About the Conference
The annual Harm Reduction Conference is presented by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit with the support of the Thunder Bay Drug Strategy. The goals of the conference are to:
- Provide a forum for the safe and open exchange of ideas
- Share strategies and technical information that is evidence-informed
- Challenge myths, stereotypes, and stigma
- Encourage use of innovations locally for program development and implementation
- Provide a forum for networking; locally and regionally
The conference is intended for front line workers including outreach/harm reduction workers, educators, health care workers, enforcement/justice workers, social service providers, peer workers, emergency services, and those in management positions.
2026 Harm Reduction Conference
Save the Date for the 2026 Harm Reduction Conference!
- Theme: Connection in Practice
- Date: November 10, 2026
- Location: Superior Inn
- Keynote Speaker: Dr. Marcus Greatheart
- Pre-Conference Comedy Night Performer: Andrew Barr
This conference will bring together professionals from healthcare, social services, emergency services, justice, leadership, education, and harm reduction for a day of practical learning and meaningful connection.
Conference registration is $160, with optional Comedy Night add-ons available.
Registration opens in September 2026!
Questions? Contact the conference coordinator.
Past Conferences
Programs from past harm reduction conferences are available in the Harm Reduction Conference Archives.
For Further Information
Please contact Marianne Bortolin, Podium Events & Consulting Inc. at info@podium-events.com for any questions about the conference.
For more information on harm reduction, please contact the Superior Points Harm Reduction Program by calling (807) 621-7862 or (807) 621-7861 (toll-free: 1-888-294-6630) or emailing the program.