REGISTRATION
The Professional Association of Social Workers in HIV/AIDS (PASWHA) is thrilled to invite you to the 38th National Conference on Social Work and HIV/AIDS, taking place May 20-23, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk.
This year’s theme, “Compassion to Action: Renewing the Spirit of Service in HIV Social Work,” reflects our shared commitment to advancing care, advocacy, and innovation in this vital field. Since 1987, this conference has been a cornerstone for professionals dedicated to improving lives and shaping the future of HIV social work. It’s more than an event, it’s a community. A place where we come together to share knowledge, inspire change, and strengthen our network.
Standard Registration — $700
Valid January 31 – May 23, 2026
Includes:
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Up to 16 ASWB‑approved CE credits (valued at $500)
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One-year PASWHA Membership or renewal (valued at $100)
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One-year access to the PASWHA online learning library
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Access to all plenaries, breakout sessions, and conference events
Presenter Rate — $500
Available only to presenters with accepted abstracts. Presenters will receive a discount code after scoring and acceptance notifications.
Includes everything in the Standard Registration package:
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Up to 16 CE credits
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PASWHA membership or renewal
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One-year learning library access
Student Rate — $300
- To apply, email your student address to theresa@collaborative-solutions.net before registering to receive a discount code.
Single-Day Attendance — $200
- Access to one full day of conference programming.
Conference Agenda Snapshot
A detailed schedule is available inside the registration portal.
Below is a high-level overview:
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
- 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM : Pre-Conference Advanced Session
- 1:30 PM – 3:15 PM : Opening Plenary I
- 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM : Breakout Session I
- 5:15 PM – 7:00 PM : Welcome Reception
Thursday, May 21, 2026
- 7:30 AM - Breakfast served
- Opening Plenary II
- Breakout Sessions II–V
- Lunch on your own
Friday, May 22, 2026
- 7:30 AM - Breakfast served
- Opening Plenary III
- Breakout Sessions VI–IX
- Lunch on your own
Saturday, May 23, 2026
- 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM : Breakout Session
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM : Closing Plenary Brunch
Certificate Programs & Pre-Conference Opportunities
Medical Case Management Certificate (MCM) — $750
Limited to 50 participants • First come, first served
Strengthen your skills with a comprehensive MCM training aligned with HRSA guidelines and grounded in best practices.
Program includes:
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9 online training modules
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2 full-day in-person workshops (22 hours)
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11.5 hours of on-site conference training
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LMS progress tracking
| Date | Session | Time |
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| 05/20/2026 | MCM Part One | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Lunch Break (on your own) | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM | |
| Opening Plenary Session One | 1:30 PM – 3:15 PM | |
| MCM Part Two | 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM | |
| 05/21/2026 | Opening Plenary Session Two | 8:30 AM – 9:15 AM |
| MCM Part Three | 9:30 AM – 12:45 PM | |
| Lunch Break (on your own) | 12:45 PM – 2:00 PM | |
| MCM Part Four | 2:15 PM – 5:00 PM | |
| 05/22/2026 | Opening Plenary Session Three | 8:30 AM – 9:15 AM |
| MCM Part Five | 9:30 AM – 12:45 PM | |
| Lunch Break (on your own) | 12:45 PM – 2:00 PM | |
| Optional Conference Breakout Session | After Lunch |
A three-day conference schedule outlines required sessions on May 20–22. Participants will still have access to all conference sessions and the Saturday closing plenary.
SOLHA Certification: Social Work With Older Persons Living with HIV/AIDS — $350
Available only through this conference.
Become equipped with trauma‑informed, person-centered approaches tailored to aging individuals living with HIV.
Certification includes:
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Required Pre-Conference Workshop (May 20)
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SOLHA Foundations
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SOLHA Health
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SOLHA Mental Health
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Required breakout sessions during the conference
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Post‑session knowledge assessments and reflective practice assignments
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Guided tutorial on using the online learning platform
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Final in-person wrap‑up session
Advanced Learning Intensives — $200 Each (This program is designed to fit seamlessly within your conference schedule.)
Deep-dive, skill‑building workshops held pre‑conference.
Topics include: 3.5 CEUs
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Ethics Pre-Conference: Do No Harm, Do More Good: Ethical Considerations for HIV/AIDS Social Work- $200 This interactive workshop provides a structured, supportive space for participants to examine real-world ethical dilemmas commonly encountered in HIV social work practice, including boundary challenges, dual relationships, self-disclosure, confidentiality, and the ethical implications of public health monitoring and reporting requirements. Grounded in the NASW Code of Ethics, trauma-informed care, and the principle of “nothing about us without us,” the session will examine these challenges both for social workers and their clients. (In-Person or Online Option Available)
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Leadership Pre-Conference: Between Chaos and Care: Self-Leadership for HIV Social Work Leaders Navigating Uncertainty-$200 This interactive session explores the critical role of self-leadership for HIV social work leaders working amid constant change, chronic stress, and systemic uncertainty. Participants will examine how external pressures—such as funding instability, workforce burnout, moral distress, and evolving community needs—impact leadership capacity and personal wellbeing. Through reflective exercises and practical frameworks, the session invites leaders to reconnect with their values, strengthen emotional regulation, and cultivate resilience without sacrificing compassion or integrity. Attendees will leave with concrete strategies for leading themselves with clarity and care, even in chaotic environments, while fostering sustainable leadership practices that support both teams and communities. The session emphasizes that effective HIV leadership begins within—by balancing accountability with empathy, urgency with presence, and service with self-compassion(In-Person or Online Option Available)
Hotel Information
Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk
123 Losoya Street • San Antonio, TX 78205
Room Rate: $219 / night (Standard & Double)
Phone reservations: (210) 222‑1234
Group Code: NCSW2026
Click here to make your reservation.
Payment Options
- Credit Card: Select the PayPal link during checkout.
- Checks: Choose “Pay by check” at checkout.
Refund Policy
Refund requests must be submitted in writing by March 27, 2026. No-shows and requests received after this date are non‑refundable. Approved refunds will be processed within three weeks after the conference.
Email refund requests to valencia@collaborative-solutions.net.
CE Credit Information
Collaborative Solutions, Inc. (ACE Provider Approval #1548) is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Collaborative Solutions, Inc. maintains responsibility for this course(s). ACE Provider Approval Period: 05/16/2024 - 05/16/2027. Social workers participating in this conference will receive up to 16.25 continuing education credits.
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