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Beyond the Breaking Point: Connection Through Purpose and Power. That’s not
just a theme — it’s a promise. This week, social workers from across
the country are coming together to reconnect with why this work matters,
build skills they’ll use immediately,
and find the community that makes it sustainable. You’re joining from a
different zip code, but you’re part of the same gathering.
We can’t wait to see you there (online).
Your Virtual Platform
PLEASE NOTE: Due to transfer delays, registrations may take 24-48
hours to appear in the virtual platform and app. You can view the
virtual schedule in the meantime at:
2026 Virtual Program New registrations occurring June 5th-7th may
not appear in the app/virtual platform until the afternoon of the 8th.
All registrations will be live in the app/virtual platform before the
start of the conference.
Everything happens through one link. Bookmark it now.
Virtual Platform: Join
the 2026 NASW National Conference
Log in with the email you used to register. Password: Connection2026
This is your hub for the full virtual experience — sessions, speakers, the agenda, and more.
The same login works on the NASW2026 mobile app if you want to follow along or connect with attendees on the go.
What's Available Virtually
Virtual attendees have access to all Mainstage sessions and a selection of breakout sessions. Here’s the full virtual schedule:
2026
Virtual Program
Highlights include:
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Wednesday, June 10 — CEO Welcome, Opening Keynote Michael Eric
Dyson, and the opening plenary “The State of Social Work: Crisis,
Opportunity, and the Future of the Profession”
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Thursday, June 11 — Keynote with Maya Wiley, the AI and mental health plenary, and afternoon breakout sessions
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Friday, June 12 — Three morning plenaries including the Senators Session, plus afternoon breakouts
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Saturday, June 13 — Closing Keynote with NASW President-Elect Dr. Karen Bullock, the closing plenary, and final breakout sessions
Your CE Credits - Read This
CE credits are tracked automatically. You need to attend the full
session for your credit to be recorded. If you join a few minutes late,
that grace period exists, but leaving early will affect your credit for
that session. We won’t be able to adjust credits
after the fact, so plan your schedule carefully and stay through to the
end.
Stay Connected with the Full Conference
Being virtual doesn’t mean being on the outside. The Activity Wall is
built into both the virtual platform and the NASW2026 app, connecting
virtual and in-person attendees in real time. The moment you log
in, you’re part of the conversation. Use it to share
reactions, follow what’s happening on the Mainstage, and engage with
thousands of social workers joining from across the country. If you
download the app, turn on notifications so you don’t miss updates as the
week unfolds.
All sessions also have a Q&A option where virtual participants can
ask questions of the breakout speakers. An onsite monitor will be able
to relay some of those questions back to the speaker in real time.
The App
The NASW2026 app is worth downloading even as a virtual attendee. You
can browse the full agenda, review speakers, access session handouts if a
speaker has uploaded them, and connect with fellow attendees through
the Activity Wall. For the most recent information in
the app refresh it by closing the app and restarting it.
Same login. Same password: Connection2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find the virtual agenda?
2026
Virtual Program
and also available inside the platform and the app.
How do I select my sessions?
All virtual sessions are open to all virtual registrants. Review the
program in advance and plan which sessions you want to attend. Log in
before your session starts and stay through to the end for your CE
credit to count.
What is NASW’s anti-harassment policy?
NASW is committed to a safe,
respectful, and inclusive conference experience for everyone, including
our virtual community. Harassment of any kind, including in chat,
comments, or any digital interaction, is not tolerated.
Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to
comply immediately. Violations may result in removal from the event
without refund or a ban from future NASW events. Report concerns to
NASWConference@socialworkers.org. For emergencies or threats of
violence, call 911. The full Code of Conduct is at
2026
Event Policies
Tag Us
Share your experience using #NASW2026 on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook. We want to see you representing from wherever you’re joining us.
Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors
NASW Assurance Services, NIDA, CareLinx by Sharecare, FBI, California
Correctional Health Care Services, Rula, Simmons School of Social Work,
Seven Starling, University of Houston, University of Tennessee, Virginia
M. Satir Center, Arrowwood Addiction Treatment
Center, Strategic Prevention Solutions, Rutgers, U.S. Army, Planned
Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest, OneDigital, School of Social Policy
and Practice at the University of Pennsylvania
We’ll see you online.