Registration Open! 2026 NASW Chapters Virtual Conference: Strength in Action - How We Uplift, Defend, & Transform
- NASW-IL Staff
- 4 days ago
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Your CEs Just Got a Whole Lot More Exciting. Registration Now Open!
You don't do this work alone — and for two days this October, your calendar can reflect that. Join social workers from across the region as we come together to learn, connect, and recharge, all while knocking out the continuing education you need.
Welcome to the 2026 NASW Chapters Virtual Conference: Strength in Action — How We Uplift, Defend, & Transform.
Mark Your Calendar. This One's Worth It.
Wednesday, October 28 & Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 11:00am–4:00pm CT
Two jam-packed days. Live on Zoom Events. Up to 8 CEUs ready for the taking — covering everything from ethics and clinical supervision to cultural competency, implicit bias, suicide prevention, and Alzheimer's disease.
And this year, the room is even bigger — we're teaming up with NASW-Missouri and NASW-Nevada to bring social workers together from across state lines for one unforgettable shared event.
This Is Live and Interactive Education.
Forget sitting back and watching a screen. This conference is built for real engagement — live chat with presenters, real-time conversation with fellow social workers, and sessions that spark actual dialogue. Ask real-time questions and get real-time answers. Walk away with not just a certificate, but actual learning. This only happens when a whole community shows up together, ready to push each other forward.
Who Should Be There
Workshops qualify for continuing education credit across a wide range of licenses*, including:
Illinois: LSWs, LCSWs, PELs, LPCs, LCPCs, LMFTs, RNs, LPNs, APNs, and LCPs (as approved by IDFPR)
Missouri: LCSWs, LMSWs, LAMSWs, and LBSWs (as approved by the Missouri Committee for Social Workers)
Nevada: Professionals licensed by the Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers, Nevada State Board of Psychological Examiners, Nevada Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists & Clinical Professional Counselors, and Department of Education
*Eligibility subject to change.
The Sooner You Register, the More You Save
Early Bird (by 9/28/26) | Regular (9/28–10/21/26) | |
NASW Member | $99 | $129 |
Nonmember | $159 | $189 |
BSW/MSW Student* | $15 (member) / $60 (nonmember) | — |
*Student rate includes NASW student membership; students are not eligible for CEUs.
Don't miss these dates:
Early Bird Registration closes: 9:00am CT, Monday, September 28, 2026
Final Registration closes: 9:00am CT, Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Invoice Requests Due: Monday, October 12, 2026
Payment Due: Friday, October 23, 2026
Registration covers both full days — no single-day option available.
Ready to Level Up?
Two days. One login. Every CE you need, delivered with energy, connection, and community. This is the conference experience you've been waiting for.
Full Conference Details
2026 NASW Chapters Virtual Conference: Strength in Action - How We Uplift, Defend, & Transform
Chapters Conference Website: https://www.naswil.org/conference
Dates: Wednesday, October 28 and Thursday, October 29, 2026
Times: Times are the same for both days
11:00am to 4:00pm Central Time / 10:00am to 3:00pm Mountain Time / 9:00am to 2:00pm Pacific Time
Conference Event Platform: Zoom Events
Conference Workshops, Descriptions, and Presenters: https://www.naswil.org/conference
CEUs Available: 8.0 CEUs including CEUs fulfilling requirements for Alzheimer's disease, cultural competency/diversity, equity, and inclusion, clinical supervision, ethics, implicit bias/diversity, equity, and inclusion, and suicide prevention.
DEADLINES
Early Bird Registration Deadline: 9:00am Central Time on Monday, September 28, 2026
Registration Deadline: 9:00am Central Time on Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Deadline to Request Invoice: Monday, October 12, 2026
Deadline to Receive Payment: Friday, October 23, 2026
REGISTRATION RATES
*There is no single-day option for this conference
Early Bird Registrants (before 09.28.26)
Early Bird Registration Deadline: 9:00am Central Time on Monday, September 28, 2026
Nonmember: $159.00
NASW Member: $99.00
Regular Registrations (09.28.26–10.21.26)
Nonmember: $189.00
NASW Member: $129.00
BSW & MSW Students (not eligible for CEUs):
Nonmember: $60.00 (includes NASW student membership)
NASW Member: $15.00
PROMOTE WITH NASW-IL!
Promote your organization in our physical Mailing Brochure, a digital exhibit hall, or a conference sponsorship!
DIGITAL EXHIBITOR SPONSORSHIP
Promote your organization with a digital exhibitor sponsorship listing. Your listing will be fully integrated into the digital conference platform, allowing you to still engage with attendees and for them to engage with your materials during and after the event. Since it's all virtual, there's no set-up or teardown—just you!
Vendors Receive:
Access to the digital conference platform (Zoom Webinar) to interact with attendees, have live chat conversations, and share info on your organization
Featured logo placement on main lobby page of event platform (Zoom Webinar)
A listing on the dedicated sponsor page of event platform (Zoom Webinar)
A mailing address contact list of attendees (.xls)
A pre-conference e-mail sent to attendees with your organization description and contact info
Complimentary one-month NASW-IL Ad Listing for either a job opening OR visual banner ad
A pre-conference e-mail sent to attendees with your basic contact info
NOTE: Exhibitors may attend virtual education but to receive CEUs, they must purchase conference registration as an attendee.
Fees: For Profit: $450.00 / Nonprofit: $350.00
Submit your digital exhibitor sponsorship here.
SPONSORSHIP
Custom sponsorship packages are available ranging from $2,000 to $15,000. If you would like to elevate your presence at the conference and reach an even larger audience with the chapter, please reach out to NASW-Illinois Chapter Executive Director Joel L. Rubin: jrubin.naswil@socialworkers.org.
