# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Ridge Winter Conference
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am – Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ? It's approaching fast!!: The Ridge Winter Conference! ?
February 20, 2026 | Lexington, KY

We are honored to welcome Keynote Speaker: Elizabeth Smart, sharing her powerful story of resilience, hope, and healing.

This year’s conference also features two dynamic presentations:

? Dwight Bain – “AI Companions and Teen Mental Health: The Risks of AI Replacing Counselors and Parents”
A critical look at how emerging technology is shaping the emotional world of today’s youth.

? Ricky Lynn, Special Victims Unit Detective – “Trauma and Exploitation: How Early Adversity Shapes Vulnerability”
An inside perspective on protecting at-risk populations and understanding trauma pathways.

✨ What’s Included:

• Light breakfast & lunch
• Exhibitor tables & VIP opportunities
• 5 CEUs for attendees
• Networking with mental health, social service, education, and law enforcement professionals

Single Registration: $150

? Registration Now Open!
Reserve your spot today — this conference will sell out quickly.
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/tp8ef4c

Join us for a day of learning, connection, and impactful conversation at The Ridge Winter Conference 2026. We can’t wait to see you there!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lexington/the-ridge-winter-conference/200029458291422
- **Event Categories**: business, conferences, health-wellness, mental-health
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 367

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029458291422?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=lexington-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Lexington
- **state**: KY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate Golf Resort & Spa
- **lat**: 38.09289954866
- **long**: -84.484543817438
- **full address**: Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate Golf Resort & Spa, 1800 Newtown Pike,Lexington, Kentucky, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Ridge Behavioral Health System (https://allevents.in/org/ridge-behavioral-health-system/15150500)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate Golf Resort & Spa, 1800 Newtown Pike,Lexington, Kentucky, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Ridge Behavioral Health System
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** business, conferences, health-wellness, mental-health
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about The Ridge Winter Conference ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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