2027 NASW National Conference

nasw 2027 National Conference Portland Oregon 21-25, 2027 Navigating Uncertainty, Strengthening Services, influencing future

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:

Membership Category Regular On-site
NASW Member $145 $185
Non-Member $195 $240
Student Members (BSW, MSW) $105 $150
Retired Members $125 $165

In-Person Registration Fees

Membership Category Early Bird Regular On-site Presenter
NASW Member $555 $620 $760 $445
Non-Member $810 $945 $1260 $695
Student Members (BSW, MSW) $265 $290 $315 $195
Retired Members $280 $305 $360 $265

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

Volunteer Opportunities

Are you interested in being a member of the National Conference Proposal Review Team? Please complete this 4-minute interest form!

Awards

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Conference Events

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