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2022 NASWA Summit

The 2022 SUMMIT will be held at the Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park from September 20 - 22, 2022. Last year's SUMMIT saw more than 550 attendees from 46 states, including the District of Columbia and the Virgin Islands. Seventy-two private organizations were also represented. We hope you can join us in 2022!

Our attendees' health and safety are our priority. We will be implementing Health & Safety Protocols to prioritize the wellbeing of all attendees.

Schedule for SUMMIT Week:

Monday | Sept. 19

1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Administration and Finance Committee Meeting
Board of Directors Meeting
Technology Committee Meeting
Workforce & Labor Market Information Committee Meeting

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Exhibitor Check-in & Setup

Tuesday | Sept. 20

7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Exhibitor Check-in & Setup

8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Administration and Finance Committee Meeting
Board of Directors Meeting
Technology Committee Meeting
Unemployment Insurance Committee Meeting
Workforce & Labor Market Information Committee Meeting

12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

NASWA Hosted Lunch for SUMMIT Attendees & Committee Members

12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Exhibitor Showcase Open

1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

NASWA SUMMIT General Session: Opening Ceremonies & Plenary Sessions

5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

NASWA SUMMIT Welcome Reception with Exhibitors

Wednesday | Sept. 21

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

NASWA SUMMIT Hosted Breakfast

7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Hospitality Desk Open
Exhibitor Showcase Open

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

NASWA SUMMIT Breakout Sessions & Plenary 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Annual Membership Meeting 8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

NASWA SUMMIT Hosted Luncheon

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Evening Networking Event

Thursday | Sept. 22

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

NASWA SUMMIT Hosted Breakfast

7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Hospitality Desk Open
Exhibitor Showcase Open

8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

NASWA SUMMIT General Session: Closing Plenary Sessions | SUMMIT Adjourns

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Hosted Lunch for NASWA Policy Committees: Communications, Employment & Training, Equal Opportunity, and Wage & Hour

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Communications Committee Meeting
Employment & Training Committee Meeting
Equal Opportunity Committee Meeting
SIDES Operations Committee Meeting
UI Integrity Center Steering Committee Meeting
Wage & Hour Committee Meeting

Friday | Sept. 23

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

Hosted Breakfast for NASWA Policy Committees: Communications, Employment & Training, Equal Opportunity, and Wage & Hour

8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Communications Committee Meeting
Employment & Training Committee Meeting
Equal Opportunity Committee Meeting
UI Integrity Center Steering Committee Meeting
Wage & Hour Committee Meeting

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Registration

Registration Types

MEMBER

Member Registration: $450.00
- A member is a state workforce agency employee or NASWA staff
Committee Registration:
- Committee meetings are limited to NASWA Members (state workforce agency personnel) and invited guests
- Registration amounts vary by length of the committee meeting
  - Half-day committee meetings: $87.50
  - One-day committee meetings: $175.00

NON-MEMBER

Government Partner Registration: $550.00
- A USDOL employee, Federal Agency employee, Congressional staff, or Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) state agency partner employee.
Non-member Registration: $850.00
- A non-state agency employee. This includes vendors, conference sponsors, and NASWA affiliates.

Registration will close at 5:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, or once we reach capacity.

NOTE: There will be NO onsite or late registrations.

We recommend registering as soon as possible.

View An Existing Registration

Click "My Registration" to view,, update, or cancel your existing registration.
NOTE: To access your registration, click "Already Registered?" then use the Confirmation Number from the "Registration Confirmation" email (sent from NASWA Meetings).

My Registration

Payments & Cancellations

Payment Options

Upon completing registration, you have the option to pay by credit card, purchase order, or check.

Please make checks payable to the National Association of State Workforce Agencies.

Please include the confirmation number and meeting you are attending on the check or purchase order.

NASWA
444 North Capitol Street, NW
Suite 300
Washington, DC 20001

If you need to change your method of payment at any time, please email NASWA-Meetings@naswa.org and identify the meeting you are attending.

NASWA's Federal Tax ID number is 52-0978073.

Cancellations and Refunds

Attendees will receive a full refund on cancellation requests. No cancellation fees will be applied.

Photography, Video, and Information Sharing Disclaimer

By attending the event, you acknowledge and agree as follows: (a) NASWA may use photographs or recordings of you at the event for social media, marketing, promotional activities and for any other lawful purpose in the ordinary course of its business; (b) due to the prevalence of mobile recording devices in today’s world, NASWA disclaims all liability for the capture of your image in any multimedia format by other attendees at the event; (c) NASWA has your permission to share your limited personal information (in this instance, limited personal information is defined as: your name, organization, title, and email address) with our conference sponsors for marketing and networking purposes limited to this specific event.

Hotel Information

Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park

200 North Columbus Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
United States

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park, 200 North Columbus Drive, Chicago, Illinois at a government per diem rate of $218.00 per night (plus 17.4% taxes).

The deadline to reserve a room is Monday, August 29, 2022

Sponsorship Opportunities

There are many exciting ways for you to participate in this year's SUMMIT and engage with NASWA members. Please see the prospectus below for sponsorship opportunities and click the button to sign up as a sponsor. Send your questions to NASWA-Meetings@naswa.org.

Conference Attendance Registration:

Staff from your organization attending the conference should register as "Non-Members" by going to the "Registration" tab above.
After completing the sponsor registration, you must still register to attend the conference. The conference registration is a separate, standalone registration from the sponsor registration.
- If you signed up for a sponsorship level that includes complimentary attendee registration(s), you will receive a complimentary registration code for the number of free registrations available to your Sponsorship Level. The code will be sent to the individual purchasing the sponsorship.

Deadlines:

Company description, logo, and website URL should be submitted during registration or sent to NASWA-Meetings@naswa.org as soon as possible.
Program ad content should be submitted as soon as possible to NASWA-Meetings@naswa.org (Diamond, Platinum, Gold, and Silver Sponsors only) The deadline for submitting program ads is Monday, August 1, 2022.
Payment is due no later than four (4) weeks prior to the event, Tuesday, August 23, 2022. If payment is not received by four (4) weeks prior to the event any signed sponsorship agreements are null and void.
Conference bags, sponsored lanyards, and any company-branded materials to be included in the registration packet items should reach the hotel by Thursday, September 15, 2022.

Sponsor Levels Availability:

Diamond Level Sponsors: $35,000 | SOLD OUT
Platinum Level Sponsors: $17,750 | SOLD OUT
Gold Level Sponsors: $10,000 | SOLD OUT
Silver Level Sponsors: $6,500 | SOLD OUT
Bronze Level Sponsors: $3,500 | Available (Note: This sponsorship level does not include an Exhibit Table - see A la Carte options below)

Contributor Level:

The contributor level is available to groups who choose not to be a Sponsor but instead choose to purchase an Exhibit Table only. This option is available only while space is available.

Contributor Level Exhibit Table (one 6' table) $2,500 | Available
- NOTE: This cost is for the exhibit table ONLY. Individuals working at the exhibit table will also need to register for the conference as a "Non-member." This is a separate registration from the exhibit table registration.

A la Carte Items:

Exhibit Table - (one 6' exhibit table)
- Bronze Sponsor: $1,000 This option is available only while space is available.

Hotel Key Card* Sponsorship - SOLD OUT
Photo Studio Sponsorship* - SOLD OUT

*Price listed is for sponsorship only. Purchase of item(s) is sponsor responsibility. All items are subject to availability at the time of the request.

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Prospectus:

How do I cancel my registration?

In the Registration Confirmation email you received from NASWA Meetings after registering for the conference, follow the instructions to modify your registration. You'll need your confirmation number and the email address used to complete the registration to access your registration. Click, "Cancel Registration" and follow the instructions to complete your cancellation.

If you do not have your confirmation email, please contact NASWA-Meetings@naswa.org to request a duplicate.

How do I transfer my registration to someone else?

In the Registration Confirmation email you received from NASWA Meetings after registering for the conference, follow the instructions to modify your registration. You'll need your confirmation number and the email address used to complete the registration to access your registration. Click, "Transfer Registration" and follow the instructions to substitute an attendee.

If you do not have your Registration Confirmation email, please contact NASWA-Meetings@naswa.org to request a duplicate.

How can I download a copy of my registration invoice/receipt?

In the Registration Confirmation email you received from NASWA Meetings after registering for the conference, click the link to view/print your invoice/receipt.

If you do not have your confirmation email, please contact NASWA-Meetings@naswa.org to request a duplicate.

What are the cancellation and refund policies?

Attendees will receive a full refund on cancellation requests. No cancellation fees will be applied.

I have a question about a NASWA event. How do I contact NASWA?

If you have a question about a specific NASWA meeting or event, please contact NASWA-Meetings@naswa.org.

HEALTH & SAFETY PROTOCOLS

Your Health & Safety Is Our Priority. In an effort to provide an engaging and participatory experience while keeping the health & safety of attendees as our priority, we are instituting the following protocols consistent with local, state, and federal CDC Guidelines and recommendations for COVID-19 community levels.

Please check this page frequently for changes and updates based on Community-Level Status.

Pre-Conference

In order to attend the conference, all attendees must
- Register in advance. Registration will close on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 or once we reach capacity.
  - There will be no onsite or late registration.
  - Attendees will find their name badge at their assigned seat in the ballroom
Feeling ill? Please do not plan to attend if you are feeling ill or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.
- If you become sick and must cancel plans to attend the conference or committee meetings, contact NASWA Meetings

At the Conference

Vaccinations NOT required
- Vaccinations are not required, but strongly encouraged
- NASWA staff in attendance will all be fully vaccinated
Masks NOT required
- Masks are not required, but are encouraged for those who choose to mask or are immunocompromised
No-Touch Check-In
- Registration information & name badges will be available at attendees' assigned seats
Assigned Seating
- All registered attendees will have assigned seating (more information coming soon on how to access your assigned seat)
Name Badges at Seat
- Name badges will be available at your assigned seat
Health & Safety Resources
- Hand sanitizer and masks will be available to all attendees throughout the meeting space
- Urgent care center information is available at the bottom of this page
How Do You Feel?
- Attendees must check for signs of illness and symptoms of COVID-19 each morning prior to attending the event and/or meeting(s)
Contact Us:
- Should you have to discontinue participation after becoming ill while onsite, please contact NASWA meetings

Post-Conference

If you receive a positive COVID-19 diagnosis within 14 days of attending the event, please inform NASWA so that we can perform the necessary follow-up.