Please click the links below to see the full agenda for each day of the 2023 conference.
To access the program for the 2023 conference, click here.
Thursday August 3rd: Annual Meeting
Day 1 of our gathering will host our annual members’ meeting. All members are invited to the meeting, where members of the Board of Directors and our Executive Team will provide programmatic and fiscal updates on the organization. Leaders of our committees will share efforts made in CHW policy, workforce development, and business development.
During the annual meeting, members in good standing will vote in the newest members of the board. All members are invited to the annual meeting, but only members in good standing, meaning your membership is up to date as of July 1, 2023. Members can still register for the conference after July 1st, and as long as their membership is still active after that date, they will still be able to vote at the conference. To check your membership expiration date, visit https://nachw.memberclicks.net/, go to your profile, and there you will see your membership expiration date.
Non-members will not be able to attend the annual meeting. If you are a non-member and would like to become one, navigate to https://nachw.org/membership/ to learn about our individual and organizational membership, and become a member before July 1st if you would like voting privileges.
Friday August 4th: Unity Day 1
The start of our Unity Conference. Our Unity Conference will start with a breakfast gathering of attendees, along with a gathering for CHWs and Allies. Throughout the day, attendees will have a choice of one or two 1 hour and 15 minute workshops, or a 2 hour and 15 minute training. All workshops and trainings will include certificates of completion/CEUs. During the day, the exhibit hall will also be open, featuring booths by sponsors, businesses, organizations and educational services. An exciting craft market of local and CHW vendors will be housed in the exhibit hall, where attendees can purchase wares and get to know some of the local businesses in Austin Texas.
In the afternoon, attendees will enjoy a lunch and keynote speaker, along with some time for socializing.
Friday Evening: Celebratory Gala
On Friday evening, starting at 6:30pm, a celebratory gala will be hosted in the main ballroom. There is no additional fee to attend the gala, but attendees do need to register by selecting the gala in their registration form. During the gala, guests will be served dinner, and awards will be given to CHWs nominated by their peers. Our program will be followed by music and dancing, so bring your party hats and dress to impress.
Saturday August 5th: Unity Day 2
On Day 2 of the Unity Conference, will start with a breakfast gathering of attendees, along with sessions for regional affinity groups. During breakfast NACHW would like to invite states and/or regions to come together with facilitators to connect, network, and plan future advocacy goals. Throughout the day, attendees will have a choice of one or two 1 hour and 15 minute workshops, or a 2 hour and 15 minute training. All workshops and trainings will include certificates of completion/CEUs. During the day, the exhibit hall will also be open, featuring booths by sponsors, businesses, organizations and educational services. Poster presentations will also be happening in a designated area. An exciting craft market of local and CHW vendors will be housed in the exhibit hall, where attendees can purchase wares and get to know some of the local businesses in Austin Texas.
In the afternoon, attendees will enjoy a lunch and keynote speaker, along with some time for socializing. Join us back in the ballroom one last time for closing remark and thank-yous from NACHW’s Executive Director and other guests.