2026 VSIAS Conference
Join us for the 2026 Virginia Summer Institute for Addiction Studies (VSIAS):
"A Clinical Vision: Innovation, Access, and Hope”
We are excited to announce that VSIAS 2026 will once again take place at The Williamsburg Lodge, offering a refreshed conference experience in a new setting while continuing the event’s longstanding legacy of excellence in training, collaboration, and professional development.
The Virginia Summer Institute for Addiction Studies (VSIAS) is the Commonwealth’s premier annual event for clinical addiction professionals. Over three impactful days, the conference brings together experts, practitioners, and emerging leaders to explore evidence-based practices, innovative models of care, and evolving approaches to recovery support.
Participants gain access to nationally recognized presenters, high-quality continuing education, and meaningful opportunities to connect with colleagues from across Virginia and beyond. In its new location, VSIAS remains a cornerstone event for professionals working on the front lines of addiction treatment and recovery.
PLEASE NOTE: Conference registrations after July 5, 2026 will not include lunch.
*Self-parking is $5.00 per guestroom, per night for overnight guests. The charge will be applied to the guestroom reservation, and a parking pass will be given to each guest upon arrival.
*Guests who are not staying at the hotel will pay using Hotel’s parking App. Directions for using the App are displayed throughout the parking areas..
VAAP Members Receive up to a $50 Discount!
VAAP Members: Be sure to use your discount code you received in your email.
Featured Speakers
Director, Lighthouse Counseling
Founder and Clinical Director of Turning Point Counseling & Consulting
Founder and CEO of Helen’s Project
Certified Yoga Therapist
Addiction Medicine Specialist
Therapist II
Founder of Life Change Institute
Founder of Planted in Science Consulting LLC, FL
Founder/Clinical Director of Sapphire Counseling
Adjunct Instructor and Field Liaison at Virginia Commonwealth University
Advocacy Director, American Veterans for Kratom Safe
Clinical therapist - Resident in Counseling
Dr. Paul Hardy
Senior Clinician
Lead Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Trauma Therapist
CEO, Virtual Peace of Mind
Co-Lead Organizer, Masters Candidate
Sponsors
The Virginia Summer Institute for Addiction Studies (VSIAS) is the Commonwealth’s premier annual conference for clinical addiction professionals. This highly regarded event brings together experts, practitioners, and emerging leaders for three days of high-impact education, collaboration, and professional growth. With a strong focus on evidence-based practices and innovative approaches to care, VSIAS offers access to nationally recognized presenters, meaningful networking opportunities, and continuing education designed to meet the evolving needs of the addiction treatment and recovery workforce.
After a successful first year at the Williamsburg Lodge in 2025, VSIAS is pleased to return to this exceptional venue. The conference continues its tradition of excellence while fostering community, connection, and clinical advancement for professionals working on the front lines of addiction recovery in Virginia and beyond. VSIAS continues its tradition of excellence while fostering community, connection, and clinical advancement for those working on the front lines of addiction recovery in Virginia and beyond.