2026 Annual Conference Sponsor and Exhibitor Information
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Virginia and Metro DC Chapters will host our Annual Conference on March 26-28, 2026 in person at the Newport News Marriott at City Center, and again live-virtual from April 23-25, 2026. On-demand conference material will also be available for 60 days following the conference.
Over the course of the 2026 Conference, social workers and other mental health professionals will have the opportunity to hear a variety of speakers on topics related to, but certainly not limited to, race and cultural competency, ethics, social justice, trauma-informed care, clinical advancements, self-care, LGBTQ+ issues, public health priorities, aging, and leadership.
Attendees at our conference, your potential clients and employees, can browse the materials you have on display and interact with your organization directly. Attendees will have access to your virtual conference booth from the start of the in-person conference until the end of the on-demand conference. That's four months of attendee engagement when you combine the in-person, live-virtual, and on-demand conference opportunities, giving your organization maximum visibility with social workers from all walks of life.
By exhibiting at the NASW Virginia and DC Metro Chapters Conference in 2026, you have the chance to reach hundreds, if not thousands, of social work professionals from various backgrounds before, during, and after the conference.
Our social workers are accomplished practitioners, educators, researchers, and policymakers, who are employed in a wide range of settings in rural, suburban, and urban communities. All opportunities are on a first come first serve basis, so don't delay, last year we sold out of nearly every sponsorship level!
Event Highlights
Virtual Event
Our virtual events reimagine the traditional conference experience, seamlessly bringing attendees into an immersive platform where they are able to navigated the virtual event, including interactive digital booths. From engaging video to live chats, the virtual conference offers an unparalleled opportunity for attendees to connect with exhibitors, ask questions and gain valuable insights.
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In-Person Event
In-person conference attendees will be provided with a dynamic and enriching experience, from hearing captivating insights from industry leaders and innovators, to engaging in meaningful networking interactions with like-minded professionals. Each attendee will visit the sponsor showcase offering cutting edge services that shape the future of social work. They will be left feeling inspired to push the boundaries and make further contributions to their field.
Things to Know
All in-person exhibit booths include:
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Six foot exhibit table, skirted with two chairs and a waste basket.
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Discounted hotel stay when booking through our room block
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All accommodations are on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Wired Internet and power at your booth are available (additional fee).
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Virtual booths are visible to all conference attendees: in-person, virtual, and on-demand.
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If you have questions please reach out to the marketing department at marketing.naswva@socialworkers.org.
The 2026 annual conference theme is “Invisible Threads, Indelible Impact: The Quiet Power of Social Work,” which honors the quiet force of social work—a profession rooted in empathy, resilience, and an unyielding commitment to human dignity.