45th Annual Jax State Social Work Conference

Jacksonville State University 45th Annual Social Work Conference

Join Us for the 45th Annual Jacksonville State University Social Work Conference and Earn 5.5 Continuing Education Hours.

Mark your calendars for Friday, March 20, 2026, as we come together at the Anniston City Meeting Center in Anniston, Alabama for our 45th Annual JSU Social Work Conference. This year’s theme, Training Grounds: Where Resilience Takes Root, honors the development of a trauma-responsive, rural behavioral health workforce

Connect with social work students, alumni, and practitioners from across Alabama as we explore transformative ideas, share insights, and strengthen the fabric of rural social work practice. Our conference will feature engaging sessions focused on ethics-values-community accountability, supervision + leadership, family serving systems, clinical & health practice in rural contexts, and aging. Sessions are led by dynamic speakers.

What You’ll Gain:

• Timely knowledge and practical tools to enhance your social work practice.
• 5.5 CEs to advance your professional credentials.
• Opportunities to network and collaborate with social work professionals statewide.
• Morning refreshments and a Honey Baked Ham boxed lunch included with registration.
• Conference Swag

Important Note: Lunch is not guaranteed for registrations completed after [03/10/2026].

Be a part of this inspiring event as we join forces to elevate social work practice and empower communities. We can’t wait to see you there!

Tentative Schedule of Events

7:30am – 8:00am – Exhibitors Arrive

8:00 am – 8:45 am – PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION, REFRESHMENTS, EXHIBITS

8:45 am – 9:00 am – WELCOME (Dean Newton + Dr. Wickersham)

9:00am – 9:15am - Awards + RECOGNITIONS (Mrs. Snider)

9:15 am – 10:30 am – PLENARY SESSION 1: Dr. Allan Barsky (Smart Tech, Algorithms, and Social Work Ethics in the Age of AI)

10:30 am – 10:45 am: BREAK

10:45 am – 12:00 pm: PLENARY SESSION 2: DM + TG (Grant Information)

12:00 pm – 12:45 pm: BREAK FOR LUNCH

12:45 pm – 1:45 pm: BREAKOUT SESSIONS 1

1:45 pm – 1:55 pm: TRANSITION BREAK

1:55 pm – 2:55 pm: BREAKOUT SESSIONS 2

2:55 pm – 3:15 pm: BREAK, EXHIBITS, SILENT AUCTION

3:15 pm – 4:15 pm: BREAKOUT SESSIONS 3

Conference Participant Fees

Registration fees in effect from 1/10/26 to 3/9/26. Late registrations will incur an additional $20 fee. Registration closes Friday 3/13/2026 by 5pm.

· Alumni and Jax State Employees (Includes one conference ticket +CE Credit + lunch + swag): $85.

· All other Participants (Includes one conference ticket + CE Credit + lunch + swag): $105.

· Current Jax State Students (Includes one conference ticket + lunch + swag): $15.

· Outside College/University Students (Includes one conference ticket + lunch + swag): $20.

Conference Participant Late Registration Notes

Late Registration begins 3/10/26 and will incur an additional $20 fee. Registration closes Friday 3/13/2026 by 5pm.

· Alumni and Jax State Employees (Includes one conference ticket +CE Credit + lunch + swag): $105.

· All other Participants (Includes one conference ticket + CE Credit + lunch + swag): $125.

Exhibitor Booths Fees

24 Booths Total – we will not exceed capacity. It is best to register early.

Registration fees in effect from 1/10/26 to 3/9/26. Late registrations will incur an additional $20 fee. Registration closes Friday 3/13/2026 by 5pm.

· One Exhibitor Booth (Includes one conference ticket + lunch + swag): $125.

· 2nd Person in Booth: $30

· CE Credit = $25/pp

Exhibitor Booth Late Registration Notes

Late Registration begins 3/10/26 and will incur an additional $20 fee. Exhibitor booth registration closes Friday 3/13/2026 by 5pm.

One Exhibitor Booth (Includes one conference ticket + lunch + swag): $145.

2nd Person in Booth: $50

CE Credit = $25/pp

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