General Information
CSWE's Annual Conference (CAC) is the preeminent annual conference for social work educators, students, deans, and directors worldwide. Each year, the Annual Conference brings together more than 2,500 individual members as well as the largest gathering of graduate and undergraduate programs of professional social work education.
Annual Conference Programming
Can CSWE help me promote my session and research or exhibit booth?
Yes! Please view our marketing toolkit(Opens in a new window) for sample emails, social media posts, and graphics!
How can students volunteer?
Students can volunteer for 4-hour consecutive shifts, Thursday through Sunday, October 23–26, during daytime hours. There are no evening volunteer hours. Full-time and part-time students are eligible; they must not hold a full-time academic appointment. Student enrollment status must be verified for each student registration or membership application and renewal. Confirmation of student membership will be sent after review of the required documentation.
Students must submit verification (see sample letters for one student or multiple students) from their program directors to annualconference@cswe.org with documentation of their enrollment status (degree level) and projected graduation date for that degree level; and confirmation that the student does not hold a full-time professional position, including any academic appointment.
If I am presenting, do I have to register for the meeting?
Yes. All presenters are required to register to present their abstracts and research.
What is the 2025 Annual Conference Cancellation and Refund Policy?
Submit registration cancellations via e-mail by Thursday, October 2, 2025. No requests for refunds will be honored if they are emailed after this date. Registrants who do not cancel by Thursday, October 2, 2025, and fail to attend the Annual Conference will be charged the full registration fee.
Note: Thursday, October 23, 2025, Institutes and Summitt session fees are nonrefundable.
Refunds will be less a $75 administrative fee and must specify the payee. Refunds will be based on the original form of payment and processed within 30 days after the completion of the meeting. Refunds will not be processed after Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Please cancel housing reservations directly with your hotel.
CSWE is not liable for cancellation fees charged by hotels, airlines, or other means of transportation. By submitting a completed registration form, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the cancellation policy.
Substitution Policy
Substitution of registrations is permitted prior to the Annual Conference and on site. Submit substitutions via email by Thursday, October 2, 2025. After this date, please make any substitutions at the Annual Conference Registration Desk on site.
Only one substitution is permitted per original registrant. The individual submitting the substitution request is responsible for all financial obligations (any balance due) associated with that substitution as well as updating any contact information.
Where are the Annual Conference sessions being held?
All plenaries and educational sessions will be held at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel.
Will there be workshops or professional development opportunities at the 2025 Annual Conference
Please visit the Summits and Institutes(Opens in a new window) page for more information. In addition, more than half the sessions offer CE credit. You must purchase a CE package to claim these credits.
Where can I find a list of sessions and event times?
View the schedule for a list of sessions and event times and locations. The session listings are also available in the conference app, available October 1.
Is there a program book?
CSWE no longer publishes a program book. For those who prefer to peruse a print schedule, there is a Session Guide available as a PDF download.
What are the advantages of using the website and app to manage my schedule?
You can save sessions to your profile that sync between the website and app by logging in and using the "favorite" feature on the schedule pages. In addition, changes to the schedule are reflected in real-time, and notifications help ensure you don't miss out on key events.
What types of sessions are being offered?
The 2025 Annual Conference will provide a multitude of educational offerings. Annual Conference presentations are organized by tracks, allowing meeting participants to quickly locate and gauge their interest in specific sessions. You can find a list of the 2025 (Opens in a new window)conference tracks here(Opens in a new window).
Session proposals are assigned to tracks by their submitters. Each track is led by two volunteer chairs, who review scores and comments submitted by proposal reviewers and provide recommendations regarding acceptance to the Council on Conferences and Faculty Development. Track chairs and co-chairs may help answer questions related to the tracks' subject areas.
Support Services
What kind of accessibility arrangements are available?
CSWE will provide support services on request. Please request accessibility services or accommodations for people who experience disabilities at the time of registration and/or 4 weeks in advance to maximize our efforts. Contact information for accessibility services is forthcoming.
What kind of childcare services are available?
Please inquire about childcare services with the concierge at your selected hotel. Be certain to make arrangements prior to your arrival in Denver.
Will there be areas for privacy at the meeting venue (e.g., lactation, prayer, quiet)?
The conference venues will have designated areas for privacy. Please check back for specific locations and information.
Will there be wheelchairs or scooters available to rent?
Please inquire at the registration desk.
What kind of seating will be available at events for those with mobility needs or who are unable to stand for long periods of time?
There will be seating marked “Reserved for Accessible Seating” at all plenaries. All events and receptions will have seating available for those who are unable to stand for long periods of time.
What accessibility services will be available during the plenaries?
All plenary events will have interpreting services and will have front-row seating reserved for those with mobility, visual, or interpreting needs.
Are meals included with conference registration?
No meals are included with conference registration. However, food and beverage served at the networking, opening, and closing receptions are complimentary with conference registration.
What if I have a question that hasn't been answered yet?
Please contact us at annualconference@cswe.org.