22nd Annual POWER Conference
March 7, 2025
Pre-conference: February 7
Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex
Wichita, KS
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Fees
| Early Bird: $150 (ENDS FEBRUARY 2!) Regular: $175 Student: $50 |
Pre-Conference Full Day: $100 Pre-Conference Half Day: $50 Boxed Lunch: $10 |
Attendees ages 60 and above receive a 10% discount on main conference registration! Use code: 25SENIOR
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If you have any questions or need assistance, contact the Conference Office at conference.office@wichita.edu or at 316-978-6493.
Theme
The theme for the 2025 conference is EmPOWER to H.E.A.L. - Health Equity for Action and Learning.
We stand at a critical juncture in the intersection of health and social work. Health equity is not merely a matter of equal access to care, but a fundamental principle that underscores the need to address the disparities and social determinants that impact individuals' health outcomes. Social work, with its deep-rooted commitment to justice and human dignity, plays a pivotal role in this endeavor.
Our conference is designed to explore the vital connections between social work and health equity, examining how we can collectively address the systemic barriers that perpetuate health disparities. Through a series of engaging presentations and speakers, we will delve into innovative practices, research findings, and policy developments that are shaping the future of our field. There are many fields of practice which intersect with health equity – mental health, addiction, aging, education, forensic, medical, child welfare, policy, military, international, and veterans.. just to name a few!
Continuing Education
This program is approved by the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board for continuing education for social workers. The general session conference program is approved for 6.5 contact hours applicable toward re-licensure. (BSRB approval #05-001)
Safety Pre-Conference Workshop: Participants may use this training to receive six (6) safety continuing education credits to meet compliance with KSA 2009 Supp. 65-6313.
Ethics Pre-Conference Workshop: Participants may use this training to receive three (3) contact hours of professional ethics requirements.
Diagnostics AM Pre-Conference Workshop: Participants may use this training to receive three (3) contact hours of professional diagnostics requirements.
Diagnostics PM Pre-Conference Workshop: Participants may use this training to receive three (3) contact hours of professional diagnostics requirements.
Navigating the Intersection: NASW Code of Ethics and Ethical Use of AI in Social Work Practice Main Conference Session: Participants may use this training to receive three (3) contact hours of professional ethics requirements.
Sponsors & Exhibitors
Is your company or organization looking to connect with members of the helping professions? With 160+ social workers and helping professionals in attendance, the POWER Conference is an excellent avenue to reach job seekers of all education and professional levels. POWER Conference attendees include social workers, clinical therapists, counselors, professors, and BSW/MSW students.
Check out our sponsorship opportunities below!
Register as Sponsor or Exhibitor
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You should be then be directed to Add a Registration by entering a code. Type code 25POWERSPEX and click the blue "Submit Code" button to continue to the registration form. Fill out the form and pay to complete your registration.
If you have any questions or need assistance, contact the Conference Office at conference.office@wichita.edu or at 316-978-6493.