Fifth Scientific Kratom Symposium February 17-20, 2026

The Fifth Scientific Kratom Symposium is an 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 inviting regulators, policymakers and industry to create a truly inclusive and diverse experience.

2025 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.

2025 Agenda Overview

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

Day 1

5:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Welcome, Registration, Introductory Remarks, & Overview.

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

Day 2

8:00 – 9:00 a.m. – Breakfast & Opening
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
2:40 – 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 – 9:30 a.m. – Keynote Address
9:30 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. – Presentations
10:30 – 11:00 a.m. – Break
12:10 – 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. – Open Discussion & Town Hall

How to register

Registration to come

If you have any questions, please contact: Oliver Grundmann, grundman@ufl.edu

Abstract submission

Submission Deadline: September 15, 2025

Abstract Submissions Open June 1, 2025

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 a few weeks after the submission deadline 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.