2026 KADEC Conference
Tuesday, April 28
Wichita Marriott • 9100 E Corporate Hills Dr, Wichita, KS
The conference will focus on educating professionals (including child welfare, legal, medical and social service) who may have an opportunity to identify and/or respond to children living in environments where illegal drugs are manufactured, sold, distributed or used. Children living in drug environments are at risk for devastating effects including severe neglect, physical, emotional and sexual abuse and developmental delays.
$85 - Early Bird Rate (ends 2/23)
$100 - Regular Attendee
$40 - Student Rate
Registration will open soon!
Sponsor and Exhibitor Opportunities
Join us on Tuesday, April 28 at the Wichita Marriott in Wichita, KS, for the 2026 Kansas Alliance for Drug Endangered Children Conference!
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 8:00– 8:30 a.m. |
Registration |
| 8:30– 8:40 a.m. |
Welcome Jennifer Gassmann and Shelly Schneider, KDHE |
| 8:40--10:10 a.m. |
Poverty, drug endangered children, generational patterns and resilience Rebecca Lewis Pankratz, ESSDACK |
| 10:10--10:30 a.m. |
Break and Exhibits |
| 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
Recognizing Illicit and Abused Drugs for 2026 Sgt. Randy Osburn, retired, Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office |
| 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. |
Lunch, Exhibits and Networking |
| 1:30 –2:40 p.m. |
Lived Experience Panel |
| 2:40—3:00 p.m. |
Break, Exhibits and Zen Zone |
| 3:00—3:30 p.m. |
Harvey County |
| 3:30—4:00 p.m. |
DEC Scenarios Sandy Lessor |
| 4:00—4:30 p.m. |
Success Stories and Media Campaign Update (Howerton + White) All Hands on DECK grantees |
| 4:30—5:00 p.m. |
Call to Action Jennifer Gassmann |