Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) Annual Conference 2026

Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) Annual Conference 2026 is organized by Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) and will be held from Jan 14 - 18, 2026 at Marriott Marquis Washington, DC, Washington, Dist of Col, United States of America.

Theme: “Leading for Transformative Change: Aligning Social Work Science with Policy and Practice.”

Description:
The SSWR Annual Conference offers a scientific program that reflects a broad range of research interests. From workshops on the latest quantitative and qualitative research methodologies to symposia featuring studies in child welfare, aging, mental health, welfare reform, substance abuse, and HIV/AIDS. Over 500 symposia, workshop, roundtable, flash talks, paper and poster presentations. Research methods workshops are designed to enhance methods expertise and grant-writing skills and special sessions on research priorities and capacity building that target cutting-edge topics vital to contemporary social work research. Pre-conference programs and a networking reception, especially for doctoral students. The Thursday plenary session and invited symposia are developed by the Vice President/Conference Chair. The Thursday morning workshop sessions are developed by the Vice President-elect. The SSWR Board of Directors and the Conference Committee provide input into the development of all invited sessions.

The objectives of the conference are to:

1. Recognize policy and program impacts of social work research at the local, state, national, and international levels by social work scholars;
2. Advance social work as a discipline by reviewing the collective impact and potential for social work science; and
3. Center racial equity and social justice in social work research, policy, and practice.

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.