Fourth International Kratom Symposium February 4-7, 2025

The Fourth International Kratom Symposium is an invitation only event that will bring together the world’s most preeminent scholars on Mitragyna speciosa from across disciplines including botany, chemistry, pharmacology, toxicology, clinical study and population health and health policy. We are also inviting regulators, policymakers and industry to create a truly inclusive and diverse experience.

2025 Preliminary Agenda

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Venue

HOST VENUE

UF Research and Academic Center

The UF Research and Academic Center is a state-of-the-art facility located in the thriving Lake Nona community in southwest Orlando. Lake Nona is located near the Orlando International Airport and is home to some of the nation’s leading hospitals, universities, research institutions and life sciences companies.

ADDRESS: 6550 Sanger Rd, Orlando, FL 32827, USA

By being inclusive of a wide audience of stakeholders, the symposium will achieve two overarching goals:

To showcase and share the most up-to-date clinical and preclinical research on Mitragyna speciosa, and to exchange ideas of interest for furthering the scientific study of both Mitragyna speciosa and the kratom products derived from this botanical.

For all stakeholders to identify and discuss the most concerning issues facing the fate of Mitragyna speciosa both internationally and within growing Western markets. This will be done with an emphasis on quality standards, education, regulation, policy and safe supply.

Format

The format will be a 4-day symposium with structured presentations from leaders in the field. Presenters will take questions from attendees. Short breaks for networking will be built into the schedule. We will also hold a poster presentation session in the evening of the first day.

Preliminary Agenda

Agenda Overview

February 4, 2025, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m

Day 1

5:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Welcome, Registration, and Keynote.

February 5, 2025, 8:00 A.M. – 7:30 P.M.

Day 2

8:00 – 9:00 a.m. – Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. – Presentations
10:30 – 11:00 a.m. – Break
12:20 – 1:20 p.m. – Lunch & Networking
1:20 – 5:00 p.m. – Presentations
2:30 – 3:00 p.m. – Break
5:30 – 7:30 p.m. – Reception

February 6, 2025, 8:00 a.m. – 4:40 p.m.

Day 3

8:00 – 8:50 a.m. – Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. – Presentations
10:30 – 11:00 a.m. – Break
12:20 – 1:30 p.m. – Lunch & Networking
1:30 – 4:40 p.m. – Presentations
3:10 – 3:40 p.m. – Break

February 7, 2025, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Day 4

8:00 – 9:00 a.m. – Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.- Presentations
10:30 – 11:00 a.m. – Break
12:20 – 1:00 p.m. – Lunch & Networking
1:00 – 1:30 p.m. – Presentations
1:30 – 3:00 p.m. – Town Hall

How to register

Registration ends on December 31, 2024

This conference is by invitation only. Please be aware that you may not be able to attend the conference if you have not been personally invited by the organizing committee. We ask that you do not make any travel arrangements unless you have received an invitation that was addressed to you directly. If you have any questions, please contact: Oliver Grundmann, grundman@ufl.edu

Abstract submission

Student notification 11/17/24

Abstract Submission Closed

Students and faculty engaging in poster presentations for 31st Annual University of Florida College of Pharmacy Research Showcase.

If you would like to be considered for a poster presentation, please submit a one-page document (PDF only) including the following elements:
· Title
· Authors & affiliations
· Presenting author name
· Abstract of no more than 300 words describing succinctly the methods, results, and conclusions of the research.
· Up to 5 keywords addressing the area of research (no need to include kratom or Mitragyna speciosa as keywords)
· Attach document (PDF format)

Students will be notified on 11/17/24 if their abstract has been chosen.

Any academic investigator is encouraged to invite their graduate students and/or postdocs to submit abstracts – only students that submit an abstract that has been accepted are eligible to attend the conference.