National Drug & Alcohol Screening Association - NDASA 2027
Event Date
April 12–16, 2027
Location
New Orleans, LA
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe NDASA Annual Conference & Trade Show is the flagship national event of the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA), the leading voice of the U.S. drug and alcohol screening industry. The multi-day program combines professional education, industry certification, legislative and regulatory updates, networking, and an exhibit hall where testing companies, laboratories and service providers showcase products and solutions.
Attendees include drug and alcohol testing companies, employers, laboratories, Third Party Administrators (TPAs), human resources managers, safety professionals, substance abuse counselors and collectors from across the U.S. and abroad. The event is especially valuable for professionals who work with DOT and non-DOT testing programs and want the latest on regulations, best practices and compliance.
After a 2026 edition in California, NDASA has announced that the conference will move to New Orleans, Louisiana in 2027. It is worth attending for the combination of expert-led training, high-profile keynote speakers, direct access to regulators and vendors, and the opportunity to connect with peers shaping the future of safe, drug-free workplaces and communities.
Show Highlights
- Keynote speakers: The 2026 program featured addiction-medicine specialist and West Virginia Director of Drug Policy Dr. Stephen Loyd — an inspiration behind the Hulu series "Dopesick" — as well as fraud-busting body language expert, author and TV personality Traci Brown.
- Trade show floor: An exhibit hall bringing together testing companies, laboratories, technology providers and industry suppliers.
- Education & certification: Best-practice professional training and certification sessions relevant to DOT and non-DOT drug and alcohol testing programs.
- Advocacy & regulatory insight: Sessions and access to regulators, including work tied to the U.S. Department of Transportation.
- Networking events: Signature social and networking activities that in past years have included a golf scramble and other member gatherings.
Attendance
NDASA reports nearly 1,800 members representing about 450 organizations and businesses, with members based in the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Portugal and Saudi Arabia. The association notes that well over 3,500 professionals in the drug and alcohol screening industry have joined an NDASA annual conference, participated in a webinar or registered for an NDASA training. NDASA has not published a specific verified attendance figure for the annual conference alone.
Registration
Registration for the NDASA Conference & Trade Show is handled online, with recent editions using the Cvent registration platform accessible through the NDASA website. For the 2026 edition, attendees were advised to reserve hotel rooms via the official NDASA booking link by the posted group-rate deadline. NDASA also cautions attendees to beware of third-party "scam" solicitations offering hotel bookings or attendee lists that are not NDASA-approved. Specific 2027 registration dates, pass types and pricing had not yet been published at the time of writing — check the official NDASA website for updates.
History
NDASA was founded in 2018 as a public safety response to a growing need for training, advocacy and best-practice standards in the drug and alcohol testing industry, launched during a period of significant change in substance-related laws and the opioid epidemic. Founding Board Chairman Jo McGuire described the association as formed to be the voice of the drug and alcohol testing industry in collaboration with the safety community. The organization has grown to nearly 1,800 members representing about 450 organizations, and in 2023 the Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry Association (DATIA) merged with NDASA, further consolidating the industry. The annual conference has rotated among U.S. cities, with the 2026 edition held in Orange County, California and the 2027 edition announced for New Orleans, Louisiana.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where will the NDASA Conference & Trade Show be held in 2027?
NDASA has announced that its annual conference will take place in New Orleans, Louisiana in 2027. The specific venue and hotel had not yet been published on the official NDASA website at the time of writing.
What are the 2027 conference dates?
NDASA had not published confirmed 2027 dates on its official website at the time of writing. Prospective attendees should check the NDASA website for the official schedule as it is announced.
Who should attend the NDASA Conference & Trade Show?
The event is designed for drug and alcohol testing companies, employers, laboratories, Third Party Administrators, HR managers, safety professionals, substance abuse counselors and collectors. It is especially useful for those managing DOT and non-DOT testing programs who want the latest training, regulations and best practices.
How do I register for the NDASA conference?
Registration is handled online through the NDASA website, with recent editions using the Cvent registration platform. NDASA warns attendees to book hotels only through official NDASA links and to be cautious of third-party solicitations that are not NDASA-approved.
What makes the NDASA conference worth attending?
The conference offers professional training and certification, high-profile keynote speakers, direct access to regulators including those tied to the U.S. Department of Transportation, an exhibit hall of industry suppliers, and networking with peers across the drug and alcohol screening industry.
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