2025 PA Prevention Conference presented by CPA & DDAP
Presented By
JUNE 11-13, 2025
Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center, State College
If You’re Attending,
Download Our Awesome Conference App—Whova!
Registered attendees will receive a link closer to the conference.
Arel Moodie
President/Founder, Reed Oak
Unlock the Power of Your Team
Deacon Dzierzawski
President, Epiphany Community Services
Prevention…Everyone Can Do It…Or Can They? Reframing the Prevention Discussion
Rikki Barton
Founder/Lead Consultant, Onward Consulting LLC
A Dangerous Intersection: Social Media, Substance Use, Mental Health, and Exploitation
Pricing & Registration
Virtual Conference
Experience the Conference Virtually – On Your Terms!
Join us from anywhere and participate in an engaging, dynamic conference experience designed for flexibility and connection. As a virtual attendee, you’ll have access to all keynote sessions and select workshops—no pre-selection required! Simply choose your sessions in real-time and customize your experience.
Plus, starting in early June, you’ll be invited to Whova to connect with peers, engage with speakers, and explore additional conference resources. Can’t make a session live? No problem! All live-streamed sessions will be recorded and available for viewing through June 27, 2025.
For our virtual attendees, we are live-streaming all keynote sessions & two of the five workshop options during each workshop block.
➡️ Our current selections are based on anticipated demand but may be adjusted due to room capacity or registration numbers.
➡️ We appreciate your understanding as we work to provide the best possible experience for all attendees.
Virtual registration closes on Wednesday, June 4, but CPA reserves the right to close earlier or extend based on registration numbers and venue capacity.
CPA Members – $400
Non-members – $500
Students – $100
In-Person Conference
Join Us In Person for an Unforgettable Experience!
Immerse yourself in the full conference experience by attending in person! Connect face-to-face with industry experts, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and explore a diverse lineup of speakers and sessions designed to inspire and empower your work. Take advantage of interactive workshops, and hands-on learning experiences that can’t be replicated in a virtual setting.
Beginning April 14, all in-person registrants will be invited to Whova to select their workshop sessions. Session selection is important, as workshop room capacities are limited—securing your spot early ensures you don’t miss the sessions most relevant to you!
➡️ Make the most of your experience – Engage with fellow attendees and collaborate in real-time discussions that drive innovation and best practices.
➡️ Plan ahead for a seamless conference – Use Whova to explore the full agenda, connect with speakers, and create a customized schedule.
Registration closes on Wednesday, May 14, but CPA reserves the right to close earlier or extend based on registration numbers and venue capacity.
Don’t wait—register today and be part of this impactful event!
CPA Members – $450
Non-members – $550
Optional Pre-Conference Session – $95
Become a CPA Member and SAVE
Join the Commonwealth Prevention Alliance (CPA) and enjoy exclusive benefits, including a $100 discount per member on registration for our annual conference—whether attending in person or virtually!
Your membership directly supports CPA’s mission to strengthen the field of prevention and empower professionals. As a member, you help CPA advocate to prioritize prevention programming, secure funding, and implement policies that promote community health and safety.
Additional Membership Benefits:
➡️ Professional Development – Access resources, training, and networking opportunities to stay at the forefront of prevention.
➡️ Advocacy & Policy Support – Join our efforts to influence policies that protect and strengthen prevention initiatives.
➡️ Conference Discount – Enjoy a $100 per person discount on registration for CPA’s innovative and highly regarded annual prevention conference.
Invest in your professional growth while supporting the advancement of prevention across Pennsylvania. Become a CPA member today!
Exhibitor & Vendor Information
Maximize your impact and connect directly with a vibrant community dedicated to preventing substance and mental health issues by becoming an exhibitor or vendor at the Annual CPA Conference.
The CPA Conference offers a platform to increase your brand visibility among key prevention stakeholders and showcase innovative products, cutting-edge services, and transformative technologies that can advance prevention strategies and foster community well-being.
Additional Vendor Opportunities:
➡️ Connect with Key Decision-Makers – Gain direct access to 350-400 professionals from organizations, coalitions, and educational institutions.
➡️ Boost Your Brand & Visibility – Position yourself as a leader in the prevention field, expand your network, and create lasting partnerships.
➡️ Engage in Meaningful Interactions – The conference’s interactive format encourages meaningful dialogue between exhibitors, vendors, and attendees.
Click below for all the details and vendor rates, and secure your place at the forefront of prevention innovation.
Conference Scholarships
Scholarship Update for the 2025 CPA Conference
We understand how important scholarships are in making the CPA Conference accessible to all who are dedicated to prevention efforts. At this time, we are awaiting funding decisions and do not yet know if scholarships will be available for the 2025 conference.
We are actively exploring opportunities to secure support and will share updates as soon as we have more information. Our commitment remains to ensuring as many individuals as possible can attend, and we appreciate your patience and understanding. Please check back for updates—we will keep the field informed as soon as we know more.
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Hotel Information
THE PENN STATER CONFERENCE CENTER HOTEL ROOM RATE
Room Rate: $130 per night plus tax.
(If your organization is tax-exempt, you must provide documentation).
AVAILABLE: Tuesday, June 10; Wednesday, June 11; and Thursday, June 12.
DEADLINE: Friday, May 9, by 11:59 p.m. or until the room block is sold out, whichever comes first. Availability and the Conference rate cannot be guaranteed for reservations received after May 9.
BOOK BY PHONE: 814-863-5000 and mention group code: CPAC25A.
BOOK ONLINE: BOOK YOUR CPA ROOM AT THE PENN STATER HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER
Cancellations received within 24 hours of the arrival date, AND no-shows are subject to a cancellation charge equivalent to a one-night stay, which will be charged to the credit card provided at the time of reservation.
Departure Fees:
After 11:00 am and prior to 4:00 pm: Half the guest’s confirmed guestroom rate.
After 4:00 pm: Full night of guest’s confirmed guestroom rate.
Conference Cancellation, No-Show, and Substitution Policy for In-Person and Virtual Events
If you cannot attend the 2025 Commonwealth Prevention Alliance (CPA) Conference after registering, we encourage you to send a substitute. If you cannot send a substitute, CPA will abide by the following refund and cancellation policy in the table below:
|
Timeline |
Amount Refunded |
| March 17 – April 30, 2025 | 100% of your registration fee, less a $50 cancellation fee |
| May 1, 2025 & Later | No refund can be issued |
- If there is a cancellation before May 1st and your registration is unpaid, you will be billed for the appropriate cancellation fee based on the dates in the table above.
- If there is a cancellation on or after May 1, 2025, and you have not paid, you will be billed for the full registration amount.
- Please send cancellations and substitution notices to CPA Conference Coordinator Lindsay Price at lindsaywprice@gmail.com.
If you want to switch to a virtual registration option (from an ‘in-person’ registration), the cancellation fees per the dates in the table will apply.
- While you can switch to the virtual format, you must indicate this change by April 30, 2025, or you will still be charged for the full ‘in-person’ rate.
- On May 1, 2025, and later, we are unable to give an adjustment in cost.
- You can switch from a virtual to an in-person registration up to the close of conference registration and pay the additional costs.
All registration payments must be received by Friday, May 30, 2025. CPA reserves the right to refuse admission if full payment is not received before the event. In addition, CPA reserves the right to modify the closing registration date based on attendance and capacity.
Registrants may request to send a substitute to the in-person or virtual event up to the event start date. To do so, please contact Lindsay Price, CPA Conference Coordinator, at lindsaywprice@gmail.com.
Prevention Credits
The Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB) no longer pre-approves credits for prevention specialists. To find instructions on how to apply, please go to the PCB Website.
DDAP Training Requirement Approval
Our conference is an approved training opportunity that meets the DDAP training requirements. Full-time prevention staff (SCA or contracted providers) responsible for delivering or supervising prevention services must complete 12 hours of prevention training annually. These hours can be earned through classroom or online courses provided by the Commonwealth Prevention Alliance.
A certificate will be emailed to all virtual and in-person attendees.
Conference Sponsor
On behalf of the Commonwealth Prevention Alliance Board of Directors, we extend our sincere gratitude to the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs for their sponsorship of this year’s conference. Their ongoing support and commitment to the prevention field are vital in strengthening our collective efforts to promote substance use prevention across Pennsylvania.