Dear WDTA Members,
RE: International Forum for Drug & Alcohol Testing
You may be aware that your WDTA Board has been successful in our Association being listed as a partner organisation of the International Forum for Drug & Alcohol Testing (ifdat.com)
IFDAT “mission” is to bring the best D&A Testing Industry professionals in the World (both from a supplier and customer perspective) all together in one place to drive forward and discuss quality, best practice and innovation
This is in line with the objectives of WDTA
For your information, IFDAT upcoming conference is to be held on 12-14 November 2023 in Tampa Florida USA – full details are on the IDAT website
Summary of the Conference Program:
NOVEMBER 12TH, SUNDAY: WELCOME RECEPTION
19.00 – 21.00: WELCOME TO IFDAT, TAMPA & FLORIDA
A welcome reception and get together (venue TBC)
NOVEMBER 13TH, MONDAY: DAY ONE: starts 07.30
07.30 – 08.30: REGISTRATION, NETWORKING & VISIT OF SPONSOR STANDS
08.30 – 09.55: WELCOME & KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
09.55 – 10.20: COFFEE BREAK, NETWORKING & VISIT OF SPONSOR STANDS
10.20 – 11.15: Session 1: LAW ENFORCEMENT / ROAD SAFETY
11.15 – 12.00: Session 2: USA’s OPIATE PROBLEM
12.00 – 13.00: LUNCH BREAK, NETWORKING & VISIT OF SPONSOR STANDS
13.00 – 14.05: Session 3: DOT / TRANSPORTATION / US COASTGUARD
14.05 – 15.05: Session 4: INNOVATION / EMERGING TESTING MATRICES / NEW TECHNOLOGY
15.05 – 15.25: TEA BREAK, NETWORKING & VISIT OF SPONSOR STANDS
15.30 – 16.05: Session 5: DRUG TREATMENT / REHABILITATION – HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR EMPLOYEES
16.10 – 16.40: Session 6 : IFDAT – THE PAST, THE PRESENT, THE FUTURE
16.40 – 16.45: Day 1 Close
17.00 – 18.00: BEER/ WINE AFTER CONFERENCE DAY 1 AMONG THE SPONSOR EXHIBITION AREA, sponsored by SAPAA (Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association)
18.45: TRANSPORT TO IFDAT SOCIAL CELEBRATION DINNER & NETWORKING
Meet for transport (provided) to The IFDAT Social Celebration Gala Dinner taking place at a fabulous restaurant (venue TBC). Set in the historic and vibrant Ybor City area just a short ride away, you are guaranteed a fantastic night. The IFDAT Social Celebration Gala Dinner and Networking evening is extremely popular, quickly sells out every year – and not to be missed!
Additional cost USD$80.00 for delegates/sponsors/guests.
Limited seating – so please try to book in advance to avoid disappointment.
PLEASE NOTE:
Transport from the restaurant back to the hotel is NOT provided. It is about 15 mins ride away from the Tampa Convention Center and there are plenty of Taxis / Ubers in the city.
NOVEMBER 14TH, TUESDAY: DAY TWO: starts 08.00
08.00 – 08.05: Day 2 Welcome
08.05 – 08.35: Session 7: BACKGROUND SCREENING
08.35 – 09.15 Session 8: LEGAL
09.15 – 09.35: COFFEE BREAK, NETWORKING & VISIT SPONSOR STANDS
09.35 – 10.25: Session 9: INTERNATIONAL TESTING : AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND STANDARDS / GUIDELINES
10.25 – 11.35: Session 10: : IFDAT INTERNATION PARTNERS SESSION
11.35 – 12.20: Session 11 : PLATINUM SPONSOR SESSIONS
12.20 – 13.20: LUNCH BREAK, NETWORKING & VISIT SPONSOR STANDS
13.20 – 14.00: Session 12: MRO – SETTING UP AN IFDAT MRO COMMITTEE – Q&A / DISCUSSION part 1
14.05 – 14.35: Session 12: MRO – SETTING UP AN IFDAT MRO COMMITTEE – Q&A / DISCUSSION part 2
14.35 – 14.55: TEA BREAK, NETWORKING & VISIT OF SPONSOR STANDS
15.00 – 16.20: Session 13: AVIATION / AIRLINE INDUSTRY
16.20 – 16.30: CLOSING TALK: IFDAT Chaiman
Ends 16.30
FAREWELL DRINKS (Venue TBC)
Sponsored by Omega Laboratories
Do not miss this. The Farewell event is one of the most appreciated and is a final opportunity to catch up with old/new friends, discuss the event and say farewell until next year!