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Join us for our annual National Policy conference on Monday, February 14, through Thursday, February 17, 2022. This year our conference will take place virtually.
For almost 50 years, WIC has played a crucial role in adequately delivering quality nutrition services and breastfeeding support for American families. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to play a significant role in redefining WIC services, NWA remains persistent in pushing and advocating for common-sense WIC legislation in all levels of government.
The National Policy Conference is our annual forum to highlight emerging and pressing WIC policy issues, promising practices in administering WIC services, and leadership skills to empower and sustain WIC advocacy at the local level.
The conference culminates with NWA’s Annual Capitol Hill Education Day on February 17, allowing members to virtually engage with Congressional leaders and their staff on WIC's importance and services. If you have any questions about the Annual Capitol Hill Education Day, please reach out to NWA’s State Public Policy Manager Noora Kanfash at nkanfash@nwica.org.
FNS encourages and provides thier support in attending the 2022 National Policy Conference...see thier letter of support HERE for the Conference.
The Conference will start at 11:00 AM EST on Monday, February 14 and will end with the Annual Capitol Hill Education Day on Thursday, February 17 at 5:00 pm EST. The Conference will be held virtually.
The Virtual Conference Platform will officially Close on May 2, 2022.
We look forward to bringing forth more resources, support, and encouragement to our members and stakeholders to help redefine what the future of WIC should be.
For questions unrelated to the Annual Capitol Hill Education Day please send them to ConfSupport@nwica.org. Registration information can be found HERE.
Conference Times occur in the Eastern Time Zone.
The Virtual Conference Platform will officially Close on May 2, 2022.
General Registration Fees (Please note the Conference will take place Virtually):
REGISTRATION CLOSES on FRIDAY, FEBUARY 4 at 11:59 pm ET
| Registration Type |
Early Bird Rates ENDS January 16, 2022 |
Regular Rates BEGINS January 17, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
|
Member |
$285.00 |
$385.00 |
|
Non-Member |
$385.00 | $485.00 |
|
Student* |
$175.00 | $175.00 |
|
Speaker |
$185.00 | $185.00 |
|
FNS Staff |
$260.00 |
$260.00 |
*Please note: In order to receive the Student Discounted Rate, you will need to submit proof of enrollment. Which includes a course schedule with year/date, unofficial transcripts or a student ID with current date of enrollment. Please email ConfSupport@nwica.org if you have any further questions.*
REGISTRATION CLOSES on FRIDAY, FEBUARY 4, 2022 at 11:59 pm ET
| Group Member Increments |
Early Bird Rates ENDS January 16, 2022 |
Regular Rates BEGINS January 17, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
|
5 - 10 Group Members |
$260.00 |
$360.00 |
|
11+ Group Members |
$235.00 |
$335.00 |
*In order to receive the Group Rate, please enter "GROUP" in the Promo Code Box and the system will automatically apply the discount.
*All Groups MUST be registered in ONE Group in order to recieve the discount!
NOTE: All payments are due upon purchase. Payments must be received to gain access to and participate in all conference platform activities and sessions.
POs will be accepted up to FRIDAY, FEBUARY 4, 2022 at 11:59 pm ET. Please email them to confsupport@nwica.org.
We encourage you to register online. You must have a profile to register online. See instructions on creating a profile and logging in.
Registrants using a Purchase Order (PO) or check, must select the "Bill Me" option from the online registration system when registering.
Mail to:
National WIC Association
Attn: NPC Conference Registration
2001 S Street, NW Suite 580
Washington, DC 20009
NOTE: All payments are due February 4, 2022. Payments must be received to gain access to and participate in all conference platform activities and sessions.
POs will be accepted up to February 4, 2022. Please email them to confsupport@nwica.org
Questions confsupport@nwica.org or questions, please call us at 202-232-5492.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
To cancel your registration, a written request MUST be received by NWA via email to ConfSupport@nwica.org no later than the close of business on January 17, 2022.
Cancellations received before or on January 17, 2022 will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be granted on or after 12:00 AM ET on January 18, 2022.
Online registrations are processed via our web-based system. Each registrant must have or create a profile (account) in order to register online. See instructions on creating a profile and logging in.
Please Make Sure Your Email Address Is Correct Before Registering!
Registration will close on Friday, February 4 at 11:59 pm ET.
Registrants using a Purchase Order (PO) or check, must select the "Bill Me Later" option from the online registration system when registering. Credit card payments will be processed via our secured Stripe site. The system will automatically email a registration confirmation to the email provided. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact the Registration Department at (202) 232-5492 or ConfSupport@nwica.org.
Please note that Registrants who have paid with Purchase Orders will not be allowed access to the Virtual Conference Platform until the purchase order is received by the Registration Manager, with a copy of the registration invoice.
Mail Payments to:
National WIC Association
Attn: 2022 National Policy Conference Registration
2001 S Street, NW , Suite 580
Washington, DC 20009
NWA’s federal tax ID is 8399-0160210-001
We must receive your credit card payment, check payment in full, or completed PO with invoice reference by Friday, February 4, 2022. If we have not received payment in full by the above date, you will not be able to access the NWA 2021 Tech Conference platform.
Mail Payments to:
National WIC Association
Attn: 2021 National Policy Conference Registration
2001 S Street, NW, Suite 580
Washington, DC 20009
To cancel your registration, a written request MUST be received by NWA via email to ConfSupport@nwica.org or fax to (202) 387-5281 no later than the close of business on January 17, 2022 to received a 50% refund. No refunds will be granted on or after 12:00 AM ET on January 18, 2021. NWA regrets that refunds will not be granted for no-shows.
If you DO NOT CANCEL YOU WILL STILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT! NWA regrets that refunds will not be granted for "no-shows."
For questions regarding payment methods, please contact the Registration Manager at (202) 232-5492 or ConfSupport@nwica.org for more information.
You may print invoices, receipts, event confirmations, and view other personalized NWA information and activities by logging into your My NWICA account.
To log in:
For additional information on accessing your NWICA Account or creating an Account. Click HERE
Contact the Registration Department with any questions at (202) 232-5492 or ConfSupport@nwica.org
On behalf of Amy Herring, the Acting Director of Supplemental Food Programs Division, NWA has sent a letter to all state agency WIC directors supporting the 2022 Virtual National Policy Conference. This letter confirms that WIC Program funds may be used to fund registration fees for this conference.
Thank you for joining us for this year's National Policy Conference. We will be offering Continuing Education Units for RD’s. Please check back for how many credits we’ll be offering.
Thank you again for participating in the Conference and we’ll see you next February 14 – 18, 2022!!!
Code of Conduct
NWA is a listening organization focused on its participants. NWA's Conferences are designed to increase interaction, engagement, collaboration, connectivity and community, in a fun and safe environment.
We value the participation of each member of the community and endeavor to deliver an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. Conference participants are expected to conduct themselves with integrity, courtesy and respect for others and maintain the highest level of professionalism at all conference programs and events, whether officially sponsored by NWA or not. All attendees, guests, speakers, organizers, volunteers, partners, vendors and staff at any NWA event are required to observe the following Code of Conduct.
NWA is dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference experience for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any form. All communication should be appropriate for a professional audience including people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate for the conference.
Be kind to others. Do not insult or defame participants. Harassment in any form, sexist, racist, or exclusionary jokes are not condoned at NWA Events.
Participants violating these rules may be asked to leave the conference at the sole discretion of NWA. Thank for helping to make this a welcoming event for all.
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Lead Conference Staff |
Lead Conference Content Staff |
Registration Questions |
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Chandra M. Champion, MSSA |
Noora Kanfash, MPH |
National Policy Conf. & Registrar |