Conference Program 2026

Arrival day : Monday 9 September

Time	Activity
13:00-18:00	Arrivals, Check-in & Registration Full Conference DAY Delegates Registration from 17:00
19:00-21:30	Welcome Dinner & Conference Opening Tom Bremer, Warwick Murphy, Treflyn Lloyd-Roberts, Ikenna Molobe and Pax Tan

Full Days : Tuesday 10, Wednesday 11, and Thursday 12 September
See day-specific information and speakers below table

Time	Activity
7:00-8:00	BREAKFAST
8:00-8:30	Praise & Worship
8:30-10:00	Panel Session 1
10:00-10:10	BREAK
10:10-11:40	Plenary: A talk followed by Kopitiam ‘World Cafe’ discussion (or) Workshop
11:45-13:15	Plenary: Panel Session 2 followed by Paper Presentation (30min)
13:15-14:00	LUNCH
14:00-15:30	Plenary (or) Workshop See details for specific days below.
15:35-17:05	Choose your session: A talk followed by Kopitiam or Workshop
17:05-17:15	BREAK
17:15-18:45	Choose your session: A talk followed by Kopitiam or Workshop
19:00-20:00	DINNER
20:00-21:30	Optional Session

Departure day : Friday 13 September

Time	Activity
07:00-08:00	BREAKFAST
08:00-08:30	Praise & Worship
08:30-10:00	Panel Session David Ong, Tom Bremer and Treflyn Lloyd-Roberts
10:00-10:10	BREAK
10:10-11:40	Closing Plenary Tom Bremer, Warwick Murphy, Treflyn Lloyd-Roberts, Ikenna Molobe and Pax Tan
11:45-14:00	Check out & Lunch

Tuesday 10 September : Session details

08:30-10:00 : Panel 1
Warwick Murphy, Jungmi Park, Janine Epere & Dr. Ehab
10:10-11:40 : Plenary
Passing the Baton, Jackie Pullinger
How are we preparing the next generation to address addiction issues?
11:45-13:15 : Panel 2
The Asian Experience, David Ong, Warwick M, Simon Neo, Jungmi Park and special guests
14:00 – 15:30 : Workshop 1
A) Discipline, Punishment & Consequences for Actions, Jackie Pullinger
How do we deal with difficult behaviours and those who do not keep ‘our rules’ in residential rehabilitation homes
B) ‘Keepin’ it REAL’ Substance Use Prevention Intervention among Adolescents in Junior Secondary Schools in Lagos, Nigeria, Ikenna Daniel Molobe
C) Addressing Childhood Vulnerabilities, Ejikeme McBishops
15:35 – 17:05 : Choose a Workshop 2
A) The Role of Hope in Recovery, Andy Partington
B) Tithing, Giving & Receiving, Warwick Murphy
C) Sustainable funding through Business Practices, Janine Epere
17:15-18:45 : Choose a Workshop 3
A) ISAAC Strategy Focus Group, Mitha Bleasdale. All existing ISAAC members welcome.
B) ‘Keepin’ it REAL’ Substance Use Prevention Intervention among Adolescents in Junior Secondary Schools in Lagos, Nigeria, Ikenna Daniel Molobe
C) Penny Wilkinson from The Overcomers Place & Overcomers Outreach Australian Network
19:00-20:00 : Dinner & Group Photo
20:00-21:30 : Open Session, Prayer and Ministry Time

Wednesday 11 September : Session details

08:30-10:00 : Panel 1
Focus on couples and families in ministry: Dr. Darv & Carol Smith, Dr. Paul and Dana Seale and special guests.
10:10-11:40 : Plenary
Desire & Dependency, Jackie Pullinger
The extraordinary comparison between God’s glorious plan and the lie we believed leading to addictive behaviours. A Biblical look at the causes of dependency and addiction.
11:45-13:15 : Panel 2
The African Experience, Richard Matundura, Ikenna Molobe, Jabel Mutakanga, Dr Ehab El Kharrat & Ejikeme McBishops
14:00 – 15:30 : Choose a Workshop 1
A) The Role of Hope in Recovery, Andy Partington
B) GROW Free & GROW Strong: Evidence Based Biblical Outpatient Prevention & Treatment Programs, Dr.Paul Seale, Rev. Iwell Phiri, and Dana Seale
Learn about these evidence-based programs taught through Bible stories & led by trained volunteers
C) Principles of Healthy Groups, Alison Giblett
15:35 – 17:05 : Choose a Workshop 2
A) The Genesis Process, Part 1, Alison Giblett
B) Come & Experience GROW Free, Dr. Paul Seale, Rev. Iwell Phiri, and Dana Seale
Participate in a 90 minute interactive session of the evidence-based GROW Free treatment program
C) Understanding the Brain and Childhood Trauma, Janine Epere
17:15-18:45 : Choose a Workshop 3
A) Giving, Tithing and Receiving, Warwick Murphy
B) Come and Experience GROW Strong, Dana Seale, Rev. Iwell Phiri and Dr. Paul Seale
Participate in a 90 minute interactive session of the evidence-based GROW Strong resilience and recovery program
C) Addressing Childhood Vulnerabilities through LIFE Clubs, Ejikeme McBishops
20:00-21:30 : ISAAC’s Got Talent hosted by Pax Tan

Thursday 12 September : Session details

08:30-10:00 : Panel 1
Frederick Foo, Alison Giblett, Andy Partington & Penny Wilkinson
10:10-11:40 : Plenary
Lessons from a War Zone, Alison Giblett (Ukraine)
11:45-13:15 : Panel 2
The South American & Island Experience, Andy Partington, Ivan Alvarado & Linda Subris
14:00 – 15:30 : Choose a Workshop 1
A) ISAAC: The who, what, when, where & how? Pax, Warwick, Treflyn, Alison, Dr. Darv & Carol & Dr. Ehab
Hear from those who were there are the beginning…
B) Using GROW for Trauma Healing, Dana Seale, Rev. Iwell Phiri and Dr. Paul Seale
Learn how the GROW Program can be taught orally and used for trauma healing
15:35 – 17:05 : Choose a Workshop 2
A) The Genesis Process – Principles of Healthy Groups, Alison Giblett
B) Addressing Childhood Vulnerabilities through LIFE Groups, Ejikeme McBishops
C) Worship in Ministry, Janine Epere
17:15-18:45 : Workshop 3
A) The Genesis Process – The Double Bind, Alison Giblett
B) Change and Mentoring, Janine Epere
C) ISAAC Strategy Focus Group, Mitha Bleasdale
19:00-21:30 : Free and easy night about town (No dinner)
Make plans with old friends and new to explore Kuala Lumpur

Conference Program 2026

Tuesday 10 September : Session details

Wednesday 11 September : Session details

Thursday 12 September : Session details

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