Conference program

Day 1: September 19th, 2025

8:00AM-9:00AM

Registration and breakfast

Lydia Namugenyi / Onene Recheal

In charge

9:00AM-9:30AM

Opening remarks and welcome Address

Thaddius Ssempagala

In charge

9:30AM-10:30

Keynote address: Global Trends in Youth Addiction Recovery

Dr. Winston LaRose
Executive Director of the Jane- Finch Concerned Citizens

(JFCCO)

10:30 AM-11:00 AM

Coffee Break

Lydia Namugenyi

In Charge

11:00AM-12:30PM

Panel Discussion: Cross-Border challenges and solutions

Felicia Tukei

Social Worker , mental health specialist and Health Administration Expert

12:30pm-1:30Pm

Lunch

Iffy Keays

In Charge

1:30PM-3:00PM

Concurrent Sessions:

Session A: Culturally sensitive Treatment approaches
Dr Sekulow Catherine

Session B: Family-Centred Recovery models
Dr Peter Ssejiibwa

Dr Sekulow Catherine

Dr Peter Ssejiibwa

3:00pm-3:30PM

Afternoon Break

Candicane Abiola

Speaker

3:30-5:00PM

Workshops

Workshop A: Developing Community-Based Support Systems
Prof Kristein Stainer

Workshop B: Innovations in Addiction Treatments and Technology
Dr Brian Bush

Prof Kristein Stainer

Speaker

Dr Brian Bush

Speaker

5:00pm-6:00pm

Networking reception

Teddy Montrie

Speaker

Day 2: September 20th, 2025

8:00AM-9:00AM

Breakfast and networking

Lydia Namugenyi

In charge

9:00AM -10:30AM

Plenary session: Youth-specific intervention strategies

Kelvin Walls

In charge

10:30AM-11:00AM

Coffee Break

Lydia Namugenyi /
Jane Mutetesi

In Charge

11:00PM-12:30PM

Panel discussion: Policy Development and advocacy

Dr. Ricky Martin

In Charge

11:00AM-12:30PM

Panel Discussion: Cross-Border challenges and solutions

Dr Gonzalez Kenneth

In charge

12:30pm-1:30Pm

Lunch

Lydia Namugenyi /
Naina Jeffy

In Charge

1:30PM-3:00PM

Concurrent Sessions:

Session A: Family Support System
Dr Samuel Li

Session B: Emerging Research addiction Recovery
Dr Joanne Kihande

Dr Samuel Li

Dr. Joanne Kihande

3:00-5:00PM

Workshops

Closing session: Building global Network for addiction recovery Keynote speaker: Dr Stella Nyanzi

Thaddius Ssempagala

In Charge

5:00pm-6:30pm

Closing remarks and future Directions

We look forward to your participation in this important event. Together, we can make a significant impact on addiction recovery for youth and families worldwide.

Organising Committee

We aim to bring together international experts, practitioners, policy makers, advocates and stakeholders to explore innovative approaches, share best practices, and foster collaboration in addiction recovery for youth and families.

Event organized by
LYNASET international inc

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