2026 NASW Virtual Forum

Who Should Attend & Why Attend

The NASW Virtual Forum is designed for social work professionals seeking practical strategies, evidence-informed learning, and timely insights that can be applied immediately in practice.

This event is ideal for:

• Licensed social workers in all practice settings
• Clinical/non-clinical social workers
• School social workers
• Healthcare and behavioral health professionals
• Supervisors and administrators
• Social work educators and faculty
• Students and emerging professionals
• Community-based practitioners
• Policy and advocacy professionals
  
   

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Learning Opportunities

The NASW Virtual Forum features a diverse array of educational programming designed to address current and emerging issues in social work practice.

Participants can take part in:
Keynote Sessions

Hear from thought leaders and experts as they explore critical topics impacting the profession and the communities social workers serve.

Educational Breakout Sessions

Choose from a variety of sessions covering:

• Civil Rights and Immigration
• Criminal Justice System
• Artificial Intelligence 
• Eating Disorders/Eating Disorders within the BIPOC community
• PTSD, Trauma (e.g., Veterans, childhood, generational)
• Child Welfare
• Housing & Economical Insecurities 
• Kinship & Geriatric Care 
• Policy Development, Model Creation & Advocacy 
• Conversative, Transformational and Geriatric Social Worker 
  
   

Flexible Virtual Access

The Virtual Forum's online format allows participants to engage in high-quality professional development from wherever they are located.

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Continuing Education (CE) Information
CE Credit Availability

NASW is pleased to offer continuing education opportunities through the 2026 Virtual Forum.

Maximum Credits Available: * 16 CEUs 

*Subject to change.

CE Requirements

Participants must meet all attendance and participation requirements to qualify for continuing education credit.

Detailed instructions for claiming CE credits and downloading certificates will be provided to registered attendees prior to the event.

Certificate Distribution

CE certificates will be issued electronically following successful completion of all applicable requirements.

Registration Information

Member: $365

Non-Member: $475

Retired Member: $175

Student Member: $175

Transitional Member: $175

Attendees will not be required to select individual breakout sessions during registration. Registration will collect standard demographic information, including name, organization, credentials, and contact information. 

Cancellation Policy

The cost of the Fall Forum covers both days and registration fees are non-refundable. The Virtual Forum cancellation policy follows the approved no-refund policy for this event. 

Questions

Questions about continuing education, event participation, technical support, or conference activities may be directed to:

conferenceandevents@socialworkers.org

System Requirements to View Live Streaming Programs

Please ensure your organization meets hardware, software and bandwidth requirements well in advance of the webcast, consult with your IT staff or consultant to ensure you are ready and available to access all elements of the event before it begins.

Step 1: Browser Tests

Please take the following browser test . If you are on a network that uses a firewall or VPN, you can test your access in advance to ensure our software will not be blocked. You will know it's working when you see a video of the palm trees and a pool and hear music. 

Step 2: Please review the following Technical Requirements and be sure your system and networks are up to date.

Minimum System Requirements:

2 GHz Dual Core CPU Processor or faster 

4 GB RAM (Greater than 4 GB is a benefit)


Minimum Browser Requirements:  

Browser must support HTML-5. To detect your browser version, run https://whichbrowser.net/ . Please do not use Internet Explorer as it is too old to be compatible. Chrome, Firefox and Edge are continuously updated by their publishers.  For the best experience, use the most current version.

Current versions of Chrome 
Current versions of Firefox 
Current versions of Edge
Safari 14 or later

Windows 10 or later 
Mac OS X 10.14 or later 
iOS 12 or greater

IP Addresses and Ports to Allow for HTML5:   

72.32.161.112 port 80, 443 (web and audio)
72.32.200.104 port 80, 443 (web and audio)
72.32.221.65 ports 80, 443 (web and audio)
72.32.221.66 ports 80, 443 (web and audio)
67.203.7.114 ports 80, 443 (web and audio)
Other Recommendations:

• It is recommended that you use a PC or MAC with an updated Internet Browser. Make sure you have pop-ups blockers disabled in your Internet browser settings.
• We recommend a hard-wired connection. A wired connection gives a consistent signal and consistent bandwidth. A wired connection provides a better experience than wi-fi.  Wi-Fi signal strength can vary causing bandwidth to increase or decrease.
• Audio (sound) is projected through your computer speakers. Be sure your computer is equipped with speakers or the room where the conference is being broadcast is equipped with speakers so you can hear the presenters.

Can I view on my phone?

Yes, you can view this webcast from your mobile device, but there are some precautions to take. 

1. Mobile device internet connections can be spotty. This could cause the video and audio to stop and start. This is not something we can fix on our end, so please be sure to use a strong and fast connection.
2. Make sure you open up your mobile device’s browser and type in the conference website to log in. Don’t click a link from your email. Depending on your device this may not launch the full browser program, but just a partial function browser. 

The video or audio stops and starts. 

This is an indication you do not have enough steady bandwidth. This is not something we can fix for you on our end, but we can offer some suggestions you can try. 

1. If on Wi-Fi, try using a hard-wired Ethernet connection. Sometimes Wi-Fi is too slow or spotty. 
2. If you only have Wi-Fi try moving physically closer to your Wi-Fi router.
3. Try to limit other users of your bandwidth. Close down other tabs, browser windows, programs, and any other internet users in your office or home. 
4. If you are using a VPN or remote desktop, drop those and try a direct connection to the internet. 

It is recommended that you use a PC or MAC with an updated Internet Browser.  We recommend Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Edge or Safari. You will not be able to use Internet Explorer as it is too old to be compatible.

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