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.

Yes, a reduced registration rate is available for NASW student members. Regular student rate is $275. The onsite student registration rate is $299.

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