Social Work Distance Education Conference

Removing Barriers and Expanding Borders Through Social Work Distance Education

2020 SWDE Conference Canceled

Given the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and a review of the SWDE survey responses, it has become apparent that the virtual launch of the 2020 SWDE conference is not fiscally viable this year and the conference has been fully canceled.

The SWDE proposal committee will provide the opportunity for all approved presentations to transfer to next year's conference, which will be held April 14-16, 2021. By April 30, 2020, all currently approved primary presenters will receive contact from SWDE to establish their preference in transitioning presentations to the 2021 conference.

Registration Refunds

Registration refunds for the 2020 conference will be provided using one of the following two options (please allow 6-8 weeks for processing):

Full 100% refund credited back to the original form of payment (administration fee has been waived)
Transition $400 of paid registration to cover the full cost of early bird registration for the 2021 conference. Any amount exceeding $400 will be credited back to the original form of payment.

In order to process your refund, please respond using the SWDE Registration Refund Method Selection so that your requests are captured accurately.

April 15-17, 2020 • Sheraton Gunter Hotel • San Antonio • Texas

Hosted by: Our Lady of the Lake University Worden School of Social Service

The social work profession strives to fight injustices and empower underserved communities. Through distance education, we can achieve global connection. Distance education can be utilized to reach potential students who may not have access to the social work profession. Social work education, provided through a distance-learning platform, allows students to grow where they live, enhancing social justice and reaching global communities.

In this high-speed, tech-driven world, it is more important than ever to share with and learn from one another. Together, we strive to create a meaningful and effective learning environment for our growing student communities.

Registration Rates

Early Bird (Aug. 1-Dec. 31, 2019) - $400
Regular Rate (Jan. 1-Feb. 28, 2020) - $450
Late Registration (after Feb. 28, 2020) - $485
Student Rate - $200 (to qualify for the student rate, the student cannot hold a full-time academic appointment)
International Virtual Presenter (must be presenting from outside of the United States) - $200

Sheraton Gunter Hotel San Antonio

202 East Houston Street, San Antonio, Texas 78205

Phone: 210-227-3241 • Reservations: 866-716-8136

Conference Rate: $179 per night

Built in 1909 and updated by a multimillion-dollar renovation, the Sheraton Gunter Hotel San Antonio combines the ageless grace of the 1900s with today's upscale amenities. From an old-fashioned barbershop to complimentary high-speed internet access at computer workstations in the lobby, they will keep you connected to what's important.

If selected dates are not available, contact amendez@sheratongunter.com with your booking request.

Book Now

Thank you for your interest in sponsoring the 6th annual Social Work Distance Education Conference. Together, our partnership will build a community of innovators and collaborators for the benefit of current and future students. We value your support and know that together we can make this annual conference stimulating and purposeful for all participants.

Below you will find sponsorship and vendor levels that will add value and enhance the conference experience. We respectfully ask for your support.

Title Sponsor - $4,000

Conference branded with your company's logo as the Title Sponsor in the following ways:
Conference website
Conference phone/tablet application
Social media postings
Email invitations and updates
Full page advertisement on program
Recognition at conference meals and special events
Optional breakout session or speaking opportunity with conference guests (specific opportunity to be determined in cooperation with Conference Committee)
Exhibit table display(s)
Full access to conference sessions and meals for up to three exhibitor representatives
Up to three exhibitor parking passes

Platinum Sponsor - $3,000

Conference branded with your company's logo as a Platinum Sponsor in the following ways:
Conference website
Conference phone/tablet application
Social media postings
Email invitations and updates
Half page advertisement on a digital program
Recognition at conference meals and special events
Exhibit table display(s)
Full access to conference sessions and meals for up to two exhibitor representatives
Up to two exhibitor parking passes

Gold Sponsor - $2,000

Conference branded with your company's logo as a Gold Sponsor in the following ways:
Conference website
Conference phone/tablet application
Social media postings
Email invitations and updates
Quarter page advertisement on a digital program
Exhibit table display(s)
Full access to conference sessions and meals for one exhibitor representatives
One exhibitor parking pass

Silver Sponsor - $1,000

Conference branded with your company's logo as a Silver Sponsor in the following ways:
Conference website
Conference phone/tablet application
Social media postings
Email invitations and updates
Business card size advertisement on a digital program
Exhibit table display and one exhibitor representative

Bronze Sponsor - $500

Conference branded with your company's logo as a Bronze Sponsor in the following ways:
Conference website
Social media postings
Exhibit table display and one exhibitor representative

Become a Sponsor or Vendor

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

10 a.m.-5 p.m. - Registration

1-2 p.m. - General Session – Keynote Speaker

2-2:45 p.m. - Breakout Sessions

3-3:30 p.m. - Snacks

3-3:45 p.m. - Breakout Sessions

4-4:45 p.m. - Breakout Sessions

5-5:45 p.m. - Breakout Sessions

6-8 p.m. - Reception

Thursday, April 16, 2020

8 a.m.-5 p.m. - Registration

8-9:00 a.m. - Breakfast

9-9:45 a.m. - Breakout Sessions

10-10:45 a.m. - Breakout Sessions

11-11:45 a.m. - Breakout Sessions

12-1 p.m. - Lunch

1:15-2 p.m. - Breakout Sessions

2:15-3 p.m. - Breakout Sessions

3-3:30 p.m. - Snacks

3:15-4 p.m. - Breakout Sessions

4:15-5 p.m. - Breakout Sessions

5:15-6 p.m. - Breakout Sessions

Dinner on your own

Friday, April 17, 2020

7:30-8:30 a.m. - Breakfast

8-11 a.m. - Registration

8-8:45 a.m. - Breakout Sessions