11:45am - 12:00pm ET - Opening Remarks

12:00pm - 1:00pm ET  - Keynote Presentation 

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Daniel Barron, MD, PhD, Medical Director of the Interventional Pain Psychiatry Program, Brigham and Women's Hospital

In this session, we will explore data and trends in online safety, including online enticement and sextortion, and how some of these issues can affect children both online and in "real life." We will also discuss recognizing early warning signs, prevention strategies, and how to empower social workers, children, and families with free tools and resources.

Belinda B. Swan, MPAff, Senior Program Manager-Outreach and Partnerships, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

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Janniece Sleigh, Executive Director, The ARC of Harris County

Technology is impacting the practice of social work. On the one hand, the National Association of Social Workers is one of the founding members of Behavioral Health Information Technology Coalition seeking to provide line social workers with health IT systems. At the same time, new artificial intelligence chatbots present both opportunities and threats to the profession. But there is a clear path forward.

Alfonso Guida Jr., J.D., President & CEO, Guide Consulting Services, Inc.

In an increasingly digital world, many rural and marginalized populations remain disconnected due to limited internet and technology access. This session explores the impact of the digital divide and offers strategies to promote digital equity in rural communities. Participants will gain tools to help bridge access gaps and support individuals, families, and communities through equitable digital inclusion.

Rebekah Dunaway, MSW, MPA, LGSW- BSW, Recruitment and Advising Coordinator and Clinical Instructor, West Virginia University

Challice LaRose, MSW, LGSW, BSW, Online Coordinator & Clinical Instructor, West Virginia University

In a profession built on compassion, social workers often carry the weight of others while neglecting their own capacity for rest. Beyond Burnout: How Technology + Task Strategies Create Space for Rest and Renewal explores how intentional use of technology and practical task management can transform self-care from an afterthought into a sustainable practice. Participants will learn actionable strategies to reduce overwhelm, protect their energy, and use innovative tools to create balance and longevity in their work.

Dr. Marya Wright, LCSW

This session will review how artificial intelligence (AI) is currently being used in health insurance and the policy landscape on how it is regulated, and how it is not. The session will also identify opportunities and recommendations for stronger protections.

Deborah Steinberg, J.D., Senior Health Policy Attorney, Legal Action Center

Social work is entering a new era of practice as AI tools become part of our professional landscape. This session offers a conversation about what AI means for social workers, drawing on current research and practitioner perspectives to explore the opportunities and challenges shaping practice today. Participants will leave with a clearer sense of how to approach AI with curiosity and critical thinking as we consider what comes next for the profession.

Johanna Creswell Báez, PhD, LCSW, Assistant Professor & MSW Director, University of Colorado, Social Work Department, Colorado Springs

11:45am - 12:00pm Opening Remarks 

12:00pm - 1:00pm Keynote

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly prevalent in social work to conduct client risk assessments, assist people in crisis, strengthen prevention efforts, record clinical notes, identify systemic biases in the delivery of social services, provide social work supervision and education, and predict social worker burnout and service outcomes, among other uses. This presentation will examine cutting-edge ethical issues related to social workers’ use of AI; apply relevant ethical standards; and outline elements of a strategy for social workers’ ethical use of AI. Dr. Frederic Reamer will examine ethical issues and risks related to informed consent and client autonomy; privacy and confidentiality; transparency; potential client misdiagnosis; client abandonment; client surveillance; plagiarism, dishonesty, fraud, and misrepresentation; algorithmic bias and unfairness; and use of evidence-based AI tools.

Frederic G. Reamer, PhD, Professor Emeritus, School of Social Work, Rhode Island College

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Victoria Ferguson-Young, MDiv, Victim Services Coordinator, National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life

Ann Laatsch, JD, Justice System Coordinator, National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life

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Tianca Crocker, PhD, Assistant Professor, School of Social Work, UNC Charlotte

The 5 Cs combine current research and evidence to inform parents about kids and screens based on their children’s developmental stages. They show how different developmental stages influence media use, and healthy media habits to strive for at home. The 5 Cs are designed to meet kids, teens and parents where they are, build insight and communication skills, and motivate for healthy behavior change.

Tiffany Munzer, MD, FAAP, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Michigan

Discover how immersive technologies are transforming social work education through the Florida Institute for Child Welfare’s Experiential Learning Lab. This session explores virtual reality and interactive digital tools that build empathy, decision-making skills, and trauma-informed practice.

Kyle Cook, M.A., Program Manager, Academic Innovation, Florida Institute for Child Welfare, FSU

Katerina Manias, M.A., Program Director of Learning Technology Integration, Florida Institute for Child Welfare, FSU

Malaika Samples, Ed.D., M.P.A., Florida Institute for Child Welfare

This two-part session explores key ethical considerations in telehealth practice. Part A, “Location Matters,” addresses questions when providing services across state lines. Part B, “Mind the App,” examines the ethical use of technology and therapy apps, highlighting privacy, confidentiality, and professional responsibility in the digital age.

Julie Black, LCSW-C, Sr. Ethics and Professional Review Associate, NASW Office of Ethics and Professional Review

Joanne Hessmiller, PhD, LCSW, NASW National Ethics Committee

This is an interactive virtual session designed to help social workers build practical AI literacy for everyday practice. Participants will learn how to craft effective prompts using tools like ChatGPT to enhance clinical interventions, documentation, program planning, and grant writing. The session explores real-world examples across individual, community, and organizational levels of practice, emphasizing ethical, equitable, and human-centered use of AI. Social workers will leave with ready-to-use strategies to integrate AI responsibly and a free guide with over 300 prompts for social work practice.

Dr. Marina Badillo-Diaz, LCSW, MABD Consulting

Wrapping up two days of discussions, insights, challenges, and opportunities at the intersection of technology and social work, this session will help chart a course for where we need to go next, and highlight ideas for how we might get there on behalf of our profession and the clients and communities we serve.

Dr. Lauri Goldkind, PhD, Graduate School of Social Service, Fordham University