# Event Details

- **Event Name**: DEFY Conference: Drug Education for Families & Youth
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for the 3rd Annual DEFY Conference, a free event open to all parents/guardians and youth grades 6-12th, as well as educators, social service professionals, and any community members interested in learning more about how to prevent drug and alcohol use in youth. 

The night will begin with speaker Dr. Matt Bellace (https://drivetosavelives.com/our-speakers/matt-bellace/) blending the worlds of stand-up comedy and clinical neuropsychology together for a unique and unforgettable keynote.

The popular hands-on mock bedroom experience, put on by the Longview Police Department, is back to give adults an interactive look at how teens might be hiding substances in plain sight. 

Youth will learn coping skills and participate in a youth-only Q&A with the LPD. 

All participants will receive dinner and a doorprize ticket for a chance to win Airpods or a $250 gift card!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/longview/defy-conference-drug-education-for-families-and-youth/200030609494254
- **Event Categories**: comedy, business, conferences, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 25

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Longview
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Maude Cobb Convention & Activity Center
- **lat**: 32.49343
- **long**: -94.759177
- **full address**: Maude Cobb Convention & Activity Center, 100 Grand Blvd, Longview, TX 75604-5852, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is DEFY Conference: Drug Education for Families & Youth being held?
  - **A:** DEFY Conference: Drug Education for Families & Youth takes place on Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Maude Cobb Convention & Activity Center, 100 Grand Blvd, Longview, TX 75604-5852, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing DEFY Conference: Drug Education for Families & Youth?
  - **A:** DEFY Conference: Drug Education for Families & Youth is organized by Partners in Prevention.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** DEFY Conference: Drug Education for Families & Youth is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Longview, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If DEFY Conference: Drug Education for Families & Youth sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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