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2026 NASW-WA Statewide Conference


About this event

Thank you for being part of the NASW Washington Chapter Statewide Conference. It was an honor to gather with social workers, students, educators, and advocates from across Washington and Oregon for a meaningful time of learning, connection, and inspiration.

This year’s theme, "Social Work at the Intersection of Action, Care, and Compassion", truly came to life through your presence and participation. Across keynote sessions, breakout discussions, and informal conversations in the halls, we saw firsthand the passion, insight, and commitment that social workers bring to their communities every day. Your willingness to share knowledge, challenge ideas, and support one another is what makes our profession so powerful.

We are especially grateful to those who traveled from across both Washington and Oregon to join us. Your engagement and collaboration strengthen our regional social work community and help advance the important work we all share.

If you were unable to pick up your continuing education certificate at the conference following the last keynote presenter (or prior to your departure in general), certificates will be emailed to attendees within the next two weeks. Please note that there is a $10 administrative fee for issuing duplicate CE certificates after they have been issued/sent.

Your feedback is incredibly valuable as we begin planning for future events. We invite you to share your experience and insights through the following surveys:

Additionally, we welcome your input on your overall chapter experience. Your perspectives help guide the future direction of our work and programming in both states:

Finally, please save the date as our next NASW Washington Statewide Conference will be planned for March 2028. We look forward to gathering again to continue learning, growing, and strengthening our profession together.

Thank you again for the vital work you do every day to support individuals, families, and communities. Social work truly lives at the intersection of action, care, and compassion  and this conference reminded us just how powerful that intersection can be.

Sponsorship

We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to our generous conference sponsors, whose support helped make this event possible:

  • Alma
  • Angel Flight West
  • Eastern Oregon University Online
  • Equip
  • Guidelight Health
  • Pacific Lutheran University
  • Pacific West Hub for Mental Health Implementation Support
  • Piel Canela Perú
  • REAP Youth Save
  • Walla Walla University