2025 Annual Conference 

Wednesday & Thursday

April 2-3, 2025

The largest meeting of Social Workers in South Dakota! 

Sioux Falls Convention Center, Sioux Falls, SD

Reserve your room at the Sheraton

SF Convention Center

All professions are welcome! 

9.5 CEU's. 

The SD Chapter of NASW is approved as a provider for continuing education by the South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners, Provider# 1017. NASW is a pre-approved sponsor for Counselors and Marriage & Family Therapists. NASW is a pre-approved sponsor for the South Dakota Board of Addiction and Prevention Professionals (BAPP).

EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS MARCH 10, 2025 

In-person and virtual options

If four or more people from the same agency are attending the conference, please send an email to jvandercoy.naswsd@socialworkers.org for a group discount code. 

Contact hours available!

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Keynote Address:

"Bridging the Gaps: Empowering Communities with Belief and Action”- Dawn Marie Johnson


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Keynote Speaker Dawn Marie Johnson. MSW

Dawn Marie, a passionate advocate and influential community leader from the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate of the Lake Traverse Reservation, holds a Master’s in Social Work from the University of South Dakota. She made history in 2023 as the first woman of color elected to the Sioux Falls School District School Board, where she continues to champion equitable education. Beyond her role in education, Dawn Marie actively contributes to her community through service on the Bridging the Gap Board and the Levitt at the Falls Foundation. More on Dawn Marie Johnson