DEA Meetings & Events
Upcoming Events:
2025 Chemical Industry Virtual Conference
The Diversion Control Division of the Drug Enforcement Administration is pleased to present a Chemical Industry Virtual Conference.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT
There is no registration fee for this event. Capacity is limited to the first 500 attendees.
The topics covered during this conference include: DEA registration information, import/export requirements, chemical control information, quota update, global and regional precursor chemical trends, and Q&A sessions. The final agenda and other details will be provided prior to the event.
This conference is geared towards DEA Registrants, however, if you have a chemical industry partner who may benefit from attending this conference, please have them contact us at DOC@dea.gov for registration. Additionally, any questions regarding this event may be directed to this email as well.
DEA Online Import and Export Procedures Virtual Seminar
Thursday, July 24, 2025
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT
Virtual Session
The Diversion Control Division of the Drug Enforcement Administration is pleased to present a seminar about Import and Export procedures.
There is no registration fee for this event. Capacity is limited to the first 3,000 attendees.
DEA import/export specialists will review and demonstrate the online processes to apply for import/export permits for controlled substances, process import/export declaration for both listed chemicals and controlled substances and how to report to DEA the import/export/ domestic transactions for regulated machines (i.e. pill press/encapsulating machines).
The DEA import/export specialists will provide information regarding the following forms:
- DEA Form 486, Import/Export Declaration for List I and List II Chemicals
- DEA Form 486A, Import Declaration for ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine (including drug products containing these chemicals)
- DEA Form 236, Controlled Substances Import/Export Declaration
- DEA Form 161, Application for Permit to Export Controlled Substances
- DEA Form 161R, Application for Permit to Export Controlled Substances For Subsequent Reexport
- DEA Form 161R-EEA, Application for Permit to Export Controlled Substances For Subsequent Reexport
- DEA Form 357, Application for Permit to Import Controlled Substances for Domestic and/or Scientific Purposes
- DEA Form 452, Report For Regulated Machines
Register for the Virtual Seminar
Confirmation of registration will be sent to each attendee's email address.
Any questions regarding this conference may be directed to: VDAT@dea.gov
Ohio Practitioner Diversion Awareness Conference
Friday, August 8, & Saturday, August 9, 2025
Westerville, Ohio
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is proud to announce an exciting training opportunity in Westerville, Ohio! The DEA is hosting a 1-day Practitioner Diversion Awareness conference which will award continuing education credits from the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) to those in attendance. This conference will be held on Friday, August 8th and for those who cannot make it Friday, we will also host the same training on Saturday, August 9th, 2025. This training will cover topics such as, regulatory requirements and compliance, DEA administrative actions and legal repercussions. The Ohio State Medical Board will present on statutory requirements for physician oversight of PA's and RN's, an overview of OARRS and much, much more. See Agenda for details.
The conference will be held at the Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel located at 409 Altair Parkway, Westerville, Ohio 43082. If you wish to reserve a room at the hotel, you can call the hotel directly at +1 614-882-6800 or via their website, https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/cmhbw-renaissance-columbus-westerville-polaris-hotel/overview/. Below is the registration link to register for this FREE event. DEA Diversion Investigators from the Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Columbus offices as well as representatives from the Ohio Medical Board will be around both days to answer any questions you may have. If you have general questions or issues registering for the conference, please email DetroitDiversionOutreach@dea.gov. We look forward to seeing you!
The Federation of State Medical Boards designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. See Details.
