About the Annual Symposium
The McGovern Institute has organized an annual symposium each year since 2005. These events typically take place during the spring semester and they are free and open to the public. Recordings of a selection of past symposia are available on our Youtube channel.
2026 Symposium
The 2026 McGovern Institute Symposium, “Decoding Addiction: Breaking new ground in research and clinical care,” will take place on Friday, October 23, 2026. Check out our registration page to view the full speaker lineup, register for the event, and stay up to date on the latest details.