Join us June 21–25 in vibrant Portland, Oregon, as the NASW National Conference gathers on the West Coast for an energizing and forward-looking conference. Centered on the theme of Navigating Uncertainty. Strengthening Service. Influencing the Future, this convening brings together practitioners, leaders, and innovators to explore how our profession can respond to today’s challenges while shaping what comes next.
From dynamic mainstage sessions to meaningful peer connection, this conference is designed to strengthen practice, deepen impact, and inspire collective action, grounded in the power of community and the shared purpose that defines social work.
Call for Proposals
Thank you for your interest in submitting a proposal to the 2027 NASW National Conference, please click on the link below to submit your proposal(s).
Proposal Submission Deadline: Monday, November 16, 2026 11:59pm ET
Notifications/Dispositions sent: Thursday, December 17th
Speaker Acceptances to notifications due: Friday, January 8th
2027 National Conference Location
Oregon Convention Center
777 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
Registration and Housing
National Conference Rates and Registration Information*
(*The 2027 Registration Site opens soon)
Pre-Conference Workshop Registration Fees:
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Membership Category
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Regular
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On-site
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NASW Member
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$145
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$185
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Non-Member
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$195
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$240
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Student Members (BSW, MSW)
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$105
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$150
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Retired Members
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$125
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$165
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In-Person Registration Fees
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Membership Category
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Early Bird
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Regular
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On-site
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Presenter
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NASW Member
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$555
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$620
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$760
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$445
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Non-Member
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$810
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$945
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$1260
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$695
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Student Members (BSW, MSW)
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$265
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$290
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$315
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$195
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Retired Members
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$280
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$305
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$360
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$265
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Virtual and On-Demand Fees for Membership Categories-coming soon
Hotel Information
Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center (Headquarters Hotel)
375 NE Holladay Street, Portland, OR 97232
Booking link: Hotel Reservations
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown/Convention Center
435 NE Wasco Street, Portland, OR 97232
Booking link: Hotel Reservations
Hotel Eastlund
1021 NE Grand Ave., Portland, OR 97232
Booking link: Hotel Reservations
Exhibitor and Sponsorship Opportunities
2027 Exhibit Space Rates
$34.75 per sq.ft. (standard)
$41.70 per sq.ft. (premium)
The smallest booth space is 10’x10’ (Standard/Inline)
The largest booth space is 20’x20’ (Island)
2027 Exhibitor and Sponsorship Prospectus is coming soon
2027 National Conference exhibitor and sponsorship inquiries and questions can be sent to sponsorsandexhibits@socialworkers.org
Programming and Content
Speaker information, schedule/agenda AND programming information is COMING SOON
General Conference Info
FAQs information: Coming Soon
Things to do in Portland: Coming Soon
NASW Conference Policy Information: Coming Soon
Need additional assistance contact: conferenceandevents@socialworkers.org
Conference Events
Info Coming Soon!