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Apr 10 '18 - Apr 13 '18
Alcohol Policy 18 Conference
In the nation’s capital the Alcohol Policy 18 Conference is convened by the U.S. Alcohol Policy Alliance.
The 18th in a series of conferences on preventing and reducing alcohol-related problems using public policy strategies.
The alcohol policy conferences are a series that, from its outset in 1981, has been a forum for researchers, community practitioners, and public officials to meet and exchange findings, explore evidence-based solutions, and consider adoption of policies aimed at minimizing risks associated with alcohol use. The conferences have been organized by governmental, non-governmental and private organizations over the years. AP18 is coordinated by the U.S. Alcohol Policy Alliance, a national coalition of local and state coalitions translating alcohol policy research into public health practice and independent of commercial interests.
“Evidence to action”
Attendees of AP18 will come together in support of effective alcohol policy research and practice to tackle the enormous alcohol-related harm impacting American families and communities.
Alcohol Policy 17, convened in 2016, saw representatives from 41 states and more than a dozen countries in attendance. AP18, like every conference before it in this series, is not only a gathering of a wide range of professionals committed to translating sound alcohol policy research into public health practice, but it is also an exhibition of unparalleled commitment.
As participants gather for AP18, nearly four decades of organizing this scientific forum are the proud track record for the benefit of translating the evidence into community action. This fact is a testament to the astounding dedication, commitment and perseverance of the professionals who make up the alcohol policy field in the United States.
AP 18 Program
TUESDAY, April 10, 2018
Pre-Conference Session
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Advocate Institute (required separate registration)
4:00 – 7:00 pm
Registration Open
WEDNESDAY, April 11, 2018
Pre-Conference Session
8:30 – 11:30 am
Advocate Institute (required separate registration)
8:30 am – 6:00 pm
Registration Open
1:00 – 2:30 pm
Opening Session – Alcohol and Cancer: Preview of Coming Attractions
2:45 – 4:15 pm
Concurrent Sessions
4:30 – 6:00 pm
Concurrent Sessions
THURSDAY, April 12, 2018
7:30 – 9:00 am
Registration Open
7:30 – 9:00 am
Poster Session/Continental Breakfast
9:15 – 10:45 am
Plenary Session 1 – Secondhand Effects of Alcohol
Plenary Session 2 – Alcohol Industry Research and Activities
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Concurrent Sessions
12:30 – 2:00 pm
Luncheon
2:15 – 3:45 pm
Concurrent Sessions
4:00 – 5:30 pm
Plenary Session 3 – Alcohol and Health Disparities
Plenary Session 4 – Price, Promotion, Place, Product and Public Health Responses
FRIDAY, April 13, 2018
7:30 – 8:30 am
Poster Session/Continental Breakfast
8:45 – 10:15 am
Concurrent Sessions
10:30 – 11:30 am
Concurrent Shortened Sessions
11:45 am – 1:00 pm
Closing Session: A Social Movement Begins