Annual Conference
Nurturing Growth & Innovation from the Heart
Join us May 6 – 9, 2025 for our 33rd Annual Conference! Our draft agenda is available to download, and registration is now open!
We welcome sponsors and exhibitors to participate in our virtual conference: share your information and materials with over 1400 participants across California and beyond! Scroll down for our trade show packet information.
We begin on Tuesday with a choice of 2 preconference offerings on Diabetes Care and Leadership and Innovation, followed by exciting and dynamic sessions in five difference focus areas: Early Childhood Development, Perinatal Health & Nutrition, Leadership & Innovation in the Health & Human Services Sectors, Breastfeeding & Human Lactation, and CDPH WIC State Training.
All sessions will be recorded sessions and be available through July 9, 2025 on the conference platform. All registrants will have access to the recorded sessions.
Continuing Education Units will be offered to RDNs, IBCLCs, and RNs. Total number of units are pending approval.
Registration: Online registration closes on April 20, 2025. Cancellations for refunds will not be accepted after April 15, 2025. Substitutions will be allowed until April 30, 2025.
Questions?
- For attendee registration contact Vanessa Garcia
- For trade show sponsor and exhibitor contact Teresa Morris
- For all other questions contact Lena Workman
Take a look at highlights from our 2024 Annual Conference!
Who should attend?
Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs), Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Students in nutrition and public health-related studies, WIC professionals, Maternal and Child Health and Social Services Professionals, Community Health Workers (CHWs), Doulas, and Community Partners supporting and nurturing California families.
Conference sessions will be both live and on-demand, with all speakers available for live discussion and online access during their scheduled presentation time. Attendees can also return later and watch all presentations and check out trade show materials on the conference platform through a specified date.
Attendees: You must register for the conference with your own email address to access the Virtual Conference Platform for all sessions, activities, prize drawings, and continuing education units. This conference will provide approximately 25 CE units for RDNs, IBCLCs, and RNs. We will share detailed instructions on how to access and navigate the platform prior to the event.
Fun Activities
Scavenger Hunt
Explore the trade show to uncover and learn great things about the participating vendors all while earning points to win prizes! This scavenger hunt is educational and engaging, where guests can virtually connect with others while discovering the great perks offered by the conference.
Mindful Mornings
Join us to kick off each day with Mindful Mornings, which will be 30-min sessions on all things health & wellness. This is a great way to start off the day charged, alert, and ready to participate in the education sessions to come!
Daily Contests
Ready… Set… Post! Bring out your competitive side and show your creativity with CWA’s daily contests. You can compete to get to the top of the leaderboard, get thoughtful with daily themes by sharing your most unique endeavors and experiences, or upload a snapshot for the most votes, and win prizes.
Trade Show
This is a virtual trade show. The 2025 Virtual Sponsorship Benefits Packet is now available. Contact Teresa Morris to discuss multiple exciting opportunities and how to take your physical booth virtual!
2025 Annual Conference Trade Show Packet:
Get a virtual tour of the conference platform:
Frequently Asked Questions
Can our agency register for the conference - and we can all watch together
Each attendee has their own login information for the conference. The login allows each attendee to enter sessions, meeting rooms, tracks their participation in all activities, allows them to network and interact with vendors at the tradeshow, and is also used for CEU verification purposes.
How does it work with live and recorded sessions?
During the conference week, the agenda will include live and pre-recorded sessions. Speakers will be available for chat for both live and pre-recorded sessions. Following the conference, all sessions will be available to attendees in a recorded format through a specified date.
How many CE units are available?
Units will be provided for RDs, IBCLCs, and RNs. Approximately 25 units will be available over the 4 days.
On what type of device can I attend the conference?
You can sign in to the conference on any device. A device with a larger screen like a laptop or PC will have a better view than a tablet or phone.
Do I need a web camera on my computer or device to attend the conference?
No, you will watch on the screen on your device and will not need a camera.
Do I need to subscribe to a video platform to attend the conference?
No. The conference platform will use Zoom and Vimeo. You do not need to subscribe to these platforms to attend an event unless you use your phone to view it. If you view it on your phone, you will need to subscribe.
My employer prohibits the use of Zoom, what should I do?
When you are attending a Zoom event, such as the conference, this should not be a problem. If you were initiating a Zoom event and inviting people to attend, that is a different situation.
My employer blocks a lot of platforms. What if I cannot access the conference platform?
You have several options. You can ask your IT staff to unblock access to the conference platform. You can also attend the conference outside of your employer network. We encourage all attendees to log on to the conference platform as soon as it is ready to test their access and get familiar with moving around in the platform.
What time zone is the conference in?
The times on the agenda correspond to Pacific Daylight Time.
Can the conference ‘sell out’ and there will not be enough seats?
No, CWA will ensure there are enough seats for any number of attendees.