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 

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:

  • Up to 16 ASWB‑approved CE credits (valued at $500)
  • One-year PASWHA Membership or renewal (valued at $100)
  • One-year access to the PASWHA online learning library
  • 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:

  • Up to 16 CE credits
  • PASWHA membership or renewal
  • One-year learning library access

Student Rate — $300

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:

  • 9 online training modules
  • 2 full-day in-person workshops (22 hours)
  • 11.5 hours of on-site conference training
  • LMS progress tracking
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         



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:

  • Required Pre-Conference Workshop (May 20)
    • SOLHA Foundations
    • SOLHA Health
    • SOLHA Mental Health
  • Required breakout sessions during the conference
  • Post‑session knowledge assessments and reflective practice assignments
  • Guided tutorial on using the online learning platform
  • 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

  • Ethics (In-Person or Online Option Available)  
  • Leadership & Professional Development
     

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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