Registration Details

2025 Virtual NWA Nutrition, Education & Breastfeeding Conference

Registration Fees: 

Please note: While unlikely, registration fees are subject to change prior to the official opening of registration.

To receive the group rate discount!

• GROUP Discounts are for NWA Members only
• To be considered a group you must have five (5) or more from one facility.
• Enter "GROUP" in the Promo Code Box and the system will automatically apply the discount. 
• Registrants MUST be registered in ONE Group to receive the discount!
• Promotions/discounts are not retroactive and cannot be applied to previously purchased individual registrations. Limit one special offer/discount code per registration.

Last Chance Registration Fees

                  *No group discount at the last chance rate

Payment Details

We must receive your credit card payment or check payment in full before you may access any NWA conferences or events. If we have not received payment in full, you will not be able to access the 2025 Virtual NWA Nutrition Education & Breastfeeding Conference .

• 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 four weeks after initial registration submission. 
• All balance dues must be cleared no later than October 16, 2025.  
• Starting October 17, 2025, all payments must be submitted by Debit/Credit Card.
• Attendees MUST be paid in full by the deadline to access the NWA Nutrition Education & Breastfeeding Conferencee. 
• Deadline for receipt of cancellations: 11:59 p.m. EDT on October 16, 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.
• Cancellations received before October 5 will receive 100% refund.
• Cancellations received starting  October 6 will receive a 50% refund.
• No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after October 17, 2025..  
• 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! 

NWA Federal Tax ID: 52-1482678

Make Checks Payable to the National WIC Association

National WIC Association
Attn: 2025 Virtual NWA Nutrition Education & Breastfeeding Conference
1099 14th Street, NW Ste. 510
Washington, DC 20005

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]

Call for Abstracts

Abstract Call Closed

The National WIC Association invites you to submit presentation proposals for the 2025 Nutrition Education & Breastfeeding Conference being held virtually on November 5-6 2025! 

The Nutrition Education and Breastfeeding Conference brings together lactation and nutrition professionals, healthcare providers, researchers, advocates, and community leaders to share evidence-based practices, innovative strategies, and emerging research that supports lactation, infant feeding, and nutrition.

The National WIC Association welcomes proposals from WIC staff, WIC participants, or those featuring WIC staff or WIC participants as co-presenters. We invite submissions that address the wide range of factors influencing lactation, infant feeding, and nutrition, with a focus on inclusion, equity, belonging, and culturally responsive care. Submission categories include: research, clinical practice, education and training, community engagement, and policy and advocacy. 

NWA ensures quality educational content for IBCLCs and RDN/DTRs that meets IBCLE and CDR requirements. Submissions will be evaluated on the following: relevance to lactation, nutrition, and infant feeding; innovation and originality, clarity and organization; applicability to diverse populations; and evidence-based or experiential grounding. To comply, sessions must be free of marketing and 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].

Share your research and clinical skills and expertise with our attendees! We look forward to receiving your abstract submission. 

Submission Deadline:  Abstract Call Closed! Friday, September 5, 2025 (Extended from 8/22) 

Please note: This conference is virtual only. 

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

Conference Theme is: Engage, Inspire, Energize: Nourishing Generations

Conference Topics/Tracks 

Breastfeeding Education

• Breastfeeding promotion and counseling techniques
• Lactation assessment 
• Guidance on pump usage and support for pumping parents
• Innovations in breastfeeding research and outreach
• Postpartum support, including mental health
• Clinical Practice such as case studies, protocols, or innovative approaches to lactation support and education
• Original studies related lactation science, public health or clinical practice 

Nutrition Education

• Infant and young child feeding practices
• Managing food allergies and feeding challenges
• Culturally responsive and inclusive nutrition counseling
• Strategies for engaging diverse populations (e.g., race/ethnicity, health literacy, body size, etc.)
• Clinical Practice including case studies, protocols, or innovative approaches to nutrition education 
• Original studies related to nutrition public health or clinical practice

Community Engagement

• Workforce development 
• Addressing burnout and fostering resilience
• Effective management and team building
• Building inclusive, supportive workplaces
• Programs and initiatives rooted in community-based support

Policy & Advocacy

• Legislative, institutional, or organizational strategies that promote breastfeeding

You Will be Asked for the Following

• Abstract details: Title, author(s) and credentials, abstract proposal, learning objectives, preferred format (oral, poster, etc.), target audience, and short description (used to share with the public if selected). 
• 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

Abstract Tips: 

• Your proposal should be engaging and thorough. Think of an elevator pitch.
• Your session titles should be catchy and not super long.
• Should be relevant to lactation or nutrition practice or policy
• Innovative and original
• Evidence-based
• Applicable to diverse populations
• Be clear and organized

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 the content, language, and references focus on EDIB principles.

Important Deadlines

Please, take note of the following important dates. 

• August 5: Abstract Submission Deadline 
• September 22 (week of): Notification of Acceptance/Rejection
• September 29: Speaker Confirmations Due
• September 29: Online Speaker Details Due – First Draft of Agenda Posted 
• October 3: Registration deadline for authors
• October 15: Presentation Submission deadline 
• November 5: Conference Starts 

Before Submitting an Abstract

By submitting an abstract for consideration for the conference, you acknowledge that all presenting authors are responsible for their registration and travel costs. 

• Discounted Presenter Registration Rate: Do not register with your group if you would like to take advantage of this discount)

By agreeing to present, you acknowledge that your session may be scheduled for presentation on any of the two days of the virtual conference, which runs from Wednesday, November 5 to Thursday, November 6. You must be available on both days.  Your session date and time will be confirmed once the program is finalized.

Thank you in advance for your commitment to the excellence of this year's virtual meeting!

Abstract Call Closed 

Contact Information

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

Sponsorship Opportunities

Click Here for our Sponsorship Prospectus 

The National WIC Association (NWA) invites you to join us as a sponsor for our 2025 Virtual Nutrition Education and Breastfeeding Promotion Conference, taking place virtually November 5-6, 2025. This annual event is a premier platform for engaging with WIC staff, nutrition professionals, lactation consultants, public health experts, and program leaders from across the country. Please note: This conference will be held virtually only!

Why Sponsor?

Sponsoring this event provides a powerful opportunity to:

• Build brand awareness among WIC decision-makers and maternal-child health professionals.
• Showcase your commitment to equitable, evidence-based nutrition and breastfeeding support.
• Introduce new products and services aligned with WIC's mission.
• Position your organization as a thought leader in maternal and child health. Engage with attendees during and after the event    through interactive virtual tools..

Click Here for our Sponsorship Prospectus 

Click Here to Submit Your Sponsorship Order

NWA Conference Policies

Conference Polices

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

General Policies

• All individuals and/or entities are strictly prohibited from sharing, electronically recording or broadcasting any conference (virtual) events. 
• Press representatives must register and receive a Press Pass and photo/recording permission from NWA.
• Information presented in sessions and posters may not represent the views or standards of NWA. 

Cancellation & Refund Policy

• Deadline for full receipt of cancellations: 11:59 p.m. EDT on October 5, 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.
• Cancellations received before October 5 will receive 100% refund.
• Cancellations received starting  October 6 will receive a 50% refund.
• No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after October 17, 2025..
• 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! 
• If registration balance is not paid, a hold will be placed on your account, preventing you from accessing your NWA Membership Benefits.

Privacy Policy

Your data privacy and security are important to us. When you register for this event, NWA will process your data in accordance with our legitimate interests for hosting an industry event and for being a community-based organization. Please review our privacy policy, including how to exercise your rights under the GDPR.

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. Thank you for helping to make this a welcoming event for all.

Media Disclaimer 

NWA intends to take photographs and video of this event for use in NWA news and promotional material, in print, electronic and other media, including the NWA websites. By participating in this event, I 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.

NWA may update these requirements at any time at its sole discretion.