Social Events & Networking Opportunities
Fundraising Events
Friday, March 27, 2026
Donor Recognition Reception | 5:15pm – 6:00pm
This invite-only reception is open to all 2025 and 2026 donors, and RSVPs are required. Member of the Board of Directors will share details on current funds available for donation, funds most in need, annual fundraising goals, and information about the recurring donation program will be developed. Drinks and light bites will be served.
Taste of Portland – Benefiting the Fridley Education Fund | 6:45pm – 7:30pm
Tickets: $50 attendees | $60 guests
You’re invited! The “Taste of Portland” event will feature all the tastes that Portland is known for! Proceeds from this event will go to the Fridley Education Fund which defrays the cost of one training activity offered through ISSTD for students who would otherwise be unable to obtain appropriate instruction in the treatment of complex trauma and dissociation.
Social Events
Friday, March 27, 2026
Opening Reception | 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Help us kick off our 2025 Annual Conference and mingle with your fellow attendees. Exhibit booths will be open and posters will be on display.
Saturday, March 28, 2026
New Attendee Breakfast | 7:15am – 8:00am
Join fellow first time conference attendees for a breakfast and an opportunity to get to know one another as well as learn more about making the most of your conference experience.
Conference Opening | 8:00am – 8:30am
Kick off the conference prior to our first plenary as we welcome our new ISSTD Certificate and Advanced Certificate holders, and share exciting updates from ISSTD.
Student & Emerging Professional Lunch | 12:00pm – 1:15pm
Calling all students and emerging professionals! You are invited to learn more about new opportunities to become involved in ISSTD and network with distinguished ISSTD members. ISSTD Luminaries will share their experiences in the industry and answer your questions. Lunch will be provided, RSVP required.
Annual Awards Reception | 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Join us as we honor the 2026 Award recipients, and see the incredible work ISSTD members have accomplished!
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Conference Closing | 5:00pm – 5:15pm
Wrap up this incredible conference experience with our Conference Closing! Exciting information about the 2027 Annual Conference will be revealed and prize winners will be announced!
Membership & Group Meetings
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Leadership Roundtable Meeting | 12:00 – 1:15pm
This meeting is open to current committee and task force leaders only.
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Professional Training Program Faculty Meeting | 12:00 – 1:15pm
This meeting is open to current and potential faculty members. In-person participants who are interested in learning more about becoming instructor are encouraged to email cfas@isst-d.org by March 5 to request to join this meeting.
SIG & ROC Meetings
Friday, March 27, 2026
Vicarious Trauma SIG | 5:15pm – 6:00 pm
Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) SIG | 5:15 pm – 6:00 pm
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Neurodevelopmental Disabilities SIG | 7:15 am – 8:00 am
Acute Care SIG | 7:15 am – 8:00 am
Psychoanalytic-Psychodynamic SIG | 12:00pm – 1:15pm
Eating Disorders SIG | 12:00pm – 1:15pm
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Research SIG | 7:30am – 8:15 am
Child and Adolescent SIG | 7:30am – 8:15 am
Organized and Extreme Abuse (OEA) SIG | 7:30am – 8:15 am
Creative Arts SIG | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Pacific ROC | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
EMDR SIG | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Additional social events and networking opportunities may be added.
