Keynote Speaker: Dr. Stephen Loyd

Chief Medical Officer at Cedar Recovery

We are honored to welcome Dr. Stephen Loyd as our keynote speaker. A nationally recognized addiction specialist, Dr. Loyd brings both professional expertise and personal experience to the fight against the opioid epidemic. His journey—from struggling with opioid addiction to serving as Tennessee’s Assistant Commissioner for Substance Abuse Services—has inspired countless individuals.

Dr. Loyd’s story was a key influence behind Michael Keaton’s character in the Hulu series Dopesick, a dramatized account of the nation’s opioid crisis. With over 16 years in recovery, he now dedicates his life to helping others break free from addiction. Join us as Dr. Loyd shares his powerful insights on resilience, recovery, and the path forward in addressing substance abuse.

Keynote Speaker: Kevin Hines

Motivational Speaker & Wellness Advocate 

Kevin Hines is an award-winning global speaker, best-selling author, documentary filmmaker and suicide prevention and mental health advocate who has reached millions with his story of an unlikely survival and his strong will to live. Two years after he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, he attempted to take his life by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge.