Minnesota Prevention Program Sharing Conference
The Minnesota Prevention Program Sharing Conference is Minnesota's only statewide conference focused on primary prevention of substance misuse. For 50 years, the conference has engaged communities, coalitions, agencies, and individuals to come together and do this work. Our annual conference provides an opportunity for everyone who is engagin in this work everyday to come together, share ideas, and learn from one and other.
This year's conference is
This year's conference theme "Honoring the past, celebrating the present, building the future" was chosen to celebrate the last 50 years of prevention in Minnesota, and orient us as we look towards the future.
About the Conference
This year's conference will take place on October 15th and 16th, 2024 at the River's Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud.
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The Minnesota Prevention Program Sharing Conference is celebrating its 50th Anniversary of supporting people engaged in substance misuse prevention. Countless communities, agencies, and individuals come together to do this work, including you. Your contributions to the prevention field and dedication to public health make a difference in our state. This work is not easy. It can be downright exhausting, difficult to see a way through. Our annual conference provides an opportunity for everyone who is engaging in this work everyday to come together, share ideas, and learn from one and other. We are looking forward to seeing you this October!
Who Attends?
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!
Access Recorded Sessions
All recorded sessions can be viewed on our website by registered attendees for one year following the conference. Session recordings will posted following the conference in early November. Recordings are password protected. If you registered for the conference, but can't find the email with the recorded-access password, contact madeline@ansrmn.org. ​​​
Registration Costs
See the table below for detailed rates by ticket type. We have special rates for those registering groups and students. Presenter registration is free! ALL ticket types include recorded-access to conference sessions for 1-year following the conference. A limited number of scholarships for the Minnesota Prevention Program Sharing Conference Registration are available based on need and qualifications. Apply for a scholarship here. Contact madeline@ansrmn.org or 651-646-3005 x305 with any questions or for more information. Registration deadline: Friday, September 27th, 2024. Register for the conference today!
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Ticket Types
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Regular Registration: Default ticket type. Includes meals and snacks during the conference. Includes recorded-access to all conference sessions.
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Group Registration: Register for 3 or more people at the same time to get a 20% discount on your registration. Individuals do not need to be from the same organization/coalition to get this discounted rate. Includes meals and snacks during the conference. Includes recorded-access to all conference sessions.
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Student Registration: This ticket type is for students currently enrolled in high school or a higher education institution only. Includes meals and snacks during the conference. Includes recorded-access to all conference sessions.
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Presenters: This registration is for approved workshop presenters only. Includes meals and snacks during the conference. Includes recorded-access to all conference sessions.
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Recorded-Access Only: This registration type is for those who cannot attend in person, and will provide access to recordings of sessions following the conference. No CEUs can be provided for this ticket type.
Ticket Type | Before June 1st | After June 1st |
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Recorded-Access Only | N/A | $50 |
Presenter Registration | N/A | FREE |
Student Registration | $108 | $120 |
Group Registration (3 or more) | N/A | $160 |
Regular Registration | $180 | $200 |
Hotel Information
There are two hotels adjoined to the convention center: the Best Western Plus Kelly Inn and the Courtyard by Marriott. We have reserved a room block at both of these hotels for October 14-16.
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Book a room at the Best Western before September 14, 2024 for a discounted rate of $107/night.
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Book a room at the Courtyard by Marriott before Septemeber 19th, 2024 for a discounted rate of $144-154/night.
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We also reserved a block of rooms at the GrandStay St. Cloud. You can book a room at the GrandStay at this link, and enter Group Code: MNPRC, and your check-in/out dates to reserve a room in this block.
Apply 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. Exhibitors are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis, until September 1st, 2024. The exhibit fee includes one conference registration and provides one conference packet and all meals served during the conference. A conference registration fee will be paid for each additional person staffing the exhibit. Apply to exhibit here! The registration deadline for exhibit booths is September 1st, 2024.
Questions?
Do you have questions about this year's conference? Reach out to MPRC's Events Manager, Madeline Bremel, at madeline@ansrmn.org