19th Annual Social Work Conference
Theme: Wake Up Everyone: Social Work and the Call to Communal Responsibility in Systems of Care
Join us for a day of profound insight, professional growth, and community building. As we enter our 19th year, we continue our mission to empower social work professionals with the tools, research, and connections needed to navigate an ever-changing societal landscape.
Date: March 19, 2026 Location: 1638 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Event Highlights
Our curated program features thought leaders at the forefront of social justice and clinical excellence. This year’s schedule centers on two transformative keynote addresses and two interactive panel discussions.
Keynote Speakers
Opening Keynote: Mary Pender Greene, LCSW-R, CGP, President & CEO | MPG Consulting
Topic: Stay Awake Without Burning Out
Closing Keynote: Jonathan McLean, LCSW, Chief Executive Officer | Center for Alternative Sentencing & Employment Services
Topic: Social Justice and the Power of Social Work
Panel Discussions
Panel Title 1: System of Care or System of Harm? Dual Role of Social Work in Healthcare, Education, and Justice
Panel Title 2: When Rights are Rolled Back: Reclaiming Humanity in Dehumanizing Times