ICUDDR Global Conference 2022 in Abu Dhabi

The online conference took place from 12th May –18th May of 2022, showcasing the substance use situation and the responses around the world.

Throughout this week-long event, an international audience of more than 2,000 substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery-support professionals came together in person, and an additional 700 + participants joined virtually to exchange knowledge and practices focused on promoting healthy lifestyles. 

There were 155 hours of online content, including:

Live broadcast of our conference in Abu Dhabi

• 77 Country Reports, detailing the current state of drug use and the responses by their country’s government and/or civil society networks.
• 25 National Chapters showcasing their work and discussing issues of importance related to substance use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery support in their country.
• 38 Researchers, sharing their research and evidence-based practice and policies.
• 17 Partner Profiles, introducing their missions, programs, and resources to support the workforce and activities.
• 08 Voices of ISSUP: members sharing their inspiring stories of work within the drug demand reduction field.
• 09 sessions -NRC –workshop series
• 700 + members interacting in our Networking Lounge, a place created to interact and connect.

Recordings of the in-person conference and online only sub-plenaries are now available here on the ISSUP website. Browse the programme or search for a session or speaker on the recordings page.

Recordings of the Country Reports, National Chapters, Partner Profiles and Voices of ISSUP will become available over the coming days. Stay tuned!