Michelle Alexander, author of the bestseller The New Jim Crow, will speak on a plenary about the war on drugs, mass incarceration and criminal justice.
Sponsors, Partners and Exhibitors
Every two years, more than 1,500 people from across the country and around the world come together to listen, learn, socialize, and strategize about drug policy issues at the Reform Conference.
Conference attendees come from all walks of life, and are often leaders in their communities and states. They include federal, state and local elected officials, health care professionals, public health administrators, drug counselors, criminal justice advocates, students, educators, and grassroots activists.
Become a Partner
Partner organizations demonstrate their commitment to drug policy reform by helping us get the word out about the Reform Conference.
Learn more about becoming a partner.
Become a Sponsor or Exhibitor
Your organization is invited to be affiliated with the premier gathering for people who believe that the war on drugs is doing more harm than good. For details regarding how you can get involved contact Pat Smith, Sponsors & Exhibits Coordinator, at psmith@helmsbriscoe.com.
Read the 2017 Sponsorship Prospectus and capitalize on a range of opportunities to increase your organization's presence at this year's conference!
What is the International Drug Policy Reform Conference?
This is the only conference focused specifically on bringing together the whole range of drug policy reformers from across the United States and around the world to listen, learn, network and strategize. Our aim is to provide a good networking landscape to all our participants while providing quality information about drug policies based on science, compassion, health and human rights. The International Drug Policy Reform Conference is the only event where you can network with fellow advocates, broaden your knowledge and gain exposure. You don’t want to miss out on this amazing opportunity.
What can you expect as a sponsor or exhibitor?
- An interactive environment to showcase new products and services
- Access to decision makers
- Real networking opportunities
- Effective lead and business generation
Networking Opportunities
The Exhibit Area is strategically located at the center of conference activity with table top displays surrounding a computing and social media magnet area, and refreshment areas. At this event there will be ample networking opportunities available:
- Morning Breakfasts & Afternoon Breaks
- Your Exhibition Area
- Meeting Lounges
Target Audience
The Reform Conference draws a very broad spectrum of attendees, and often includes those who are leaders and influential decision makers in their communities and states. They include federal, state and local elected officials, health care professionals, public health administrators, drug counselors, criminal justice advocates, students, educators and grassroots activists.
Exhibit Schedule
- Wednesday, October 11: Set up starting at 12:00pm, complete by 4:00pm
- Thursday, October 12: 9:00am-9:30am; 11:00am-11:30am; 1:00pm-2:30pm; 4:00pm-4:30pm
- Friday, October 13: 8:30am-9:00am; 10:30am-2:00pm; 3:00pm-4:00pm
- Saturday, October 14: 9:30am-10:00am; 1:15pm-3:00pm, breakdown begins at 3:00pm
Note: The Drug Policy Alliance reserves the sole right to approve or deny conference sponsor, advertiser, exhibitor or partner applicants without cause.
2017 Exhibitors
ACLU Campaign For Smart Justice
American Friends Service Committee
A New Path: Mom's United to End the War on Drugs
Canadian Drug Policy Coalition
Families For Sensible Drug Policy
Law Enforcement Action Partnership
Multidisciplinary Association For Psychedelic Studies
National Advocates for Pregnant Women
New Jersey United for Marijuana Reform