2026 FAQs and Policies

The 2026 NASW National Conference, “Beyond the Breaking Point: Connection Through Purpose and Power” will be held in Washington, DC, at the Marriott Marquis Hotel from June 10–13, 2026.

No, in addition to social workers, we encourage other health and human services professionals to attend the conference.

Please contact your state licensing board to determine if your non-social work license will qualify for continuing education units at our conference.

Registration for the conference includes all keynote presentations, breakout sessions, plenary programs, materials, refreshment breaks, and admission to the NASW Film Screen.

Yes. Online registrants will receive an email confirmation shortly after submission.

Conference attendees can book their hotel stay at the conference hotel, the Marriott Marquis in Washington, DC. The NASW negotiated discount rate ends May 18th, 2026. Online reservations can be made using this link: https://book.passkey.com/gt/220783808?gtid=401c6822b0a325f2acdf5bf752ead097

Yes, a reduced registration rate is available for retired members of NASW. Regular rate for retired members is $290. The onsite retired member registration rate is $340.

Written requests for refunds must be submitted using NASW's National Conference Refund Form. Refunds will be processed within 30 days of receiving the request following receipt of the request and will follow the schedule below:

• For cancellation requests received before March 31, 2026: You will receive a 75 percent refund of your registration fee.
• For cancellation requests received April 1 - May 30, 2026: You will receive a 50 percent refund of your conference registration fee.
• After May 30, 2026: No refunds will be issued for any reason.
• Payments for pre-conference workshops are non-refundable.
• NASW regrets that refunds will not be given for no-shows

Pre-conference workshops are 3-hour intensive sessions held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. There is a separate registration fee for the pre-conference workshops: NASW Members: $135 and $175 onsite; NASW student members and retired members: $100 and $140 onsite; non-members: $185 and $225 onsite.

The conference includes up to 23.5 CEs which are included in your registration. Attendees will need to scan their badge into each breakout session to obtain CEs. There are three additional CEs for the pre-conference workshops which are available for an additional fee.

Conference attendees can book their hotel stay at the conference hotel, the Marriott Marquis in Washington, DC. Online reservations can be made using this link: https://book.passkey.com/gt/220783808?gtid=401c6822b0a325f2acdf5bf752ead097

The conference room block has sold out on select dates. Availability may change as cancellations occur, so checking back periodically is recommended. If the host hotel does not show availability for your needed dates, sites like TripAdvisor offer a searchable list of nearby hotels: Hotels Near the Marriott Marquis, Washington, DC

Yes, registration transfers between attendance formats are available in both directions PRIOR to the start of the event, subject to the following conditions:

In-person to virtual: You may transfer your in-person registration to virtual attendance at any time prior to the start of the event. Please note that after May 8, 2026, the difference in registration fees is non-refundable.

Virtual to in-person: You may upgrade your virtual registration to in-person attendance at any time prior to the start of the event. You will be required to pay the difference between your original registration fee and the current in-person rate at the time of transfer.

Please contact naswconference@socialworkers.org with your request.

Your session selections during registration do not reserve a seat in any workshop. All conference sessions are general admission, you are welcome to attend any session that interests you, regardless of what you selected when you registered.

The selections made at registration are used by NASW to gauge early interest and inform room assignments. You do not need to take any action to "change" your selections.

No. Class selection was used to help us assign appropriately sized rooms based on early interest — it does not reserve a seat. All educational sessions are open to all registered attendees, and you’re welcome to attend any session once you arrive.

You don’t need to pre-select sessions. Earlier registrants had the option to indicate interest in specific sessions, which helped us with room assignments. All sessions are open to all registered attendees — just show up. Browse the full program at conference.socialworkers.org and plan your schedule at your own pace.

Single-day registrations are not available. All conference registrations cover the full event.

The virtual conference is a live-only event. Sessions will not be recorded or made available after they conclude. You must attend live to earn CEUs.

Head to the registration area on the 2nd floor of the Marriott Marquis, one level above the lobby. You'll find a tablet kiosk at the registration booths — locate your name, confirm your information, and click print. A volunteer will hand you your badge, conference bag, and lanyard. Your badge must be worn at all times during the conference.

Staying at the hotel or local to DC? Skip the Wednesday morning rush and pick up your badge early.

Registration hours: Tuesday, June 9 | 3:00 – 9:00 PM | Rose Garden Boardroom, 2nd Floor Wednesday, June 10 | 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM | 2nd Floor Thursday, June 11 | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | 2nd Floor Friday, June 12 | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | 2nd Floor Saturday, June 13 | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM | 2nd Floor

No. Registration requires payment in full, and we do not accept purchase orders (POs). If you pay onsite and your organization's payment arrives afterward, we'll happily process a refund once the conference concludes.

Registrations are non-transferable. If you'd like to attend, we can register you separately with your own registration onsite.

All individuals on conference grounds must be fully registered attendees wearing a badge. We don't offer guest passes, and anyone without a badge will be asked to leave. DC is a great city to explore — guests are welcome to enjoy it while you're in sessions.

Children under 18 are not permitted in any conference area, including receptions. The one exception is nursing infants. Infants under 12 months of age may accompany a registered attendee into general sessions, educational sessions, and common areas. Parents are asked to step out if their child becomes disruptive. A designated lactation room is available onsite. Infants may not be left unattended at any time.

No. CEUs are only available to attendees with a full conference registration. If you hold an exhibitor-only badge and wish to attend educational sessions and earn CEUs, you'll need to purchase a full conference registration.

Presenters were invited to share their slides, though submission is optional. Any slides and handouts that have been shared can be found in the NASW Conference app.

There is no hotel parking discount available.

Yes. A private, locked lactation room with a refrigerator is available throughout the conference. Stop by the registration desk to sign out a key, and please return it when you're finished.