2026 NASW-MO Annual Conference
Organized by National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
The 2026 NASW-MO Annual Conference, themed "Transforming Today for a Brighter Tomorrow," invites social workers, mental health professionals, educators, and advocates to...
- Dates
- Apr 10-12, 2026
- Location
- Lake Ozark, MO
- Deadline
- Apr 6, 2026
- Attendees
- 500
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About this conference
The 2026 NASW-MO Annual Conference, themed "Transforming Today for a Brighter Tomorrow," invites social workers, mental health professionals, educators, and advocates to network, collaborate, and learn. Attendees can expect over 15 hours of continuing education credits for licensure renewal, engaging in hands-on workshops, energizing keynotes, and connection-driven networking opportunities. This high-impact conference aims to celebrate and strengthen the social work profession across Missouri, advancing equity, wellness, and justice. Discussions will cover various topics including licensure supervision, body-based interventions, leadership resilience, trauma recovery, grant writing for mental health, rural social work challenges, self-care strategies, criminal justice partnerships, the role of DSW scholarly practitioners, ethics in immigration advocacy, social skills training for unhoused adults with serious mental illness, and community partnerships for ending veteran homelessness.
Sponsorship options
Sponsorships are available at various tiers: Conference Champion ($5,000), Gold ($3,000), Silver ($1,500), Bronze ($750 for For-Profit / $500 for Non-Profit), and Friend of Social Work ($650 for For-Profit / $400 for Non-Profit). Benefits across these tiers include premium table placement, complimentary registrations (up to 4), logo or name recognition on the NASW-MO website, recognition on event slides, social media recognition, mention in the 2027 Prospectus, invitations to VIP Speaker Reception, and shout-outs in the opening session. Special sponsorships include Keynote Speaker Sponsor ($3,000 with 3 registrations, premium table, 3 acknowledgments, 2 emails, recognition at keynote), Pre-Conference Sponsor ($1,000 with acknowledgment in opening remarks, signage, CE certificates), and Take-One Table ($150 for displaying up to 2 brochures/promos). Add-on opportunities include Website Banner Ads (30 days for $200), Email to 3 Local Units ($100), and Email to Full Membership ($200).
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