The 38th National Conference on Social Work and HIV/AIDS
5/20/2026 - 5/23/2026
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST



Location: Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk, 123 Losoya Street, San Antonio, TX 78205


Registration ends on 5/23/2026



Event Description



REGISTRATION 
Early Bird Deadline: Friday, January 31, 2026, 11:59 PM EST 

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.
 
Registration Rate Type Fee and Valid Dates
Early‑Bird Registration $600 — December 8, 2025, to January 31, 2026
  • Continuing Education Credits: Unlock the opportunity to earn up to 18 valuable continuing education (CE) credits! Approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) for most courses (Valued at $500).
  • One-Year Access: To the PASWHA online library, featuring on-demand webinars, resources, and tools, including sessions recorded at the National Conference on Social Work and HIV/AIDS.
  • One-Year PASWHA Membership or Renewal: Membership to the Professional Association of Social Workers in HIV & AIDS (Valued at $100).
  • Exclusive Early Bird Swag Bag gift—don’t miss your chance to grab this exciting offer!
Standard Registration
$725 — January 31, 2026, to May 23, 2026
  • Continuing Education Credits: Unlock the opportunity to earn up to 18 valuable continuing education (CE) credits! Approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) for most courses (Valued at $500).
  • One-Year Access: To the PASWHA online library, featuring on-demand webinars, resources, and tools, including sessions recorded at the National Conference on Social Work and HIV/AIDS.
  • One-Year PASWHA Membership or Renewal: Membership to the Professional Association of Social Workers in HIV & AIDS (Valued at $100).
Presenter Rate $550 — Available to those with accepted abstracts. 

Presenters with accepted abstracts qualify for this rate. After the abstract scoring process is complete, the presenter will receive a discount code and further instructions.  

  • Continuing Education Credits: Unlock the opportunity to earn up to 18 valuable continuing education (CE) credits! Approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) for most courses (Valued at $500).
  • One-Year Access: To the PASWHA online library, featuring on-demand webinars, resources, and tools, including sessions recorded at the National Conference on Social Work and HIV/AIDS.
  • One-Year PASWHA Membership or Renewal: Membership to the Professional Association of Social Workers in HIV & AIDS (Valued at $100).
Student Rate $300 — To apply, email us from your official student account at theresa@collaborative-solutions.net to request your discount code before registering to ensure you receive the student rate.
Single‑Day Attendance $200 — For attendance on one conference day

Conference High-Level Agenda: 
Date Session Time
5/20/2026 Advance Pre-Conference Session 8:00 AM -12:00 PM
  Opening Plenary Session One 1:30 PM – 3:15 PM
  Breakout Session One                          3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
  Welcome Reception      5:15 PM- 7:00 PM 
05/21/2026  BREAKFAST SERVED 7: 30 AM -8:30 AM 
  Opening Plenary Session Two 8:30 AM – 9:45 AM
  Breakout Session Two  10:00 AM-11:15 AM 
  Breakout Session Three 11:30 AM -12:45 PM
  LUNCH ON YOUR OWN  12:45 PM-2:15 PM 
  Breakout Session Four  2:15 PM- 3:30 PM
  Breakout Session Five  3:45 PM-5:00 PM 
5/22/2026 BREAKFAST SERVED 7:30 AM -8:30 AM
  Opening Plenary Session Three     8:30 AM -9:45 AM
  Breakout Session Six 10:00 AM-11:15 AM   
  Breakout Session Seven 11:30 AM -12:45 PM
  LUNCH ON YOUR OWN 12:45 PM-2:15 PM 
  Breakout Session Eight 2:15 PM- 3:30 PM
  Breakout Session Nine 3:45 PM-5:00 PM 
5/23/2026 Breakout Session Ten 8:30 AM -9:30 AM 
  Closing Plenary Session Brunch              10:00 AM -12:00 PM 

Medical Case Management: $750 (Limited to 50 registrants) 
The MCM Certificate Program is designed to meet the HRSA guidelines for medical case management services, ensuring that professionals have the knowledge and clinical skills needed to support diverse client needs. This comprehensive training program is based on best practices, current MCM research, and valuable input from AIDS Service Organizations, Ryan White Grantees, and the Boston College Graduate School of Social Work.

Program Structure:
  • Nine Online Training Sessions: These sessions are conducted online, offering flexibility while ensuring learners gain a strong knowledge base in medical case management.
  • Two Full-Day, In-Person Workshops: These workshops total approximately 22 hours and provide hands-on experience in real-world case management scenarios.
  • MCM Conference Training Hours: Participants will complete 11.5 hours of Medical Case Management training at the conference. The remaining training hours will be completed online post-conference.
Program Features:
  • Flexible, online learning combined with in-person workshops
  • Progress tracking via a learning management system
  • First-come, first-served registration
Medical Case Management Schedule:
Date Session Time
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                   

Upon completion, you’ll be fully equipped to deliver effective medical case management services, with the skills to excel in your role and address clients' complex needs. You will have completed all MCM classes, but your registration also includes access to every session and the Closing Plenary on Saturday, May 24, 2026.


Elevate Your Learning: Intensive Pre-Conference Add-Ons: $200 (each) 

The Advanced Learning Intensive Pre-Conference is designed to provide participants with a highly focused, immersive educational experience that goes beyond traditional breakout sessions. These intensives offer extended time for in-depth exploration of complex topics, allowing attendees to engage in rigorous training that emphasizes both theoretical foundations and practical application.

Unlike standard sessions, these programs bridge the gap between conceptual frameworks and real-world implementation by integrating evidence-based practices, interactive exercises, and case-based learning. Participants will leave with actionable strategies, enhanced skills, and tools that can be immediately applied in their professional settings—strengthening their capacity to address emerging challenges. 

Sessions Offered
Ethics     
HIV& Aging 
Leadership & Professional Development
Clinical & Biomedical Advances

Refund Policy
Refund requests for reasons other than those specified must be submitted in writing by Friday, March 27, 2026, to receive a full refund. Requests may require a follow-up call for clarification before final approval. Approved refunds will be processed within three weeks of the conference's conclusion. Please note that event no-shows are not eligible for a refundTo submit your request: Please email
valencia@collaborative-solutions.net.

Payment Options 
If paying by credit card, select the PayPal link when checking out. If paying by check, select the Pay by check link. 


Questions or concerns? Don't hesitate to get in touch with Valencia Moss.

 

Hotel Information/Registration 

Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk
123 Losoya Street
San Antonio, Texas, 78205

Room Rates: $219 Avg/Night Standard & Double Beds 

If guests want to call in, call (210) 222-1234.
Group code to use: NCSW2026 

CLICK HERE TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION
 

Collaborative Solutions, Inc. (ACE Provider Approval #1548) is approved to offer continuing education in social work 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 18.75 ASWB CE credits.