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BUILDING THE FUTURE: A CALL FOR SOCIAL WORK ACTION

NASW-NJ ANNUAL CONFERENCE

APRIL 26-28, 2026

EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS

NASW-NJ Welcomes You! BACK TO ATLANTIC CITY FOR THE 2026 NASW-NJ ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION Join us at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, NJ. We expect over 1,000 attendees! Paying by credit card? Register Online at https://cvent.me/qWX11V

Here’s why you should join us there.

Inclusion NASW-NJ chapter values intentionality and is driven by our commitment to foster community. The 2026 NASW-NJ Annual Conference is a place where social workers of diverse professional backgrounds gather to be celebrated and empoweredIt aims to create a space for every voice — from clinicians, to students, to social workers in schools, medical fields, government, and many other areas — to collaborate and lead effectively. Last year we gathered over 1,000 social workers and this year we are dedicated to continuing our mission to advance in ethical and evidence-based practices that will serve social workers who are shaping the future of the profession and communities they serve. By becoming a sponsor or exhibitor, you become a part of this seasoned community of professionals who are gathering from all over the state, looking for resources and tools to be excellent in their field. Aligning yourself with us gives you the opportunity to be a resource and the opportunity to collaborate with leaders in the profession. As an exhibitor you’ll have access to engagement opportunities with our attendees, exclusive events for exhibitors and sponsors, and visibility through our app and other forms of communication.

Inspiration Position yourself to be part of the shaping of our future. This year’s conference aims to inspire social workers in forward thinking approaches through motivational keynotes and practical workshops that can transform ethical and evidence-based practice modalities. NASW-NJ diligently gathers talented speakers and presenters to equip New Jersey social workers with the skills needed to deliver exceptional services in their communities and organizations. This year’s theme, Bridging the Gap, Building the Future: A Call for Social Work Action, centers on the essential role social workers play in connecting people to resources, communities to solutions, and today’s challenges to tomorrow’s progress. From direct practice to policy and advocacy, the conference will spotlight the conversations, connections, and collective action needed to move our profession forward.

Diversity NASW-NJ is committed to creating a welcoming atmosphere for attendees, sponsors and exhibitors that celebrates and invites diversity in areas of practice, professional background, cultural background and experience. Sponsoring or exhibiting at this event aligns your brand with the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We invite you to take a seat at the table and showcase your organization’s commitment to serving diverse communities and to connect with the passion social workers share for equitable solutions.

RETURN ON INVESTMENT Why sponsor/exhibit? Prior to our Covid-enforced break from in-person conferences, 75% of our sponsors & exhibitors returned yearly and often increased their presence, demonstrating a significant return on investment. Additionally, many of our exhibitors and sponsors join us in yearround partnerships as well, continuing their outreach to and conversations with the audiences they most desire to connect with throughout the year. NASW-NJ communications reach more than 30,000 professional social workers, students and faculty, and the broader helping/nonprofit community. The Conference attracts participants from around the nation and international participants, as well. As the largest professional conference in the region, the opportunities to connect with your target audience are unparalleled.

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Exhibit Booth Details EXHIBIT SHOW DAYS APRIL 26 - 28 Each 10’ X 10’ Booth Package Includes: 1 – 6’ table 2 – chairs 1 – pre-printed one-line ID sign 1 – wastebasket

Pipe and Drape in Conference color scheme Carpeting provided by hotel Free wireless internet Electricity, additional furnishings can be purchased

To read the Sponsor/Exhibitor Terms and Conditions, go to https://bit.ly/NASWNJTerms2026

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS Hard Rock Hotel & Casino 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401 The 2026 NASW-NJ Annual Conference and Exhibition will be held at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City. Special room rates of $79 plus fees and taxes have been reserved for conference attendees. Rooms must be booked by April 12, 2026 to receive the special rate. Reserve online Reserve by phone: 609-449-6860 and mention group code: GNAS26Z

See you in Atlantic City!

ADVERTISE IN OUR CONFERENCE PROGRAM

Last Year's Conference Program Cover

ADVERTISEMENT OPTIONS FULL PAGE AD Dimensions: 8” x 10.5” (no bleed) Price: $750

HALF PAGE AD Dimensions: 8” x 5" (no bleed) Price: $500

QUARTER PAGE AD Dimensions: 3.75" x 5” (no bleed) Price: $350

Ads must be received by March 27 to guarantee inclusion in the program. Please provide your ad in jpg, png, or pdf format.

Advertise in the Conference Mobile App

Used by all attendees! SPONSORED POSTS Sponsored post w/ Exhibit Booth purchase - $150 Sponsored post only - $200

Will appear in the activity stream or push notifications

Career Center Listing Let our attendees know you’re hiring! Includes hyperlink to full job description and/or your Careers page. Career Center listing w/ Exhibit Booth purchase - $100 Career Center listing only - $150

Logo, URL, and Job listings must be received by March 27

Conference Exhibitor Packages & Special Event Sponsorships Special Event Sponsorships

Gold Exhibitor Package

Silver Exhibitor Package

Exhibit Booth Only (For Profit Rate)

Exhibit Booth Only (Non- Profit Rate)

Gold exhibitor package included for purchases of $3,500 or higher

$2,200 (early bird) $2,450 (regular rate)

$1,700 (early bird) $1,950 (regular rate)

$1,200 (early bird) $1,400 (regular rate)

$1,000 (early bird) $1,200 (regular rate)

Reserved High Traffic Booth Location

Reserved booth location

Full page interior program ad (8” x 10.5” [no bleed])

Quarter page interior program ad (3.75" x 5” [no bleed])

1 exhibitor continental breakfast on Monday

1 complimentary attendee registration

Listing in conference program

Optional PreConference Plenary Sponsor (Sunday) $2,500 Keynote Presentation Sponsor (Sunday) $3,000 70th Anniversary Celebration Sponsor $2,500

Student Leadership Summit Sponsor $6,000 Conference Meals Sponsor $3,500 each Dance Party (Monday) $8,000 Conference App Sponsor $4,000 Registrations Station Sponsor $5,000 Exhibitor Hall Grand Opening Sponsor $4,000

2 exhibitor lunches on Monday 2 exhibitor continental breakfasts on Monday 1 mobile app post/day

1 exhibitor lunch on Monday 1 exhibitor continental breakfast on Monday Listing in conference program

Listing in conference program Inclusion in preconference e-blast announcing major participating organizations Pre-conference social media mention announcing major participating organizations Inclusion in postconference e-blast thanking major participating organizations

EXHIBIT SHOW DAYS: APRIL 26 - 28 Early Bird rates available through March 6, where applicable

Year-Round Sponsorships Take your outreach to the next level with our year-round sponsorships (includes a featured presence at the Annual Conference plus year-round marketing benefits) The profession of social work is rooted in partnerships; building relationships that support our communities, make us stronger and propel us further. We want to partner with people, organizations and institutions that share a vision of stronger, more vibrant communities. NASW-NJ Chapter offers year round partnership opportunities that help support the profession of social work in the state. To learn more about our Year Round Sponsor opportunities or to become a Year Round Sponsor, contact info.naswnj@socialworkers.org

Champion

$5,000

Programs Sponsorship of one-day Continuing Education Program (up to 6 CEUs) OR Co-sponsorship of CEU certificate program Sponsorship of 4 Community Conversations (Virtual brown bags) Advertisement Partner spotlight in Focus quarterly magazine (circulation 7,000) 2 months website retargeting (guaranteed 25,000 views per month) 1 sponsored e-blast (30,000 recipients) 5 job postings on online NASW-NJ Job Center Annual Conference 1 complimentary 2026 conference registration Complimentary 2026 conference exhibit booth Sponsorship logo/link on all conference websites and publications Sponsorship listing logo/link in newSWire pre/post conference (circulation 30K)

Ambassador

$7,500

Program

Annual Conference

Sponsorship of one-day CE Program (up to 6 CEUs)

2 complimentary 2026 conference registrations

Complimentary 2026 conference exhibit booth

Co-sponsorship of CEU certificate program

Sponsorship logo/link on all conference websites

Sponsorship of 4 Community Conversations (Virtual

and publications

brown bags)

Sponsorship logo/link in newSWire pre/post

Advertising

conference

Partner spotlight in Focus quarterly magazine (circulation 7,000) 3 months of website retargeting (guaranteed 25,000 views per month) 2 sponsored e-blasts (30,000 recipients) 6 job postings on online NASW-NJ Job Center

Mover $10,000

Shaker $15,000

Program

Sponsorship of one-day Continuing Education

Sponsorship of 2 one-day Continuing Education

Program (up to 6 CEUs) OR

Program (up to 12 CEUs) OR

Co-sponsorship of CEU certificate program

Sponsorship of CEU certificate program

Sponsorship of 4 Community Conversations (Virtual

Sponsorship of 6 Community Conversations

brown bags)

(Virtual brown bags)

Advertising

Banner Advertisement in weekly e-newsletter,

newSWire for one year (circulation 30,000)

Partner spotlight in Focus quarterly magazine

(circulation 7,000)

3 months of website retargeting (guaranteed

3 months website retargeting (guaranteed 25,000

25,000 views per month)

views per month)

3 sponsored e-blasts (30,000 recipients each)

4 sponsored e-blasts (30,000 recipients each)

1 year of unlimited job postings on online NASW-NJ

1 year of unlimited job postings on online NASW-

Job Center

NJ Job Center

Annual Conference

4 complimentary 2026 conference registrations

5 complimentary 2026 conference registrations

Premier conference exhibit booth placement

Sponsorship of a main session

Co-Branding of one piece of conference

Sponsor focused spotlight e-blast prior to the event

merchandise

Sponsorship logo/link on all conference websites

Sponsorship of a main session

and publications

Sponsor focused spotlight e-blast prior to the

Sponsorship logo/link in newSWire pre/post

event

conference

Prime placement of sponsorship logo and weblink on all conference websites and publications Sponsorship listing logo/link in newSWire pre/post conference

Difference Maker $20,000 Program Sponsorship of 2 one-day Continuing Education Program (up to 12 CEUs) OR Sponsorship of CEU certificate program Sponsorship of 6 Community Conversations (Virtual brown bags) Advertising Co-Branding of NASW-NJ website Banner advertisement in one year of weekly e-newsletter, newSWire (circulation 30,000) 1 partner spotlight and 1 full page advertorial in FOCUS (in different issues) 4 months website retargeting (guaranteed 25,000 views per month) 5 sponsored e-blasts (30,000 recipients each) 1 year of unlimited job postings on online NASW-NJ Job Center Annual Conference 6 complimentary 2026 conference registrations Premier conference exhibit booth placement Co-Branding of one piece of conference merchandise Sponsorship of keynote address Sponsor focused spotlight e-blast prior to the event Premier placement of sponsorship logo and weblink on all conference websites and publications Sponsorship listing logo/link in newSWire pre/post conference

Questions? Contact: info.naswnj@socialworkers.org

Thank you to our 2025 Year-Round Sponsors

Join us as a year-round sponsor. Email info.naswnj@socialworkers.org for more information.

2026 NASW-NJ Annual Conference Sponsor / Exhibitor Registration Form Please list a Main Contact for this registration who will receive conference related communications. Organization: Address:

City, State, Zip:

Contact Person: Email:

Phone:

DIRECTORY LISTING AND BOOTH SIGN INFORMATION All sponsor and exhibitor booth packages include a listing in our Conference program. Please include the information for your organization as you wish it to appear in print. Company Name: Address/City/Zip: Phone:

Website:

Brief Description of Product(s) or Service(s) (due to space considerations, must be 30 words or less – no exceptions. NASW-NJ reserves the right to edit submissions over 30 words in length).

Exhibitor Badges Required (Attach extra pages if needed) Name:

Email:

Cell:

Name:

Email:

Cell:

Authorization To read the Exhibitor Terms and Conditions, go to https://bit.ly/NASWNJTerms2026 I have read and agree to comply with the 2026 Annual Conference Exhibitor Terms and Conditions.

Authorized Signature

Date

Type/Print Above Name

Job Title REGISTRATION MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE MARCH 27 TO ENSURE RECOGNITION IN THE CONFERENCE PROGRAM

If paying by credit card (STRONGLY PREFERRED): please use our online registration system at https://cvent.me/qWX11V

If paying by check: Return both pages of application with payment to: NASW-NJ Att: Exhibits, 4365 Route 1 South, Suite 201, Princeton, NJ 08540 Email: events.naswnj@socialworkers.org or Fax: (732) 378-9231 EARLY BIRD RATES AVAILABLE THROUGH FEBRUARY 27, 2026 NASW-NJ Annual Conference & Exhibition: April 26 - 28, 2026 | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, NJ Phone/Fax: (732) 378-9231 | Email: events.naswnj@socialworkers.org

SPONSOR / EXHIBITOR PURCHASE OPTIONS Exhibit Show Days Are April 26 - 28 CONFERENCE PROGRAM ADS

EXHIBIT PACKAGES EARLY BIRD

STANDARD

□ Exhibit + Special Event Sponsorship (Select from below)

See below

□ Gold Exhibitor Package

$2,200

□ Silver Exhibitor Package

$1,700

$2,450 $1,950

ITEM

(THRU 2/27)

(AFTER 2/27)

$1,200 □ Exhibit Booth Only – Non-Profit $1000

PRICE

□ Full page □ Half page □ Quarter page

$750 $500 $350

MOBILE APP ADS

The above 3 options include a conference program ad at no additional charge. See pg. 07 for full list of benefits.

□ Exhibit Booth Only – For Profit

AD SIZE

$1,400 $1,200

SUBTOTAL A: $

□ Sponsored Post – w/ exhibit

$150

□ Sponsored Post – w/o exhibit

$200

□ Career Center Listing w/exhibit

$100

□ Career Center Listing w/o exhibit

$150

SUBTOTAL B: $

SPECIAL EVENT SPONSORSHIPS □ Optional Pre-Conference Plenary Sponsor (Sunday) $2,500

□ Conference App Sponsor$4,000

□ Dance Party Sponsor- $8,000

□ Student Leadership Summit Sponsor- $6,000

□ Opening Keynote Sponsor$3,000

□ Conference Meals Sponsor ( 2 available)- $3,500

□ Exhibitor Hall Grand Opening Sponsor- $4,000

□ Networking Mixer Reception Sponsor (2 available) - $2,5000

□ Registrations Station Sponsor$5,000 SUBTOTAL C: $

ADD-ON EXHIBITOR LUNCHES – BUFFET STYLE ($50/EACH) Day

Note: Lunches not included with Exhibit Booth Only Purchases Number Required:

□ Monday Lunch

SUBTOTAL D (total # meals x $50): $

TOTAL AMOUNT DUE ENTER SUBTOTAL A $ (+)

ENTER SUBTOTAL B $ (+)

ENTER SUBTOTAL C $ (+)

ENTER SUBTOTAL D $ (=)

TOTAL DUE $

ONLINE REGISTRATION STRONGLY ENCOURAGED Make checks payable to “NASW-NJ” Mail to: NASW-NJ Att: Exhibits, 4365 Route 1 South, Suite 201, Princeton, NJ 08540 NASW-NJ Annual Conference & Exhibition: April 26-28, 2026 | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, NJ Phone/Fax: (732) 378-9231 | Email: events.naswnj@socialworkers.org