Registration Details

Registration for the Technology, Innovation, and Vendor Management Conference Opening Soon! 

Registration Fees:

Early Bird Registration has been extended from June 30 to July 18. 

To receive the group rate discount!

• To be considered a group you must have ten (10) or more NWA Members from one facility.
• Enter "BULK" in the Promo Code Box and the system will automatically apply the discount. 

Last Chance Registration Fees

  *No discounts are available at the last chance rate. This includes speaker and host rates.

 Registration will close on August 22, 2025.

Payment Details

• Please see our payments information page on the NWA website.
• Payment by debit/credit card is most preferred followed by check!
• If paying by check, full payment is due by August 1, 2025. 
• NO POs will be accepted as payment. 
• Starting August 2, all payments must be submitted by Debit/Credit Card.
• Final deadline for payment and registration is August 22, 2025.
• Attendees MUST be paid in full by the deadline to access the NWA 2025 Tech Conference. 

Cancellation and Refund Policy

• Cancellations received before June 30, 2025 will receive a 100% refund.
• Cancellations received starting July 1, 2025 will receive a 50% refund.
• Deadline for receipt of cancellations: 11:59 p.m. EDT on August 1, 2025
• No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after August 1, 2025.
• Cancellations must be submitted in writing to [email protected] and should include the registration ID number and registrant name(s).
• Cancellations are not accepted by phone.
• Promotions/discounts are not retroactive and cannot be applied to previously purchased individual registrations. Limit one special offer/discount code per registration.
• Refunds are not issued for no-shows.
• If you DO NOT CANCEL YOU WILL STILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT! 

Make Checks Payable to the National WIC Association

National WIC Association
Attn: 2025 NWA WIC Technology and Innovation Conference and Exhibits Registration
1099 14th Street, NW Ste. 510
Washington, DC 20005

NWA Federal Tax ID: 52-1482678

Please find more detailed information on payments here. 

How to Register and Access your NWA account

• Registrations are processed via our web-based system. 
• Each registrant must have or create a profile (account) to register online. 
• Please make sure each user’s email address and phone number are correct before registering!
• Credit card payments will be processed via our secure stripe site.
• Registrants using a Purchase Order (PO) or check, must select the "Bill Me Later" option from the online registration system when registering.
• The system will automatically email a registration confirmation to the email provided. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact [email protected].
• You may print invoices, receipts, event confirmations, and view other personalized NWA information and activities by logging into your My NWICA account.

Log in:

• Visit www.nwica.org and click "Log in" in the top right corner of the homepage.
• Then enter your username (your email) and password.
• Click on the Purchase Tab and you will be able to view/print copies of your invoices and receipts.

Create an account (for those that do not have an account)

• Visit https://www.nwica.org/auth/register
• Click here for step by step instructions on creating an account 

Questions?

Contact the conference team at [email protected]

Agenda

Please click here to view the draft agenda!

When planning your travel, please keep the following in mind

• Registration Check-in will open on the afternoon of Tuesday, September 2.
• Farmers' Market Nutrition Program Implementation Tools Pre-Conference Workshop will take place on Tuesday, September 2, at 11:00 AM. Registration coming soon.
• The conference will officially kick off with the Opening General Session on Wednesday, September 3, at 9:30 AM. We recommend traveling in on Tuesday, September 2.
• The conference will conclude on Friday, September 5, between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM.

*Subject to change

FMNP Access & Innovation Pre Conference

2025 Advancing FMNP Access & Innovation Workshop: Practical Strategies for State & Local Agencies

Preconference Workshop - Open to State and Local Agency Staff Only

Click here to Access the Agenda & Register! 

Please note: Registration for this workshop is different from the Tech Conference. 

Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM 

Location: Hilton Minneapolis

The National WIC Association (NWA) Technology, Innovation, and Vendor Management Conference will include a 3-hour Pre-Conference Workshop focusing on The WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP). The Workshop will offer attendees a chance to explore, discuss, and adopt promising practices and strategies to enhance FMNP delivery at both the State and Local levels. 

In 2023, NWA was awarded a grant from Elevance Health Foundation to work on the Increasing Access to Healthy Food through Farmers’ Markets initiative. This three-year project aims to increase access to fruits and vegetables by helping WIC participants redeem their FMNP benefits and the core WIC fruit and vegetable Cash Value Benefit (CVB) at farmers’ markets. This initiative informs and supports this workshop.

This interactive workshop will include opportunities for peer learning, facilitated discussions, and insights into successes and challenges of FMNP implementation across the country. Attendees will leave with practical tools and actionable strategies to enhance access and impact of WIC FMNP in their states and communities.  

The workshop will take place on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. NWA is applying for 2.5 Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) for RDNs/NDTRs in attendance for the full workshop.

Before attending, all participants should review the following published materials:

• The FMNP Landscape Scan Report (April 2025)

Please note:

• This workshop is only open to State and Local Agency Staff

• Light refreshments will be provided, however, lunch will not be served

• Registration is required

Learning Objectives:

By the end of the workshop, attendees will be able to:

1. Identify and apply promising practices for effective WIC eFMNP implementation at the State and Local levels. 

2. Analyze common challenges in FMNP operations, including outreach, vendor engagement, and participant access, and explore solutions being used by other Agencies.

3. Exchange strategies with peers to promote equity, expand program reach, and improve the WIC participant experience.

4. Develop an action plan or set of next steps tailored to your Agency’s FMNP goals and improvement areas.

Hotel Information

Host Hotel - Hilton Minneapolis

The Hilton Minneapolis is pleased to accept hotel reservations for the upcoming 2025 NWA WIC Technology, Innovation, and Vendor Management Conference. To receive special rates and features, you must book through our dedicated booking website created especially for NWA Attendees! We encourage you to make your room reservations early to ensure that you will be in the host hotel at the guaranteed room rate starting at $148 (plus taxes and fees). The deadline to secure rooms is August 1, 2025, or once the reserved block has reached capacity.

Hilton Minneapolis

1001 Marquette Avenue South

Minneapolis, MN 55403, US

Click here to Reserve Your Room

Benefits of booking at the Hilton Minneapolis

• Special negotiated room rates starting at $148 (plus taxes and Fees)
• Stay at the official conference hotel with other conference attendees    
• Easy access to the conference
• Networking opportunities
• Save time booking    
• Support the conference and NWA by staying at the official conference hotel.

• Access to all pool facilities when in season, provided Hotel’s age-related restrictions are met by users.

HOTEL POLICIES

• Cancellations made within 48 hours of arrival will forfeit one night's room and tax.
• Upon checking in, each guest will be asked to provide a valid government issued ID and a major credit card to guarantee your room reservation.
• At the time of check-in, each guest will be required to present a major credit card whose brand is accepted by Hotel, on which Hotel may place a hold in accordance with Hotel’s standard procedure or process a prepayment in the amount of the guest’s estimated charges.
• EARLY DEPARTURE FEE: In the event a guest who has requested a room within Group’s block checks out prior to guest’s reserved checkout date, the Hotel will add an early checkout fee to that guest’s individual account. Guests wishing to avoid an early checkout fee should advise the Hotel at or before check-in of any change in planned length of stay. 

ALERT: Beware of Housing Scams!

Be aware of nonofficial housing companies that contact exhibitors and attendees claiming to be able to secure hotel rooms at a better rate. These “poachers” are not authorized to represent NWA. If you are contacted by another housing company trying to sell hotel rooms, please share with [email protected].

Abstract Call

The National WIC Association (NWA) is turning 40 and we’re inviting WIC staff and participants to submit abstracts for our 2025 NWA WIC Technology, Innovation, and Vendor Management Conference. This event is a prime opportunity to enhance your professional skills, expand your knowledge, and prepare for current and future WIC challenges and opportunities.  

The National WIC Association welcomes proposals from all. Submissions from WIC staff, WIC participants, or those featuring WIC staff or WIC participants as co-presenters will receive preference in the review process.

NWA ensures quality educational content for IBCLCs and RDN/DTRs that meets IBCLE and CDR requirements. To comply, sessions must be free of marketing, promotional content, bias and any conflicts of interest must be disclosed for transparency. Having a conflict of interest does not disqualify a presenter. If you are interested in promotional opportunities, please email [email protected].

Abstract Submission Deadline: May 18, 2025

The 2025 Conference Theme is: Engage, Inspire, Energize: Driving WIC Innovation and Technology Forward

Before you submit your abstract. Please read all of the details below. Thank you

Session Topics

This conference will have 5 distinct tracks, a common theme across each will be the impact on the WIC participant experience. 

• Participant Access: Innovating the Certification Process and Best Practices for Virtual Services
• Leveraging Technology in Nutrition Education and Breastfeeding Support
• The WIC Shopping Experience: Online options, vendor management and program integrity
• Evaluation and Quality Improvement - Leveraging MIS Systems to Inform Program Enhancements
• Data Linkages to Enhance Recruitment and Retention

When submitting an abstract you will be asked for the following.

• Abstract details: Title, Abstract proposal, short description (used to share with the public if selected), format (60-minute oral, 30-minute power, poster), objectives. 
• Tip: Your proposal should be engaging and thorough. Think of an elevator pitch.
• Your session titles should be catchy and not super long.
• Speaker details: Contact Information and resume.
• Please note, there is a maximum of 3 presenters per presentation.
• Speaker Disclosure/Conflict of interest Policy (this includes non-presenting authors). Click here to download. 
• Accept Media Disclaimer

If you have case studies, approaches, or examples from any of these tracks please consider submitting an abstract for an oral or poster presentation.

The National WIC Association is committed to promoting equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB) in all aspects of our work. Abstracts submitted for the conference should incorporate these values into their content. Authors should be able to describe how they will utilize diverse and inclusive content, language, and references. Our committee will evaluate the submission to ensure that content, language, and references focus on EDIB principles.

Presentation Formats

• 60 Minute Oral: 45 minutes with 15-minute Q&A
• 30 Minute Power Session: This session will be paired with another presentation of the same track. Each presenter/group will have 23 minutes to present. Total session combined 60 minutes. Moderator will hold Q&A until the end of the full session.
• Poster Presentation: Poster presenters will print and bring their posters with them to the conference. There will be dedicated time for attendees to visit with presenters during breaks.

Important Deadlines

(All deadlines have been adjusted/extended due to the submission extension) 

• May 2: Abstract Submission Deadline (Extended: May 18)
• Week of June 16: Notification of Acceptance/Rejection
• June 26: Speaker Confirmation/Acceptance (If your abstract is accepted, please ensure you have received the necessary approval to attend the conference before confirming your participation.)
• July 3: Online Speaker Details Due – First Draft of Agenda Posted
• July 11: Registration & Housing deadline for Presenters
• August 1: Presentation Submission deadline
• September 3 – 5: NWA WIC Technology, Innovation, and Vendor Management Conference

Before Submitting an Abstract

By submitting an abstract for consideration, you acknowledge that all presenting authors are responsible for their own registration, travel, and hotel expenses. Additionally, if your abstract is accepted, please ensure you have received the necessary approval to attend the conference before confirming your participation.

• Discounted Presenter Registration Rate: $399
• We have negotiated a discounted rate with the hotel of $ 148 - $188, plus taxes and fees per night.

By agreeing to present, you acknowledge that your session may be scheduled for presentation on any of the 3 days of the conference, which runs from September 3 - 5, 2025. Please note that these days are Wednesday – Friday. Your session date and time will be confirmed once the program is finalized.You must be available all days.

Before you begin, you must set up your profile in Ex Ordo. Once you are logged in you will navigate to the Submit Your Abstract link to get started. Submissions may be up to 300 words. For more information on how to submit an abstract see this guide. Check out this helpful article when it comes to submitting an abstract.

Tip: When using Ex ordo, please use Chrome. You also may need to clear your cache from time to time.

Please note: This conference will be held in-person only.

Click Here to Submit Abstract!

Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding this process or the conference in general, please contact our Conference Support Team at [email protected]

Support from USDA-FNS

USDA has confirmed the use of Federal funds for conference attendance continues to be an allowable cost and WIC State agencies may use WIC administrative funds to attend NWA conferences, including the technology, innovation, and vendor management conference.

If you have any questions, please contact your FNS Regional Office

https://www.fns.usda.gov/fns-regional-offices

Sponsors and Exhibitors

The National WIC Association (NWA) invites you to participate as an exhibitor and/or sponsor at our 2025 NWA WIC Technology, Innovation and Vendor Managment Conference to be held at the Hilton Minneapolis in Minneapolis, MN on September 3-5, 2025! The theme of this year’s conference is Engage, Inspire, Energize: Driving WIC Innovation and Technology Forward. This conference brings together WIC leaders, experts, vendors, and innovators who are at the forefront of enhancing the WIC participant experience through cutting-edge technological solutions. As WIC evolves, it’s essential to collaborate on new ideas and strategies that promote flexibility, improve participant access, and empower WIC practitioners.  Please note: This conference will be held in-person only.

Access the prospectus here.

See the live exhibit map here (updated weekly).

Ready to Exhibit and/or Sponsor - Click Here! 

Why Exhibit?

If you are seeking to introduce your products and services or an alternative promotional strategy to a new or existing audience, this conference offers several affordable options to meet your marketing needs.

By exhibiting and/or sponsoring at this conference, you will:

• Create new customer and client relationships with WIC decision makers from across the nation;
• Strengthen and build upon existing customer and client relationships;
• Increase visibility for your company/organization in a targeted market;
• Promote and market your products and services;
• Reach prime target market segments for your products and services; and
• Demonstrate your commitment to promoting quality public health nutrition for women, infants and children.

Key Dates to Remember:

• August 1, 2025: Exhibit Application & Full Payment Due
• August 1, 2025: Exhibit Cancellation Date with 25% Penalty
• August 1, 2025: Hotel Reservations Cut-off Date
• August 1, 2025: Exhibitor Registration Deadline
• September 2, 2025: Exhibitor Move-in & Set-up
• September 4, 2025: Exhibitor Tear-down & Move-out

Note: If full payment is not received by August 1 2025, NWA has the right to resell or reassign the exhibit booth to another exhibitor.

Exhibit Dates/Hours: (Subject to change) 

Tuesday, September 2
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM --- Exhibitor Move-in and Set-up

Wednesday, September 3

8:15 am - 9:15 am – Exhibit Hall Open  & Continental Breakfast 

9:20 am - 11:00 am - Exhibit Hall Closed for General Sessions 

11:00 am - 4:00 pm – Exhibit Hall Open

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm – Exhibit Hall Closed -Exhibitor Break 

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm – Welcome Reception in Exhibit Hall 

Thursday, September 4

7:15 am - 11:40 am – Exhibit Hall Open & Continental Breakfast (*breakfast ends at 8:15 am)

11:40 am - 12:30 pm – Exhibit Hall Closed - Exhibitor Break

12:30 pm - 4:00 pm –Exhibit Hall Open (last Attendee break from 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm)

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm –  Exhibitor Teardown / Move out

*Schedule Subject to Change

Thanks to our Sponsors

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS 

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NWA Conference Policies

By registering for this conference, you agree to all conference policies.

General Policies

• All individuals and/or entities are strictly prohibited from electronically recording or broadcasting any Conference events without prior written consent from NWA.
• Press representatives attending a Conference must register and receive a Press Pass and photo/recording permission from NWA.
• Seating at all sessions/events during Conferences is on a first come, first served, basis, excepting certain seats which may be reserved for those with disabilities, or at the discretion of NWA.
• Information presented in sessions and posters during a Conference may or may not represent the views or standards of NWA.
• In the event of any cancellation of a Conference, NWA shall not be held liable for any costs, fees, damages, or losses to registrant beyond a refund of any registration fee paid by Registrant to attend such cancelled Conference (with any refund subject to deductions both as set forth herein and to reflect the partial providing of a Conference prior to cancellation).
• In the event the attendee is a “no-show,” the attendee is responsible for all fees and penalties in connection with being a “no-show.”
• NWA is not responsible for finding, securing, or returning items lost during the Conference to Registrant.
• NWA does not claim to be allergen free. Registrants are encouraged to take all necessary medical precautions to prepare for the possibility of exposure to allergens.
• We kindly ask registrants who are parents and guardians of children under 18 to complete a waiver of liability if they plan to bring their child to the conference venue. Please reach out to [email protected] to receive such waiver.
• Anyone ten (10) years of age or older attending the conference must have a conference badge. Fees may be applicable. Please reach out to [email protected] for assistance with registration.
• Only individuals and entities which have registered as Exhibitors are permitted to distribute promotional materials or advertise their business during the Conference. While NWA acknowledges and encourages networking and making connections, attempts by a Registrant to act in a capacity similar to an Exhibitor is not permitted. Any Registrant who violates this is subject to removal, without refund, from the Conference, and having both Registrant and any company employing or contracting with Registrant prohibited from attending and being an Exhibitor at future NWA events and conferences.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

• Cancellations received before June 30, 2025 will receive a 100% refund.
• Cancellations received starting July 1, 2025 will receive a 50% refund.
• Deadline for receipt of cancellations: 11:59 p.m. EDT on August 1, 2025
• No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after August 1, 2025.
• Cancellations must be submitted in writing to [email protected] and should include the registration ID number and registrant name(s).
• Cancellations are not accepted by phone.
• Promotions/discounts are not retroactive and cannot be applied to previously purchased individual registrations. Limit one special offer/discount code per registration.
• Refunds are not issued for no-shows.
• If you DO NOT CANCEL PRIOR TO THE CANCELLATION DEADLINE, OR ONLY RECEIVE A PARTIAL REFUND OF ANY CANCELLED REGISTRATION, YOU WILL STILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT! 
• If registration balance is not paid, a hold will be placed on Registrant’s account, preventing Registrant from accessing your NWA Membership Benefits.
• Full payment is due no more than four (4) weeks after initial registration submission.
• If payment is not submitted within four (4) weeks after Your initial registration Your registration is subject to cancellation. 
• If canceled, NWA will not honor the original rate. Registrants must submit a new registration.
• NWA reserves the right to cancel or postpone any or all Conference activities due to circumstances beyond the reasonable control of NWA, which includes, without limitation, computer-related attacks, hacking, earthquakes, governmental regulation, fire, flood, labor difficulties, civil disorder, public health crisis, acts of terrorism, or acts of God (“Force Majeure Events”). In the event the Conference is canceled due to Force Majeure Events, NWA reserves the right to either retain the entire registration fee and credit it toward a future NWA event for Registrant or reimburse the Registrant after deducting costs already incurred by NWA, which could not be recovered from third parties.

COVID-19 Policy (No Vaccination Requirements)

NWA’s priority is to create a safe environment for all that are in attendance. The precautions that NWA has put in place for a safe conference experience do not rule out the risk of breakthrough infections. NWA shall not be held liable for COVID-19 cases arising because of event attendance.

• NWA will no longer require proof of vaccination to attend an in-person meeting or event. 
• Mask-wearing at meetings and events is encouraged but optional.
• NWA expects attendees to take responsibility for following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on measures to reduce infection from COVID-19 and to protect against severe complications. 
• NWA encourages attendees to follow the CDC’s recommendations and guidelines. https://www.cdc.gov/covid/vaccines/stay-up-to-date.html?
• Please do not attend if you test positive or have symptoms of COVID-19. NWA will not require proof of negative test; however, we expect all individuals to act responsibly and consider the health and safety of others.

NWA’s Meetings & Events Entry Policy is subject to change based on COVID-19 community levels and any updated guidance from CDC and/or federal or state officials. NWA may update these requirements at any time at its sole discretion.

Privacy Policy

Data privacy and security are important to us. When You register for this Conference, NWA will process Your data in accordance with NWA’s legitimate interests for hosting an industry event and for being a community-based organization. Please review our privacy policy, available on the NWA website, including how to exercise your rights.

In the event You register with a hotel offering a discounted or reduced rate for conference attendees, You expressly agree to allow such hotel to provide information regarding Your stay to NWA for the purposes of allowing NWA and the hotel to verify any and all contractual obligations between NWA and the hotel have been met.

Liability Waiver

You understand that travel and gathering involves risk of sickness, including sickness from COVID-19 and injury. You (and on behalf of Your guest(s) waive, release and shall hold harmless and indemnify, NWA and its sponsors and exhibitors, and their employees and agents, from and against claims, liabilities and expenses arising from injury, sickness or death due to travel to or attendance at the Conference.

This waiver and release is binding on You and Your heirs and successors.

Code of Conduct

NWA is a listening organization focused on its participants. The Conference is 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 and shall not receive any refund or repayment. Thank you for helping to make this a welcoming event for all.

Media Disclaimer 

NWA intends to record, take photographs and video of this event for use in NWA news, educational material, and promotional material, in print, electronic and other media, including the NWA websites. By participating in this event, You grant NWA the right to use any image, photograph, voice, or likeness, without limitation, in its promotional materials and publicity efforts without compensation. All media becomes the property of NWA. Media may be displayed, distributed or used by NWA for any purpose.

ALERT: Beware of Housing Scams!

Be vigilant and aware of nonofficial housing companies that contact exhibitors and attendees claiming to be able to secure hotel rooms at a better rate. These “poachers” are not authorized to represent NWA.