Past eventHeld October 19–21, 2026
Global Conference on Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry (GAB ) 2026
GAB 2026 was a hybrid conference on addiction medicine, behavioral health, and psychiatry.
Boston, Massachusetts
- Held
- October 19–21, 2026
- Venue
- Boston, Massachusetts
TL;DR
- GAB 2026 took place October 19–21, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts, with virtual participation.
- Virtual participation was billed as including remote presentation access, access to all presentations, an e-abstract book and program, and an e-certificate.
- The 2026 program was identified as the 7th edition.
About
The 7th edition was positioned around addiction medicine, behavioral health, and psychiatry. The agenda was billed as covering research, diagnostic advances, treatment strategies, neurobehavioral research, and integrative care through keynotes, panels, workshops, and oral and poster presentations.
Who was in the room
Psychiatrists
Psychiatrists were listed among the intended attendees.
Psychologists
Psychologists were listed among the intended attendees.
Addiction specialists
Addiction specialists were listed among the intended attendees.
Neuroscientists
Neuroscientists were listed among the intended attendees.
Researchers
Researchers were listed among the intended attendees.
Clinicians
Clinicians were listed among the intended attendees.
Healthcare professionals
Healthcare professionals were listed among the intended attendees.
Policymakers
Policymakers were listed among the intended attendees.
Industry experts
Industry experts were listed among the intended attendees.
Featured speakers
17 listedFrederick J Goldstein
Scientific Committee Member · Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Nile Stanley
Scientific Committee Member · University of North Florida
Ann Marie Leonard Zabel
Scientific Committee Member · Curry College
Edie Raether
Scientific Committee Member · NeuroShifts and Wings for Wishes Academy
Eric A Kreuter
Scientific Committee Member · Cornerstone of Rhinebeck
Alphonsus Obayuwana
Scientific Committee Member · Triple-H Project LLC
Meni Koslowsky
Scientific Committee Member · Ariel University
Sam Vaknin
Scientific Committee Member · CIAPS, Cambridge
John Michael Weber
Scientific Committee Member · Trauma Healed Life Coach
Denis Larrivee
Scientific Committee Member · University of Navarra
Steve Cohen
Scientific Committee Member · Medvesta Hypnosis Healthcare
Andrew Drasen
Scientific Committee Member · A Vision of Hope Media
Mordy Gottlieb
Scientific Committee Member · The Mordy Effect
Scharbach Hugues
Scientific Committee Member · Paris University
Olivia Ong
Scientific Committee Member · The Heart Centred Method Institute
Jerad E Todacheenie
Scientific Committee Member · Nat-su Healthcare
Yuriy Nazar
Scientific Committee Member · University of Turku
Venue & travel
Venue
Hilton Boston/WoburnQuestions people ask
6 answeredIt took place October 19–21, 2026.
It was held in Boston, Massachusetts, with a virtual participation option.
The published audience included psychiatrists, psychologists, addiction specialists, neuroscientists, researchers, clinicians, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and industry experts.
It suited researchers, psychologists and addiction specialists who wanted a venue to present papers or posters, since the program included oral and poster presentations alongside keynotes and workshops, and the hybrid format allowed remote participation.
Attendees at behavioral health and academic conferences usually wear business casual, such as slacks with a shirt or blouse. Late October in the Boston area is cool, so a jacket or sweater was sensible at the Woburn hotel.
The published audience profile named psychiatrists, psychologists, addiction specialists, neuroscientists, researchers, clinicians, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and industry experts.
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