VIRTUAL SYMPOSIUM 2026 (April 16 & 17)
Featuring over 27 CEUs available!
Early Bird Registrations are NOW OPEN!
Take advantage of our discounted rates for all attendees.
Join NASW-RI & NASW-MA Chapters on April 16 & 17, at the largest gathering of social workers, mental health professionals, and community leaders across New England, with Keynote Speaker Tiziana C. Dearing, Host of WBUR’s Morning Edition. In her presentation “Finding Common Ground in a Time of Conflict Through Empathy and Ethics” Tiziana will explore how embracing the social work calling and seeking out stories that build understanding and social connection can build a shared path forward that supports the people social workers serve.
CONFERENCE RATES:
Early Bird Rates (closing on Friday, March 13):
Standard Rates (closing on Friday, April 10)
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to make your workshop selections. Your registration includes access to the full conference: live workshops (keynote presentation, workshops in sessions 1-7, and evening workshop) and the on-demand (pre-recorded) workshops. Participation in each session is not mandatory.
Day Of Event: All workshops will be hosted in Zoom Meeting rooms. Days prior to the conference, attendees will receive instructions to set up a profile on our conference website and access your workshops Zoom links, course evaluation forms, Virtual Exhibit Hall, and more.
Continuing Education Credit: CE credit is provided by the NASW-MA Chapter; CEUs have been approved for Massachusetts and Rhode Island attendees. If you are not licensed in Massachusetts and/or Rhode Island, please check with your state social work licensing board if they accept NASW-MA Chapter approved CEUs.
Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for cancellations received after Monday, April 13. For changes to your registration, email us at assoc.naswri@socialworkers.org.
LIVE WORKSHOPS AGENDA:
Day 1 Agenda: Thursday, April 16 (8 CEUs)
7:30am Conference begins
7:30 - 8:00am - Morning info session
8:00 - 9:30am Session 1 Workshops (1.5 CEUs)
9:30 - 10:00am Virtual exhibit hall
10:00 - 11:30am - Session 2 Workshops (1.5 CEUs)
11:30 - 12:30pm - Sponsored Lunch
12:30 - 2:30pm - Keynote Address (2 CEUs)
2:30 - 3:00pm - Virtual exhibit hall
3:00 - 4:30pm - Session 3 Workshops (1.5 CEUs)
4:30 - 5:00pm - Virtual exhibit hall
5:00 - 6:30pm - Evening Workshop (1.5 CEUs)
Day 2 Agenda: Friday, April 17 (6 CEUs)
7:30 - 8:30am - Sponsored Breakfast
8:30 - 10:00am - Session 4 Workshops (1.5 CEUs)
10:00 - 10:30am - Virtual exhibit hall
10:30 - 12:00pm - Session 5 Workshops (1.5 CEUs)
12:00 - 1:00pm - Sponsored Lunch
1:00 - 2:30pm - Session 6 Workshops (1.5 CEUs)
2:30 - 3:00pm - Virtual exhibit hall
3:00 - 4:30pm - Session 7 Workshops (1.5 CEUs)
5:00pm Conference ends
ON-DEMAND WORKSHOPS AGENDA:
These workshops are a list of pre-recorded webinars that will be available on the conference’s website for two weeks post-conference. Over 12 CEUs available in program recordings! You do not have to select these during registration, as you will have access to all of the recordings.
Please note though most live workshops will be recorded, these recordings will NOT be available post-conference. The on-demand workshops are a different list of webinars.
See our full list of workshops here
KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Finding Common Ground in a Time of Conflict Through Empathy and Ethics, with Tiziana C. Dearing, Host, Morning Edition. Social workers, as with many professions, may be feeling under siege... loss of funding, changes in policy, and emerging social norms that challenge shared values. While many corners of society are fighting, or at least struggling, on their own and with each other, this conversation will explore how embracing the social work calling and seeking out stories that build understanding and social connection can build a shared path forward that supports the people social workers serve.
For questions, email Angie at assoc.naswri@socialworkers.org.
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