NASW Conferences

2024 NASW National Conference Social Work Leading Social Change Thank you for joining us at the 2024 NASW National Conference

2024 National Conference: The Meeting of the Profession


NASW’s 2024 national conference drew about 1,500 people to Washington, D.C., with another 900 people joining the event virtually. The conference — “Social Work: Leading Social Change” — offered attendees the latest information on a variety of topics important to social workers, including suicide prevention, climate change, addiction, racism, domestic violence, and gender-affirming care.

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A Juneteenth celebration helped to kick off the four-day event on June 19, with performances by jazz vocalist Hannah Carter and Cirque Zuma Zuma. Each day included keynote and plenary presentations as well as breakout sessions. An exhibit hall, poster presentations, a film festival, and several networking events gave conference goers additional opportunities to meet and talk with peers. NASW and Foundation national award recipients were recognized and celebrated throughout the conference.

As NASW President Yvonne Chase said, “The conference plenary speakers were inspiring and the workshops were informational, but the networking during breaks and in the exhibit hall was amazing. The human bond that unites us in the social work profession is obvious.”


NASW Virtual Forum 2024 Mental Health Matters Working with Children, Youth, and Families October 29-31, 2024

NASW Fall Virtual Forum 2024

Discover how social work can play a transformative role in addressing children and adolescent mental health by registering for the 2024 NASW Virtual Forum "Mental Health Matters: Working with Children, Youth, and Families." This exciting event will bring together experts to help social workers identify multiple factors impacting youth mental health and respond with appropriate interventions and advocacy. It will be held over three days from Tuesday, October 29th - Thursday, October 31st, 2024. Attendees can earn up to 21 CEs by fully participating in the live event and by viewing the recordings of the remaining sessions they couldn't attend during the forum.

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U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., poses with Michigan attendees at NASW's 2024 national conference in Washington, D.C.

2024 National Conference Roundup

Check out highlights from our National Conference. Read our roundup article overviewing some of the keynote presenters, breakout sessions, and activities!


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Registration for the 2025 Conference Coming Soon!

The 2025 NASW National Conference will be in Chicago, at the Hyatt Regency, June 16 – 19, 2025.


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Events Calendar

We offer a variety of events at a National and Chapter level for members and non-members.

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Network Early and Often

Learn more about the benefits of networking and the opportunities provided by NASW.