference?
The 2025 conference will be at the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center (DECC) in Duluth, MN on October 14-15, 2025.
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Where can I find more information about keynote and breakout sessions?
Information on speakers in sessions for this year will be posted in Summer 2025.
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Where can I find an agenda for this year’s conference?
The agenda for this year's conference will be posted in Summer 2025. View last year's agenda here.
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Who will be exhibiting at the conference?
A list of exhibitors will be posted in Summer 2025.
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Who attends this conference?
Community Coalition Leaders - Prevention Specialists - Substance Misuse & Mental Health Professionals - Parents & Youth - College Students - Educators - Public Health Professionals - Law Enforcement - Researchers - Faith Leaders - And More!
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Is this conference in-person or virtual?
The MN Prevention Program Sharing Conference is an in-person conference, but we do record all sessions. All registered attendees will have access to session recordings for 1 year following the conference, and, if you are not able to attend in-person, you can also register for Recorded-access Only at a discounted rate.
REGISTRATION
How do I register for the conference?
Registration will open in April 2025.
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How much does registration cost?
Last year's registration rates were as follows, and will follow a similar format for this year's conference:​​
How much does it cost to exhibit?
The cost for an exhibit booth at this year’s conference is $270. Community Coalitions (or community groups doing unfunded work around substance misuse in their local communities) are eligible to exhibit for free. Exhibitor registration will open in Spring/Summer 2025.
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Do you have special rates for students or groups?
Yes! See the table above.
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What discounts and scholarships are available?
We don’t want cost to be a barrier to attendance, so we do offer scholarships, as well as special rates for groups, students, presenters and volunteers.
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Can I get a travel stipend?
Unfortunately we are not able to offer these at this time.​
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How do I apply to speak at the conference?
The call for proposals for this year's conference is open now! Apply to present a breakout session at this year's conference here. Proposals are due May 30th at 11:59PM.
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Can youth apply to present at the conference?
Yes! We have had excellent presentations from students engaged with prevention work at past conferences, and would be thrilled to feature more sessions where session attendees get to hear directly from youth involved in the implementation and development of prevention programming!
LOGISTICS
Where can I find lodging for this year’s conference?
MPRC reserved rooms blocks in two area hotels for this year's conference (The Radisson Duluth Harborview for $119/night and the Holiday Inn & Suites for $145/night). Links to book a room in these room blocks will be posted when registration opens in April 2025.
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What kind of food is available at this year’s conference?
We will provide catered breakfast and lunch, as well as coffee and water throughout the day. Snacks will also be provided. We usually host a networking event the first evening of the conference where light appetizers are provided. Dinners are not provided. You can indicate any dietary restrictions or accommodations when you register.
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Who should I contact if I have questions about the conference?
Please send any questions to MPRC’s Event Coordinator, Moe Sadique, moe@ansrmn.org.
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What CEUs are available to me?
We will offer Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), MN Certification Board, and MN Board of Social Work credits for attending the conference in person. We are always looking into new options and types of CEU's to offer.
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Where can I request accommodations?
Email moe@ansrmn.org to request any accommodations you may need, and we will do our best to honor your request. There will also be an opportunity to request accommodations when you register.
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I love going to Program Sharing every year! Is there anything I can do to help this year’s conference run smoothly?
Yes! We are always looking for volunteers to help with day-of support including moderating breakout sessions, and helping with registration or set-up. Volunteers will be eligible for special registration rates. If you are interested in volunteering at this year’s conference contact MPRC’s Events Coordinator Moe Sadique, moe@ansrmn.org.