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General Information

CSWE's Annual Program Meeting (APM) is the preeminent annual conference for social work educators, students, deans, and directors worldwide. Each year, the APM brings together more than 2,500 individual members as well as the largest gathering of graduate and undergraduate programs of professional social work education.

APM Programming

Can CSWE help me promote my session and research or exhibit booth?
Yes! Please view our marketing toolkit for sample emails, social media posts, and graphics!
 
How can students volunteer?
Students can volunteer for 4-hour consecutive shifts, Thursday through Sunday, October 24–27, during daytime hours. There are no evening volunteer hours. Full-time and part-time students are eligible; they must not hold a full-time academic appointment. Student enrollment status must be verified for each student registration or membership application and renewal. Confirmation of student membership will be sent after review of the required documentation.

Students must submit verification (see sample letters for one student or multiple students) from their program directors to apm@cswe.org with documentation of their enrollment status (degree level) and projected graduation date for that degree level; and confirmation that the student does not hold a full-time professional position, including any academic appointment.
 
 If I am presenting, do I have to register for the meeting?
Yes. All presenters are required to register to present their abstracts and research.
 
What is the 2024 APM Cancellation and Refund Policy?
Submit registration cancellations via e-mail by Wednesday, October 2, 2024. No requests for refunds will be honored if they are e-mailed after this date. Registrants who do not cancel by Wednesday, October 2, 2024, and fail to attend the APM will be charged the full registration fee.

Note: Thursday, October 24, 2024, Institutes and Summitt session fees are nonrefundable.
Refunds will be less a $75 administrative fee and must specify the payee. Refunds will be based on the original form of payment and processed within 30 days after the completion of the meeting. Refunds will not be processed after Monday, December 2, 2024. Please cancel housing reservations directly with your hotel.

CSWE is not liable for cancellation fees charged by hotels, airlines, or other means of transportation. By submitting a completed registration form, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the cancellation policy.

Substitution Policy
Substitution of registrations is permitted prior to the APM and on site. Submit substitutions via e-mail by Wednesday, October 2, 2024. After this date, please make any substitutions at the APM Registration Desk on site.

Only one substitution is permitted per original registrant. The individual submitting the substitution request is responsible for all financial obligations (any balance due) associated with that substitution as well as updating any contact information.
 
Where are the APM sessions being held?
All plenaries and most educational sessions will be held at the Kansas City Convention Center. A few sessions and events will be held in the adjacent Loews Hotel. 
 
 Will there be workshops or professional development opportunities at the 2024 APM?
Please visit the Summits and Institutes page for more information. In addition, more than half the sessions offer CE credit. You must purchase a CE package to claim these credits.
 
Where can I find a list of sessions and event times?
View the schedule for a list of sessions and event times and locations. The session listings are also available in the mobile app, available October 21. 
 
Is there a program book?
CSWE no longer publishes a program book. For those who prefer to peruse a print schedule, there is a Session Guide available as a PDF download.

What are the advantages of using the website and app to manage my schedule?
You can save sessions to your profile that sync between the website and app by logging in and using the "favorite" feature on the schedule pages. In addition, changes to the schedule are reflected in real-time, and notifications help ensure you don't miss out on key events. 
 
What types of sessions are being offered?
The 2024 APM will provide a multitude of educational offerings. APM presentations are organized by tracks, allowing meeting participants to quickly locate and gauge their interest in specific sessions. You can find a list of the 2024 APM tracks here.

Session proposals are assigned to tracks by their submitters. Each track is led by two volunteer chairs, who review scores and comments submitted by proposal reviewers and provide recommendations regarding acceptance to the Council on Conferences and Faculty Development. Track chairs and co-chairs may help answer questions related to the tracks' subject areas.

Support Services

 What kind of accessibility arrangements are available?
CSWE will provide support services on request. Please request accessibility services or accommodations for people who experience disabilities at the time of registration and/or 4 weeks in advance to maximize our efforts. Contact information for accessibility services is forthcoming.
 
What kind of childcare services are available?
Please inquire about childcare services with the concierge at your selected hotel. Be certain to make arrangements prior to your arrival in Kansas City.
 
Will there be areas for privacy at the meeting venue (e.g., lactation, prayer, quiet)?
The conference venues will have designated areas for privacy. Please check back for specific locations and information.
 
Will there be wheelchairs or scooters available to rent?
Please inquire at the registration desk.
 
What kind of seating will be available at events for those with mobility needs or who are unable to stand for long periods of time?
There will be seating marked “Reserved for Accessible Seating” at all plenaries. All events and receptions will have seating available for those who are unable to stand for long periods of time.
 
What accessibility services will be available during the plenaries?
All plenary events will have interpreting services and will have front-row seating reserved for those with mobility, visual, or interpreting needs.
 
Are meals included with conference registration?
No meals are included with conference registration. However, food and beverage served at the networking, opening, and closing receptions are complimentary with conference registration.

What if I have a question that hasn't been answered yet?
Please contact us at apm@cswe.org.