Register for the 2026 National Rural Institute on Alcohol, Drugs and Addictions!
June 7-11, 2026
UW-Stout Memorial Student Center 302 10th Avenue East Menomonie, WI 54751
Registration is open for the 2026 Rural!
The 2025 Rural, is returning to the UW-Stout campus June 7-11, 2026! This year's conference will be a hybrid event, with both real-time and on-demand virtual alternatives for those unable to join us in Menomonie, WI. For the convenience of those unable to participate in person, we are offering both real-time and on-demand virtual alternatives. Attendees of The Rural can earn 2.4 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) through their participation in the in-person event. Additionally, they have the opportunity to accrue a maximum of 6.4 CEUs by accessing recorded content at their convenience.
Registration Rates:
$500 Early Bird until January 25, 2026, $625 after
$375 Student Rate
$100-$150 Daily Rate
Room and board on the UW-Stout campus for $25 per night.
Need help to attend?
Scholarships are available for those who need financial assistance.
Scholarships are available thanks to the generosity of the Scaife Family Foundation and the Green Bay Packers Give Back. Funds are available to help cover both attendance and travel costs to make attendance at The Rural affordable.
The priority deadline for scholarship applications is February 25, 2026.
Fill out the scholarship application
Share your expertise as a presenter!
Addiction professionals nationwide are eager to learn from you!
Present a Track
The tracks consist of four one-hour sessions, where each session builds upon the one before, totaling 4 hours. Tracks are great for sharing in-depth information on complex topics!
Share a Special Topic
Special Topics are one-hour sessions. They're perfect for an overview of a subject or to share tips and tricks related to addiction treatment!
Track Presenter Compensation
The presenter can choose how they would like to be compensated (The presenter must select one of the following options below):
- Recognition of your organization as an in-kind sponsor, with logo recognition on the website, in the printed program, and in the conference application
- Full complimentary registration for ONE presenter
- $400 | By selecting this option, you agree to provide a W9 to the University of Wisconsin-Stout no later than May 8th, 2025. Failure to provide a W9 may lead to forfeiting payment in lieu of another honorarium option.
Special Topic Presenter Compensation
The presenter can choose how they would like to be compensated (The presenter must select one of the following options below):
- A ONE-DAY complimentary registration will be provided instead of financial compensation.
- $100 | By selecting this option, you agree to provide a W9 to the University of Wisconsin-Stout no later than May 7, 2026. Failure to provide a W9 may lead to forfeiting payment in lieu of another honorarium option.
Upcoming Events:
November 20, 2025, from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (CST): Rural Impact Series: Polyvagal Theory taught by NRADAN board member Christy Alten. In this one-hour session, you will learn clinical applications, including: creating an autonomic ladder, exploring the "BASICS" of social engagement in therapy, and creating a personal connection plan. Earn one hour of Continuing Education Credit. Register for the event here!
NRADAN, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization focused on promoting excellence in rural America by reducing the incidence and prevalence of substance-use and addictive disorders. NRADAN provides continuing education for professionals who serve rural clients, and resources for allied healthcare professionals, communities, and programs which serve rural communities.
