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
Register for the 2026 Harm Reduction Conference!
Pre-Conference Comedy Night featuring Andrew Barr
Monday, November 9 | 6:30–8:30 pm EST
Superior Inn, Thunder Bay
Available in person or virtually
NEW FOR 2026! Comedy Night-Only Tickets
Can’t attend the full conference? Join us for Comedy Night!
$25 in person | $15 virtual
Harm Reduction Conference: Connection in Practice
Tuesday, November 10 | 9:00 am–4:30 pm EST
Superior Inn, Thunder Bay
Registration: $160
Conference registrants can also add Comedy Night for $25 in person or $15 virtual.
REGISTER TODAY:
www.tinyurl.com/HarmReduction2026
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.