NASW Virginia and Metro DC Chapters 2026 Annual Conference

Welcome to the main information page for three sister professional development events, available to you in in-person, virtual, and on-demand formats to fit your busy work life, budget, and goals no matter what learning format you prefer.

Secure your spot during early-bird registration till February 15, 2026, to pay the best rates for your CEs and to prepare now for the most exciting events of 2026!

Join hundreds of fellow social workers to learn together in beautiful Newport News, Va., March 25-28 for exciting in-person workshops, keynotes, networking, fellowship, a film screening, a tradeshow, and more!

Enjoy three days connecting, learning, and celebrating the latest social work research, treatments, and innovations from peer-chosen instructors on peer-chosen topics of urgency and practical applicability.

Network with peers of all specialties and career levels! Fulfill or earn CEs toward licensing requirements in ethics (VA, DC), LGBTQIA+ (DC), and Public Health Priorities (DC)! Get inspired by the keynoters, session instructors, and your peers! The advanced and foundational learning lineup ranges from trauma to ethics, artificial intelligence to new techniques. Skim the diverse agenda.

Can’t make it in person? Register for the Live-Virtual Annual Conference April 23-25 or On-Demand Conference for 24/7 accessibility till June 30.