Friday, September 25, 2026
6 Category I CEUs Available
7:00–8:30 a.m: Registration • Networking • Exhibitor Hall
8:30–8:45 a.m. Welcome & Announcements
8:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Morning Breakout Sessions (Choose One)
- Boundaries with Systems: Ethical Self-Advocacy for Social Workers | Kristin Whiting-Davis, LCSW-C | CEUs: 3 Category I (Ethics)
- Recognizing Neurodivergence Across the Lifespan: A Practical Guide for Social Workers | Rick Silver | CEUs: 3 Category I
- The Resilient Leader: Leading with Strength, Adaptability, and Purpose | Pamela Love, PhD, MSW, MBA | CEUs: 3 Category I (Supervision)
- When Politics Turn Deadly: Grief, Equity & Responsibility in a Polarized America | Dwayne Buckingham | CEUs: 3 Category I
12:00–1:15 p.m. | NASW-MD Awards Luncheon
1:15–3:15 p.m. | Afternoon Breakout Sessions (Choose One)
- We Were Never Neutral: Understanding Harm Reduction as Radical Practice for Social Workers | Imani Hutchinson, MSW, LGSW | CEUs: 2 Category I
- Trauma-Informed Care to IPV Survivors | Anne M. Garcia, LICSW, LCSW-C | CEUs: 2 Category I
- Understanding and Advocating for Vulnerable Populations: An Anti-Oppression, Justice-Promoting Approach | James Forte, Ph.D. & Student Panel | CEUs: 2 Category I
- Unthinkable? Unbelievable? Unacceptable! - Three Stages in Seeking Social Justice for Blind Parents | Melissa Riccobono | CEUs: 2 Category I (Anti-Oppressive)
3:15–3:30 p.m. Break
3:30–4:30 p.m. | Closing Keynote | Presenter: Melissa Riccobono
4:30–4:45 p.m.: Closing Announcements
CONFERENCE FEES
Registration ends Tuesday, September 22nd. After this date, you must register in person at the event. Bring a check, cash, or a credit card for payment.
Register here.