TASC2023 and ICUDDR2023 joint-conference is being held over 3 days as follows:
Day one: Wednesday, August 9th. Start time: 9:00am. Wrap time: 4.30pm
Welcome reception, networking function, poster presentation: 5.00pm
Day two: Thursday, August 10th. Start time: 9:00am. Wrap time: 4.30pm 
Day three: Friday, August 11th. Start time: 9:00am. Wrap time: 1.00pm 
Site visits: 9.00am. – 12.00am and 1.30pm – 4.30pm
 

: TASC2023 theme is: Drug policy and implementation
Topics include:
 Global drug policy situation by UNODC
 Information system for policy development: world drug report, global drug policy index and ASEAN drug report
 Are global alcohol policy initiatives effectively implemented in Thailand?
 Evidence-based cannabis, WHO and Thai experiences
 Physician education addiction treatment and care, US-AU-Thailand
 Addiction and alternative justice, psychosocial clinic in criminal court system and UN family therapy program
 Forensic surveillance system
 Addiction treatment: standards, outcome profiles and coverage
 Addiction and youth
 Opioid treatment updates
 Emerging health and social issues after the legalization of kratom and cannabis in Thailand
 Buprenorphine treatment in practice
 Predatory marketing of e-cigarettes in Thailand
 Buprenorphine treatment in practice (continued)
 Addiction and society: roles of media to reduce recidivism
 Roles of nurses in addiction education and management
 Community-based program for utilization and control of local narcotic plants: lesson learned from kratom
 Community-based drug treatment and care in Mekong Region
Visit the program page and download page for the most up to date information on session topics and schedule. 
 

You can attend all sessions except the site visits which advanced registration are required.

Attendees are addiction scholars, researchers for substance use and abuse, health professionals, justice professionals, drug policy implementers, civil society responding to drug and addiction and media to meet and learn more.

You can expect each session to be approximately 60-90 minutes in length.

Yes, simultaneous translation English to Thai will be provided for all sessions presented in Thong Khaw 1 room

Yes. The program for TASC2023 and ICUDDR2023 joint-conferences is posted online. Visit the program page and download page for the most up to date information on session topics and schedule.

Absolutely! On Day1 evening of Wednesday, August 9th you can enjoy the welcome reception and connect with your fellow delegates. This is scheduled for 5.00pm – 7.30pm

All meeting attendees are invited to attend the welcome reception on Wednesday August 9th evening. Attendance is included with your registration.

A proceedings/book of abstracts will be printed out and put in the conference bag. The e-book version will be available to download from the conference website. All presentations remain the intellectual property of the authors/presenters. Copies of the abstracts and PowerPoint presentations are available by kind permission of the authors/ presenters and it is strictly prohibited to copy, distribute or reproduce any information, images or data included in these presentations without the prior written consent of the authors/presenters.

Academic conferences are a great platform for a productive exchange of ideas. This joint-conference offers a well-structured mix of activities, including plenary, panel, symposium sessions, round table, workshop, site visits, exhibits, and poster presentation. Knowledge-sharing when attending academic conferences is an invaluable opportunity to gain new perspectives and broaden your horizons. This gives you a chance to sample and gain from a variety of different topics and ideas. Also, 
•    You will stay up-to-date of new findings and changing trends in addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery.
•    You will gain best practices, new ideas and real solution with applicable takeaways to transport into your work and your community. 
•    You will get a chance to share your work and engage in insightful discussions with others on the latest happenings while keep up with academic publishing trends.
•    You will be involved in multi-sectoral collaboration in order to build a strong researcher network and be inspired by new ideas.
•    You will enjoy networking opportunities and professional development at the same time in a different, inspiring environment.
 
What’s more, attending an in-person conference, you create a well-deserved break from your busy routine and enjoy many exciting experiences Chiang Mai will offer you from food, culture, scenery, landscape, to its welcoming hospitality
 

ICUDDR Annual Conference 2023 theme is: Addiction science, policy and education: growth and progress in a post pandemic world.
Topics include:
 Global drug policy situation by UNODC
 E-cigarette epidemic and regulations to counter It
 Helping faculty address emergent drug trends: innovative curricula & dissemination approaches
 Innovative Interventions in SUD treatment
 The current state of quality assurance in specialty addiction studies programs
 Medical education
 Substance use disorders and mental health
 The role of universities in building systems -change: technology transfer efforts to advance systems that provide substance use prevention, treatment and recovery support services 
 50 years changing lives for the better: Colombo Plan Drug Advisory Programme’s journey to success
 Capacity building in universities
 Research activities reporting out on the finding of 5 NIDA sponsored research activities 
 Harm reduction: how best to teach this approach in addiction science programs
 The importance of having qualified and credentialed graduates credentialing and quality assurance 
 Capacity building: training professionals
 Innovative continuing education and in-service strategies for building clinical and clinical research capacity to address problems related to substance use  
 Early prevention, paradigm shifts, and media-based prevention:  what works?
 Regional coordinator report out
 Addiction studies education: adapting from a didactic approach to an experiential approach 
 Policies: advocacy, collaboration, and models for change 
 Alcohol use disorders: prevention, policies, and mortality 
 UN Activities
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You can attend all sessions except the site visits and Day3 workshop which advanced registration are required.

You can expect each session to be approximately 60-90 minutes in length.

Visit the program page and download page for the most up to date information on session topics and schedule.

Yes, in addition to the welcome reception, the conference will include social and networking opportunities throughout the conference. Details will be posted online as they are confirmed.

All meeting attendees are invited to attend the Welcome Reception on Wednesday August 9th evening. Attendance is included with your registration.

Pre-conference activities include August 4-8 UTC walk through organized by Mahidol University, TICA and Colombo Plan.

A proceedings/book of abstracts will be printed out and put in the conference bag. All presentations remain the intellectual property of the authors/presenters. Copies of the abstracts and PowerPoint presentations are available by kind permission of the authors/ presenters and it is strictly prohibited to copy, distribute or reproduce any information, images or data included in these presentations without the prior written consent of the authors/presenters.

We are delighted to invite researchers, health and addiction professionals to submit an abstract and present your poster. Calls for abstract submissions for TASC2023 are released early June until July 25th. Submit online at www.saafth.org/tasc2023.

Yes, you may. Please note, abstracts should relate to research findings and/or experiences and practice on addiction science, drug policy and implementation, workforce development, alternative approach to drug education and prevention as well as others related to substance use disorder.

Click Submit Abstract page on this website for guidelines.

Abstracts submitters will be notified by July 31st about the results. List of selected abstracts will be posted on www.saafth.org/tasc2023.

: Authors of selected abstracts will be informed via e-mail for poster guidelines and must register for the conference to present their posters and receive:
 Certificate of poster presentation award
 Certificate of participation in TASC 2023 & ICUDDR Conference 2023
 Publication in conference preceedings, printed and e-book versions
 Publication on website www.saafth.org 

You can complete the online registration form and online payment by visiting Eventpop, secure ticketing platform at https://www.eventpop.me/e/15156/tasc2023

You can access to all sessions and welcome reception except site visits and Day3 workshop that require advance reservation on first come first serve basis. You will also receive the conference materials, daily lunches, 6 coffee breaks, conference bag and certificate of participation.

The cost of the hotel accommodation and travel is not included in the registration fee. Attendees are responsible for their own accommodations and travel costs.

You may register at any time, up until the day of the conference.

Daily lunch also morning and afternoon coffee breaks will be provided through 3 days of the joint-conference plus cocktail dinner at the welcome reception on Day1 evening.

We encourage all attendees to register for the conference in advance. This allows us to plan according for the appropriate number of attendees and manage any hospitality needed. As a bonus, TASC2023 offers an early-bird discount and group discount for those who register by the designated deadline. However, if you arrive at the conference and still need to register, please see the TASC2023 team at the registration desk for assistance.

Will I receive a paid receipt for online registration?

Please contact email tasc2023@saafth.org with your name and the order number or copy of your registration confirmation. We can provide you with a full refund.

TASC2023 and ICUDDR2023 joint-conference will be held at Green Namman CMU Residence, Chiang Mai University in Chiang Mai Province. The conference venue is located in the neighborhood of commercial area at Nimmanhaemin Road, known as Chiang Mai’s upscale shopping district and considered to be the city’s trendiest area. Also called “Coffee Street,” the area is home to some of Thailand’s best coffee shops, as well as galleries, restaurants, and chic bars.

Green Namman CMU Residence serves 79 rooms, both city view and mountain view with free Wi-Fi, breakfast included, facilities and security guard for 24 hours. Only 4km away from Chiang Mai International Airport and highway makes a convenient transportation. Staying in the conference hotel is the most convenient choice, you can access the room rates, secure your accommodation and pay directly to the hotel, click https://www.uniserv.cmu.ac.th

Other recommended budget hotels and hostels in a walkable distance from the conference venue are as follows. Reserve your room now, click
Kantary Hills https://www.kantaryhills-chiangmai.com
At Pingnakorn https://atpingnakorn.com
Kokotel https://www.kokotel.com
Hug Nimman https://www.hugnimman.com