Call for Presenters! 2027 NASW Chapters Spring Virtual Conference

We're looking for 1-hour presentations on clinical supervision, ethics, and cultural competency!

Hosts: NASW-Illinois, Missouri, and Wisconsin Chapters

Dates: Friday, April 30 and Saturday, May 1, 2027

We’re thrilled to invite you to share your expertise and passion at the 2027 NASW Chapters Spring Virtual Conference! Join fellow social work professionals from across our region in Illinois, Missouri, and Wisconsin as we gather to explore innovative approaches and best practices in mental health.

Call for Presentations

We are seeking engaging, dynamic, and interactive 60-minute presentations that address a broad range of topics relevant to contemporary social work. Preference will be given to dynamic presenters who bring clarity, creativity, and interaction through use of audience polling to their sessions. All presentations must meet CE requirements in Illinois, Missouri, and Wisconsin. Topics of all special interest are welcome with priority on topics of clinical supervision, ethics, and cultural competency.

Note: A maximum of two presenters per proposal. Submissions with more than two presenters will not be accepted.

Presentation Proposal Requirements

To streamline the submission process, please have the following information ready before you begin:

1. Presenter Digital Headshot (for each presenter)

2. Presenter Bio (for each presenter)

3. Presenter CV/Resume (for each presenter)

4. Presentation Description

5. Presentation Objectives (learning outcomes for attendees)

6. General Breakdown of the presentation in approx. 15-minute intervals

7. Teaching Methods utilized during the presentation

8. 100-Word Marketing Description for promotional materials

9. Availability to present on April 30 or May 1, 2027

You cannot save a partial submissions, so be sure you have all these elements prepared before starting.

Submit Proposal

Important Dates & Deadlines

• Submission Deadline: Saturday, October 31, 2026

• Notification of Acceptance: Mid-December 2026

• Confirmation of Presentation Placement: Within one week of acceptance

  
  

We look forward to your innovative ideas, compelling case studies, and interactive sessions that will inspire our social work community. Don’t miss this chance to be part of an exciting, forward-thinking conference!

Submit your proposal by Saturday, October 31, 2026.