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STSW Annual Conference

37th Annual STSW Conference 

Orlando, Florida

Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando

Monday October 10th - Thursday October 13th 



This conference will offer 18 CEUs, including 8 Ethics CEUs

This activity is pending approval from the National Association of Social Workers


The conference will be in person only. 

We will not be able to offer this conference in a virtual format.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN! 

View our REGISTRATION PAGE to register for the conference


CONFERENCE PROGRAM

You can view our conference program on the CONFERENCE PROGRAM PAGE or you can download the CONFERENCE PROGRAM PDF


SCHOLARSHIP

We are no longer accepting applications for scholarships.  Thank you to those that applied.  We will be notifying scholarship recipients by  August 12th.  Please send any questions to help@stsw.org

    2022 Conference Fees

    Pre-Conference & Conference 


    Registration for the pre-conference on Monday, October 10th and the

    conference on Tuesday, October 11th - Thursday, October 13th.

    $550 STSW Member

    $800 Non-STSW Member

    $400 Social Work Graduate Student


    Pre-Conference & Conference & STSW Membership 


    Registration for the pre-conference on Monday, October 10th

    and the conference on Tuesday, October 11th - Thursday, October 13th. 

    Also includes new STSW membership or renewal of annual STSW membership.

    $650



    Registration for the conference on Tuesday, October 11th - Thursday October 13th.

    This registration DOES NOT include the pre-conference.

    $450 STSW Member

    $650 Non-STSW Member

    $350 Social Work Graduate Student



    Conference Only & STSW Membership

    Registration for the conference on Tuesday, October 11th - Thursday, October 13th.  This registration  DOES NOT include the pre-conference.  Also includes new STSW membership or  renewal of annual STSW membership.

    $550




    Registration for the pre-conference on Monday, October 10th. 

    This registration option DOES NOT include attendance to the conference. 

    $100 STSW Member

    $150 Non-STSW Member




    Registration for Tuesday, October 11th and Wednesday, October 12th

    $350 STSW Member 

    $500 Non-STSW Member




    Registration for Tuesday, October 11th and Thursday, October 13th.

    $300 STSW Member

    $425 Non-STSW Member




    Registration for Wednesday, October 12th and Thursday, October 13th.

    $300 STSW Member

    $425 Non-STSW Member


    Conference One Day - Tuesday or Wednesday Only


    Registration for EITHER Tuesday, October 11th or Wednesday, October 12th.

    $200 STSW Member

    $225 Non-STSW Member



    Conference One Day - Thursday Only


    Registration for Thursday, October 13th

    $100 STSW Member

    $125 Non-STSW Member

    2022 Conference Location

     The 37th Annual STSW conference will take place in Orlando, Florida at the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Studios.  


    Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Studios

    5601 Universal Blvd

    Orland FL, 32819

    407-503-1000

    HOTEL RESERVATIONS & MORE INFORMATION


    Group Rate  Details

    Group Rates available from: October 6 - 17, 2022

    Group Rate: $229

    PLEASE NOTE - once your room confirmation number is received, a deposit of one night's room and tax will be taken from the credit card on your reservation. This deposit is refundable if a cancellation is made five days prior to arrival.

    Buy Theme Park Tickets

    Hotel Overview - Enjoy a luxurious escape inspired by the famed seaside village of Portofino, Italy. Perfectly appointed rooms and suites, gorgeous vistas and incredible cuisine welcome you to celebrate la dolce vita—the sweet life.

    Dining & Recreation - Eight exceptional restaurants and lounges feature a wide array of authentic Italian fare. Surrounding the sparkling Portofino Bay, the Harbor Piazza boasts cobblestone paths, sidewalk cafes and a variety of charming shops and restaurants. A short stroll from the harbor, three pools offer every level of relaxation and an opulent spa promises blissful renewal.

    Exclusive Theme Park Benefits - Guests receive exclusive theme park benefits including: Universal Express Unlimited™ ride access, Early Park Admission (valid theme park admission required), complimentary water taxis, shuttle buses or walking paths to the theme parks and Universal CityWalk™, and more!

    Universal Orlando Resort - Universal Orlando Resort is your ultimate destination, where you’ll find three amazing theme parks, non-stop nightlife and spectacular on-site hotels, all in one convenient location.

    Scholarship Information

    We are no longer accepting applications for scholarships.  Thank you to those that applied.  We will be notifying scholarship recipients by  August 12th.  Please send any questions to help@stsw.org

    Call for Abstracts

     We are no longer accepting  2022 STSW Annual Conference applications.

    All applications will be reviewed by the conference planning committee in early April. Decisions on applications will be given no later than April 15, 2022.

    Recent Conferences

    2021 VIRTUAL CONFERENCE -

    The 36th annual STSW conference was held virtually in October, 2021. There were over 450 registered participants. We began with a pre-conference and also poster session. We were also pleased that we were able to highlight the support of our exhibitors. The conference began with our Keynote speaker, Nathaniel Kendall-Taylor—Framing for Change: Using Communications to Advance Your Ideas. A total of 18 CEUs were offered with our pre-conference and 3 days of general and break-out sessions.  To view the conference program, click here.

    The conference website - http://stsw2021.secure-platform.com will be available to all attendees until October 2022.   Or, attendees can click here to request access to slides.

    2020 VIRTUAL CONFERENCE

    •  Thank you to all of our 2020 exhibitors, presenters, and committee members.
    •  The 2020 Virtual Conference PowerPoint slides for each presentation continue to be available for those who paid for and attended the 2020 conference - click here to request access.
    •  Click here to view the 2020 conference brochure.
    The 35th STSW Annual conference was held on October 23rd, 24th and 25th 2020. 15 NASW approved CEUs were offered; 5 for each day of attendance. The conference was held virtually, and 422 registrants participated. Those who registered will be able to access the Conference Website and slides for the next 12 months, and information about the conference will remain on the STSW website.

    2019 DENVER CONFERENCE

    • Thank you to all of our 2019 exhibitors, presenters, and committee members.
    • The 2019 Denver Conference PowerPoint slides for each presentation continue to be available for those who paid for and attended the 2019 conference -  click here to request access.
    • Click here to view the 2019 conference brochure.

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