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The Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors, Inc. (BPD) is dedicated to the promotion of excellence in Baccalaureate Social Work Education. Our first annual conference was hosted in Nazareth, Kentucky in 1983. From its humble beginning with 53 attendees and 21 presentations, the annual conference is the premiere event for baccalaureate social work education. We are excited and planning another amazing conference. Can't wait to see you in 2026!


Notifications of Acceptance will be received by November 1st to primary presenters!

SAVE THE DATE
APRIL 14-17, 2027
Renaissance Hotel, Chicago, IL
 
2027 Conference registration will open November 2, 2026

Conference and Membership are two different registrations.
See JOIN BPD tab for Membership updates. 
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Early bird registration: November 2, 2026 – January 15, 2027

Registration: January 16, 2027 – March 24, 2027

 

Registration Costs:

Pre-conference is included with full conference registration

 

Members: Membership registration is separate from conference registration.

Early Bird: Full conference: $485

Regular rate: Full conference: $585

Single day: $325

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Non-members: Cost efficient to become a member of BPD

Early Bird: Full conference: $800

Regular rate: Full conference: $900

Single day: $475

 

Emeritus Member: Membership registration is separate from conference registration.

Full conference: $325

Single day: $225

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Cost of CEs: $125 if purchased online during registration; $200 if purchased onsite at conference

 

Cost of extra ticket for award breakfast: $75 (for visitors not attending conference)

 

 

Students:

Student conference + Full conference:

  • With 4-hour block volunteer requirement: $25 (volunteers will receive t-shirt) 

Student will be billed if they do not complete volunteer requirement. Please include faculty mentor on registration. 

  • Student Without volunteer requirement: $150

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You can also register for membership through conference checkout. 

* Don't forget your CE registration! *

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Contact Us

333 John Carlyle Street, Suite 400 

Alexandria, VA 22314

 

Dr. Peggy Pittman-Munke, President 

Tel: 703.519.2043

Fax: 703.683.8099

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BPD is dedicated to the promotion of excellence in Baccalaureate Social Work Education 

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