Annual Conference
Looking Forward: WIC Celebrates 50 Years!
Our 32nd Annual Conference was May 6-10. Many thanks to everyone who contributed to its success! We had 1,200 attendees from across CA, and welcome guests from other states and programs. In addition to learning, we appreciate the networking with our business partners and the chance to try out a wellness activity.
2024 Recordings, Materials & CEUs
Recorded sessions will be available through July 10, 2024.
Conference Materials will be available until July 10, 2024. We ask that all speakers provide slides and resource materials, but some cannot. Again, we do our best, but we cannot require that speakers share proprietary material.
For CEUs for recorded sessions: you will need to complete an evaluation for each session. Click on the “Recorded Evals” link at the top menu on the conference platform. The evaluations for sessions you attended are at the top menu of the conference platform labeled “Live Evals.” Remember to look in your junk and spam folders for the auto-reply emails with your certificates.
Questions?
- For attendee registration contact Vanessa Garcia
- For trade show sponsor and exhibitor contact Teresa Morris
- For all other questions contact Lena Workman
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 30 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 & Wellness Breaks
Join us to kick off each day with Mindful Mornings, which will be 25-min sessions on all things health & wellness. Are your eyes getting a little strained? Mind getting a bit foggy? Take some time to recharge yourself with fun wellness breaks that will be peppered throughout the conference. These might be physical or mental exercises to give you a boost and kick the fatigue to the curb!
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 will be available in the future. Contact Teresa Morris to discuss multiple exciting opportunities and how to take your physical booth virtual! More details to come.
Download virtual exhibit booth example and specs:
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 30 units will be available over the 5 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.
