National Conference on DSW Education and Social Work
April 17, 2026
Anchored in the Now: Leading Through the Present
Workshop Overview
Welcome to the fifth national conference dedicated to DSW education and social work! This year’s conference will take place virtually on April 17, 2026, via Zoom, hosted by The University of Alabama. The conference is designed for prospective, current, and graduated DSW students as well as doctoral faculty and program directors. There will be discussions on the current landscape of DSW education, the career trajectories of DSW graduates, and networking opportunities for DSW students.
| Available Dates | April 17, 2026 |
| Time | 9:30 a.m.- 5:15 p.m. CST |
| Location | This workshop will be entirely virtual. The Zoom link will be sent out one week before the workshop’s start. |
| Workshop Fee | Students – $25 Professionals – $35. |
Request for Award Nominees
The following is a link to a survey that describes each award in detail. You can then nominate those who are most deserving. The deadline for Award Nomination is April 3, 2026.
2026 Schedule Coming Soon!
Please note that all times are in the Central time zone.
DSW 2026
| Time | Session | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. | Welcome and Opening Remarks | |
| 9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Keynote Address: | |
| 10:30 – 10:45 a.m. | Break | |
| 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions | (Choose One) |
| Oral Presentation 1 | ||
| Oral Presentation 2 | ||
| Oral Presentation 3 | ||
| 12:15 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Break | |
| 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions | (Choose One) |
| Oral Presentation 4 | ||
| Oral Presentation 5 | ||
| Oral Presentation 6 | ||
| 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Poster Sessions | |
| 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions | (Choose One) |
| Oral Presentation 7 | ||
| Oral Presentation 8 | ||
| Oral Presentation 9 | ||
| 3:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions | (Choose One) |
| Oral Presentation 10 | ||
| Oral Presentation 11 | ||
| Oral Presentation 12 |
Registration
The student registration fee is $25, and the professional registration fee is $35.
Special Accommodation Requests
The University of Alabama is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Requests for accommodation of physical and/or dietary needs should be made at least 30 calendar days in advance of the program date. Please email your request to professionaldevelopment@ua.edu.
Need our STAARS Vendor Number? Please use VC000118827 for UA Office of Teaching Innovation and Digital Education.
A portion of the invoice amount for this program will go to the Capstone Lifelong Learning Foundation to support activities of The University of Alabama and the Office of Teaching Innovation and Digital Education.
Cancellation Policy
A cancellation charge of 100% of the registration fee will be assessed on cancellations occurring within seven (7) days of the start of this session. Refunds will not be granted after the program has begun. The University of Alabama reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or combine class sections, to limit registration, or to change instructors. Contact the Registration Services department at 205-348-3000 or registration_services@ua.edu to cancel your registration. View the OTIDE Cancellation Policy.
Sponsorship Opportunities
As a sponsor or exhibitor of the CTF Grantee Training, your business will reach a targeted and engaged audience interested in learning and developing their toolbox. Select the option that best fits your needs.
Individual Sponsorship Options
- Participant contact list: $100
- Logo on conference materials: $150
- Virtual conference booth: $250
Sponsorship Packages
Silver Sponsorship: $200 ($50 savings)
- Participant contact list
- Logo on conference materials
Gold Sponsorship: $300 ($200 savings)
- Participant contact list
- Logo on conference materials
- Virtual conference booth
2026 Conference Sponsors Coming Soon!
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Questions about the event?
Contact the Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning team for more information.