We host more than 70 90-minute workshops, which are selected to lead meaningful dialogue about best practices, current research, advocacy efforts, policy implications, and other lessons learned with over 2,000 conference attendees.
2025 conference submissions are now closed. Check back in early fall 2025 to submit a presentation proposal for the 2026 conference.
About the Workshops
The highly competitive selection process aims to select presenters who represent an expertise and mastery of innovative and effective developments in these key areas:
- Children’s Mental Health
- Child Welfare, Foster Care, and Adoption Services
- Judicial and Legal Affairs
- Youth and Family Involvement
Registration Requirement
All presenters of selected workshops are required to register for the conference. NICWA offers a reduced registration rate for up to three presenters per workshop. You may register at the presenter rate once your workshop has been accepted. Additional presenters must register at the prevailing rate. By submitting a proposal, presenters agree to pay registration.
The richness of our conference is a direct reflection of the diversity of presenters who come to share their experiences and contributions to the field. NICWA truly values a wide representation of presenters from varied backgrounds and communities.