The Forward Thinking Summit is uniquely positioned to bring together social work and human service leaders, international experts, researchers, and practitioners in an informative event…
…resulting in attendees at all levels leaving with cutting-edge social service management strategies. You will have ample opportunities to network with colleagues at the conference venue and at social gatherings offsite.
The summit will feature plenary sessions, invitational presentations, and workshops. As we prepare for NSWM’s Forward Thinking Summit, please check back occasionally to see updated information.

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
- Thursday, June 3th- Friday June 4th
- Monday, June 7th- Friday, June 11th
- Monday, June 7th – Keynote
- Policy Fellows Virtual Poster Presentations

The theme for the Forward Thinking Summit…
A Vision for the Future: Maximizing Social Impact
…examines the role and possibilities of public and non-profit organizations in the 21st Century. Specific attention will be given to innovative approaches and strategies that enable public and non-profits to maximize their social impact.

2021 KEYNOTE SPEAKER
TO BE ANNOUNCED…

2021 POLICY FELLOWS POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Sponsored by The New York Community Trust, the NSWM Policy Fellows Program encourages social workers in management to be at the forefront of policy.

2021 SUMMIT REGISTRATION
INSTITUTES
What is your vision for the future? As leaders in the human services space, vision is crucial as it acts as a roadmap for the future. In essence, it gives you purpose and direction. As we all navigate the challenges posed by COVID-19, it is important that we still maintain hope and vision for the future. Knowing what you know now, what is your vision for the future? How will YOU maximize social impact?
Join us for The Network for Social Work Management’s first-ever Virtual Emerging Leaders Institute.
TBD


Join doctoral colleagues and faculty for a pre-conference institute focused on research in human services management and organizations. Leading faculty and scholars will discuss current research in management and organizations; scholarship collaborations; publication and dissemination; external funding; and research-to-action initiatives with public and non-profit organizations. Doctoral participants will have the opportunity to discuss their own dissertation or other research.
June 3-4, 2021