REGISTER NOW: November 13-14, 2025 

The Governor's Summit on Addiction is back in 2025! This year, the Center of Excellence will be hosting the event on November 13-14 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. We're excited to bring you top-notch speakers, innovative sessions, and opportunities to connect with one another.

Registration is now open! Reserve your spot today! 

Detailed information about the 2025 Summit can be found on the Governor's Summit website. 

Pre-Summit Justice Conference: November 12, 2025

The South Carolina Justice Treatment Pathways Summit is a new addition in 2025! We'll be hosting this invitation-only event for South Carolina's Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) sites and other law enforcement and justice staff for a day-long event to share best practices, generate new ideas, and connect with one another. 

Where: Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center (parking available nearby)

When: Wednesday, November 12; 8:45 am to 4:15 pm 

Who should attend: LEAD grant site staff; jail administrators and staff planning and implementing diversion programs or jail-based treatment; clinicians and providers working with local incarcerated populations. Note that space is limited to about 100 attendees.

What to expect: Presentations on evidence-based practices and new innovations, networking with other SC leaders and staff, and best practice sharing. Lunch will be provided. Continuing education credits will be available. 

Registration: $25 registration fee (50% discount for those registered for the Governor’s Summit) 

See the Agenda-at-a-Glance

2024 Governor's Opioid and Addiction Summit

On April 30 and May 1, 2024, the SC Center of Excellence in Addiction hosted nearly 700 people for the Governor's Opioid and Addiction Summit. We thank all of the attendees, vendors, and speakers who made this such a wonderful event. 

Check out this news story about the Summit on WLTX.