NACSW Convention 2023: Frequently Asked Questions
What? NACSW’s 3-plus day convention with dozens of workshops & posters and opportunities to earn continuing education hours and network. The convention theme is “Leading the Brokenhearted Towards Healing – Bridging Divides.” This year’s convention will offer both on-site and virtual participation opportunities.
When? November 9-12, 2023
Where (onsite convention only)? DoubleTree Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh – Greentree
500 Mansfield Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
REGISTRATION
Who can attend NACSW Convention 2023?
The NACSW Convention is a good fit for social work practitioners, social work educators, social work students, human services workers, church ministry staff, and anyone interested in social services and social change. NACSW Convention 2023 will be offered both onsite in Pittsburgh, PA, as well as virtually.
What does my registration fee include?
The full onsite convention registration includes attendance at all plenary sessions, coffee breaks, workshops, the opening reception on Thursday evening, and the Saturday evening banquet. One day onsite registrations for Friday or Saturday include all plenary sessions, coffee breaks, and workshops for the day you’ve registered (but does not include the Saturday evening banquet). Virtual convention registrations include all of the same sessions with the exception of the preconvention institutes and food events.
What are the registration rates?
The Convention 2023 early-bird registration rates are listed below.
After October 20th 2023, rates go up by $30.
Full Registration Rates (Does not include Preconvention Training Institutes or Continuing Education Credit Fee)
Onsite Registration
- NACSW Member: $305
- Non-Member: $400 (Non-member rate includes 1/2 year NACSW membership)
- Continuing Education Credit Fee $48 additional
Virtual Registration
- NACSW Member: $187
- Non-Member: $241 (Non-member rate includes 1/2 year NACSW membership)
- Continuing Education Credit Fee $48 additional
One Day Only (Does not include banquet)
Onsite Registration
- NACSW Member: $157
- Non-Member: $200 (Non-member rate includes 1/2 year NACSW membership)
- Continuing Education Credit Fee $48 additional
Student Volunteer On-site (Does not include Preconvention Training Institutes)
- NACSW Member: $107
- Non-Member: $126
Banquet Only (Note: Full Registration already includes banquet)
- NACSW Member and Non-Member: $70
Preconvention Institutes
- Full Day: $110
- Half Day: $60
Will I receive a refund if I have to cancel my registration?
If your reservation is canceled prior to the Early Bird Registration Date of October 20th, 2023, you will be refunded all but a $30 processing fee. If you cancel your registration after October 20th 2023, NACSW is unable to refund your registration.
Will I receive a confirmation of my registration and payment?
If you
register online, you will immediately receive an onscreen confirmation as well as an email confirming your registration. If you register by mail, a confirmation and receipt will be emailed to you within a few days.
I am not a member of NACSW but my co-worker is and cannot attend. Can I use his/her membership to register at the member rate?
Membership rates apply only to the individuals who hold the membership. You can register at the non-member rate and take advantage of the six month free membership included in the price, or you can join NACSW for one year and register at the discounted member rate.
My agency is an organizational member of NACSW. Can I register at the member rate?
Organizational members can register up to four agency staff members at the discounted membership rate. Please check with your agency about informing NACSW which organizational staff members will be receiving organizational membership registration discounts.
My agency is paying for my attendance at the convention and I need an invoice from NACSW. How do I get an invoice?
If you require an invoice to have payment processed by your agency, please contact NACSW directly at 888-426-4712 or co********@***sw.org. An invoice will be e-mailed or mailed to you depending on your preference.
Are reduced conference registration rates available?
If you are retired or experiencing a financial hardship that makes it difficult for you to attend the convention, you may be eligible for a reduced conference registration rate. Contact the NACSW office at co********@***sw.org to request a reduced registration rate. Please do not complete your online registration until you have received confirmation from the NACSW office that you have been approved for a reduced registration rate.
TRANSPORTATION
What is the street address of the hotel?
I will have a car at the convention. Where can I park and is there a charge?
There is complimentary parking at the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh – Greentree.
There is no valet parking.
I am flying to the convention. How do I get to the hotel?
There is not a hotel airport shuttle available. However, the hotel is just 15 minutes from Pittsburgh International Airport. See Jayride for transportation options. Uber or Lyft also available.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
What hotel has been reserved? What are the rates?
Rooms have been reserved at the
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh – Greentree (500 Mansfield Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15205). To make a reservation, phone (
412) 922-8400 and
be sure to mention NACSW to secure the convention rate of $139/night (plus taxes). The room rate is the same whether it is occupied by 1, 2, 3 or 4 guests. Convention registrants are responsible for booking their own reservations. All convention sessions will be held at the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh-Greentree.
Can I make my hotel reservation now?
Yes. Each individual guest must make their own reservations by calling the hotel directly at (412) 922-8400 or use this
link. You must mention that you are affiliated with the North American Association of Christians in Social Work (NACSW) to receive the discounted rate. Room reservations must be made by October 14th, 2022 to guarantee the convention room rate of $119.00 per night plus tax. All reservations need to be confirmed by the group cutoff time of 12:00 AM local time on
Friday, October 13, 2023 to qualify for the NACSW convention rate. Rooms are subject to availability. All reservations must be guaranteed and accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card.
Is there internet access at the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh - Greentree?
Information forthcoming.
MAIN PROGRAM
What will be on the convention program?
Thursday Preconvention Institutes are scheduled for Thursday full day or afternoon half day on November 9th before the convention begins – Information still forthcoming.
- 9:00 AM- 4:30 PM Full Day Preconvention Institute:
- Social Work with First Responders at Times of Trauma – Jim Ellor, Ph.D., LCSW, DCS
- 8:30 AM- 12:15 PM Half Day Morning Preconvention Institute:
- Father Paul Abernathy- “Addressing Community Trauma”
- 1:15 PM- 5:30 PM Half Day Afternoon Preconvention Institute:
- “Renew Your Mind”- The CHURCH Project
Thursday Night Opening Session and Networking Reception (1 CE):
The convention opening session features keynote speaker, Saleem Ghubril, Executive Director of The Pittsburgh Promise, will present on, “You are Loved, Empowered and Deployed.”
Join us at the opening convention reception following the presentation. Enjoy complementary refreshments and snacks while browsing poster presentations and convention exhibits. Convention attendees will have the opportunity to meet and network with others throughout the evening.
Friday and Saturday Workshop Program: Attend a rich selection of workshops and earn CE hours. Workshops range from 60 to 90 minutes in length. There are 12 workshop tracks, including a special track this year: Embedded Police Social Workers. Presentations in this track may focus on (but are not limited to) case studies, program reviews, or qualitative or quantitative empirical research related directly to police social work or, more broadly, to the appropriate management of domestic and mental health crises.
Friday Morning Alan Keith-Lucas Lecture (1.0 CE): Sandra Bauer and Leslie Gregory will present on “Building on the Practice Wisdom of Alan Keith-Lucas”
Saturday Night Banquet: The Banquet is a favorite event of convention attendees. This year our keynote banquet speaker is Shane Claiborne, who will present on, Following Jesus in Our Neighborhoods and in Our World.
Sunday Morning Worship: Convention participants will meet in the hotel lobby to travel to a local Church in Pittsburgh. See Schedule for church information.
SPOUSE/GUEST & YOUTH
Can I buy additional individual tickets to the Banquet? What is the cost?
Additional tickets can be purchased for the Saturday Evening Banquet at the cost of $74 each.
I am bringing my family with me. Will there be activities for them to enjoy in Pittsburgh?
Check out Trip Advisor for a listing of top attractions and things to do in and around Pittsburgh.
STUDENT VOLUNTEERS
What should I expect as a student volunteer?
In exchange for a 65% discount on your registration rate, as a student volunteer, you will spend 6-10 hours at the convention providing assistance with tasks essential in helping the convention run smoothly. You will be assigned tasks such as monitoring workshops, helping workshop presenters connect their laptops to LCD projectors, or assisting with registration, etc.. The success of the conference relies to a large degree on our student volunteers!
How do I find out more about being a student volunteer?
To find out more about being a being a student volunteer, go to our
student volunteer FAQ webpage.
MISCELLANEOUS
Can I receive Continuing Education Contact hours (CE Hours) at NACSW Convention 2023?
CE Hours are available to convention participants for workshops and plenary sessions. CE Hours are
not included in your registration payment, there is an additional fee of $48. Attendees can earn up to
20 hours for on-site participation, or 14 hours for virtual participation for attending two half-day preconvention institutes (on-site convention only), all workshops, and all plenary sessions. CE Hours are approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), which is widely recognized in the US and Canada. It is important to note, however, that final authority for approving any continuing education activity rests with the state or province in which the participant is licensed.
What is the dress code?
Dress for the NACSW convention varies. Most attendees wear business casual clothing. Some attendees choose to wear more formal attire to the Saturday Evening Banquet.
Where can I find a list of the workshops being presented at Convention 2023?
Workshop schedules (one for the onsite convention program, and one for the virtual convention program) with session abstracts will be accessible on the NACSW website during the summer.
Where can I eat while at Convention 2023 - onsite program only?
The DoubleTree Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh – Greentree provides several dining options at the hotel. Their Asado Urban Grill offers a homestyle breakfast buffet with a seasonally changing menu. Their Champions Club sports bar features bar favorites, salads, and steaks. You can also grab Starbucks and snacks at their Bistro & Marketplace. NACSW will be developing a handout for local eateries – look for it on our registration desk onsite.
My question is not here. Who should I contact?
Please contact
co********@***sw.org with additional questions.
