2025 FAQs and Policies

The 2025 NASW National Conference, “Social Work: Celebrating Our Legacy | Developing the Future” will be held in Chicago, IL, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago Hotel from June 15–19, 2025.

Registration will open in February 2025.

No, in addition to social workers, we encourage other health and human services professionals to attend the conference.

Registration for the conference includes all keynote presentations, breakout sessions, plenary programs, materials, refreshment breaks, and admission to the Social Work Film Festival.

Register for the 2025 NASW National Conference online through Sunday, June 8. Following June 8, registration will be available onsite at the conference. The deadline for the Early Bird Registration rate is March 31, 2025. Register early as space is limited!

Yes. Online registrants will receive an email confirmation shortly after submission.

There is a special Early Bird registration rate of $499 (members) and $725 (non-members) available through March 31, 2025. Regular registration fees are $559 (members) and $785 (non-members).

Yes, a reduced registration rate is available for NASW student members. Early bird rate (through March 31) for NASW student members is $250. Regular student rate is $275. The onsite student registration rate is $299.

Yes, a reduced registration rate is available for retired members of NASW. Early bird rate (through March 31) for NASW retired members is $250. Regular rate for retired members is $275. The onsite retired member registration rate is $299.

Written requests for refunds must be sent to NASW by email to naswconference@socialworkers.org. Refunds will be issued 30 days following receipt of the request and will follow the schedule below:
- For cancellation requests received before March 31, 2025: You will receive a 75 percent refund of your registration fee.
- For cancellation requests received April 1 - May 30, 2025: You will receive a 50 percent refund of your conference registration fee.
- After May 30, 2025: No refunds will be issued for any reason.
- Payments for pre-conference workshops and continuing education credits are non-refundable.
- NASW regrets that refunds will not be given for no-shows.

Pre-conference workshops are 3-hour intensive sessions held on Monday, June 16, 2025. There is a separate registration fee for the pre-conference workshops: NASW Members: $135 and $175 onsite; NASW student members and retired members: $100 and $140 onsite; non-members: $185 and $225 onsite. You must register for the full conference to be able to register for a pre-conference workshop.

The conference includes up to 22 CEs which are included in your registration. Attendees will need to scan their badge into each breakout session to obtain CEs. There are three CEs for the pre-conference workshops which are included in the price of the workshop.

Yes, there are several special events being held during the conference. These include:
-NASW Career Development Forum.
-Social Work Film Festival: Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 7:00 pm. Three films featuring critical social work issues will be screened. Attendees may select one of the three films to view. There is no additional registration fee for the film festival. Attendees will be eligible for two CEs.
-Social Work Practice Meet-Ups .
-A Night Out with NASW featuring a DJ, photobooth, bar, and more.
Please regularly check the NASW website for the announcement of additional special events.

Volunteer opportunities are available to NASW student members only. The deadline to sign-up to become a volunteer is March 10, 2025. If you are interested in volunteering for the conference, please send an email to naswconference@socialworkers.org. Volunteers are responsible for their own lodging and travel costs.

Conference attendees can book their hotel stay at the conference hotel, the Hyatt Regency Chicago Hotel. A single/double room can be booked for $269 (+tax) per night. Online reservations can be made using this link: Online reservations can be made here.