2025 NASW-CA Annual Conference
A Commitment to Change

 

 

 

Join us at the NASW-CA Annual Conference in Irvine, CA on November 14 & 15, 2025, and connect with your peers and colleagues. This event is an excellent opportunity to network, learn, and engage in meaningful discussions about inspiring actions for injustice. Don't miss out on this chance to be part of a community committed to making a difference.

 Workshop themes and topics will fall into one or more of the following categories:

  • Micro/Mezzo in Children, Youth, and Families
  • Micro/Mezzo in Aging/Older Adulthood
  • Micro/Mezzo Practice in Health
  • Micro/Mezzo in Anti-Violence and Crisis Intervention
  • Micro/Mezzo in Clinical Social Work
  • Macro Practice in Policy, Advocacy, and Activism
  • Macro Practice in Leadership and Program Management
  • Macro Practice in Social Justice, Fairness and Cultural Humility

Reasons to Attend

  • Earn up to 12 CEUs
  • Keynote Speaker
  • New:  Student Symposium Pre-conference Event
  • Classes for Licensed and Non-licensed Professionals
  • Exhibits/Reception/Prizes
  • Networking Lunch
  • Social Work Awards Ceremony and Reception
  • Autumn Affair Mixer 

NASW-CA is an approved continuing education provider through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).  NASW-CA is recognized by the BBS as approved to offer continuing education to the following licensees:  LCSW, LMFT, LPCC and LEP.

Who Should Attend

  • Continuing Education and Required Courses for LCSW, LMFT and LEP
  • Licensure Exam Prep Training - Clinical ASWB Exam
  • Professional Development for MSW, LCSW and Students

Welcome Address and Keynote

Friday - 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Dr. Carl Highshaw, DSW, MSW

Executive Director

National Association of Social Workers, California Chapter (NASW-CA)

Dr. Jasmine Smith, LCSW

Director of Capacity Building

National Association of Social Workers, California Chapter (NASW-CA)

 

Jayanthi K. Daniel, MSW

Chapter President

National Association of Social Workers, California Chapter (NASW-CA)

Nana Gyamfi, Esq.

Executive Director

Black Alliance for Just Immigration (BAJI)

 

EVENT DETAILS

WHEN

November 14, 2025 – November 15, 2025

WHERE

Marriott Hotel, Irvine, CA

18000 Von Karman Ave.
Irvine, CA 92612

CONTACT

Thank You to 2025 Student Symposium Sponsor

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Thank You to Our Featured Sponsors

California Alliance of Child and Family Services Logo
High Desert Psychological Services

Thank You to Our Collaborating Sponsors

California Correctional Health Care Services
Walla Walla University School of Social Work

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