The 2026 JEDI Symposium is the fourth annual event aimed at fostering cultural humility and empowering social workers, mental health professionals, and students. Attendees will engage in reflection, dialogue, and community building to better serve clients and communities. The symposium will feature workshops addressing professional development needs and offer opportunities to earn Continuing Education credits. The agenda includes plenary sessions, concurrent workshops, and networking opportunities, with a focus on topics such as intersectional stigmatization, police social work, rural diversity, and neuroaffirming practices.
Mental Health Conferences
2026 JEDI Symposium
The 2026 JEDI Symposium is an event for social workers, mental health professionals, and students to engage in learning and community building. It will be held in Concord, NH, at the Grappone Conference Center.
Conference Overview
Some quick details about this conference.
Time and Place
Maybe the most important details of the conference.
Conference Date: February 04, 2026
Location: Grappone Conference Center
City/State: Concord, New Hampshire
Address: 70 Constitution Ave, Concord, NH 03301
Event Format: in-person
Conference Organizer
This organization is hosting this conference.
NASW New Hampshire Chapter
The NASW New Hampshire Chapter is dedicated to supporting social workers and advancing the profession through advocacy, education, and professional development.
Email: admin.naswnh@socialworkers.org
Phone: 603-698-0055
Registration Fees
How much does this conference cost?
| Cost | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| $ | NASW Member | Discounted price for NASW members at the time of registration and the conference. |
See the conference's actual website for more details around these fees, as sometimes they can be more complicated.
Schedule and Agenda
It's important to know what is planned.
The symposium will begin at 8:45 AM with a welcome session, followed by an opening plenary by Jermaine Moore. The day includes two blocks of concurrent workshops, a lunch plenary, and a closing plenary. Workshops cover topics such as intersectional stigmatization, police social work, and neuroaffirming practices.
Notable Speakers
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
Jermaine Moore
Founder and Principal of The Mars Hill Group, specializing in leadership development and inclusion strategies.
Dr. Steven Durost
Executive Director of C.R.E.A.T.E! Center for Expressive Arts, Therapy and Education, and a recognized expert in expressive art therapy.
Dr. Samantha Dutra
Professional Development Coordinator for the New England College Personnel Association and private practice therapist.
Gretchen Grappone, LICSW
Training consultant and clinician specializing in structural change and intersectional stigmatization reduction.
Kaitlin Jones
Social Work Unit Supervisor at Dover Police Department, focusing on integrating social work into public safety.
Lynne Schmidt
Therapist specializing in trauma and healing, and author of several poetry collections.
Sara Sullivan, MA, LCMHC
Mental health clinician and educator dedicated to creating affirming spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals.
Jennifer Wolfe, LICSW
Clinician and trainer providing LGBTQIA+ and NeuroDivergent Affirming psychotherapy.
Angela Zhang
Programs Director at LISTEN Community Services, focusing on community engagement and racial justice.
CEU Details
Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).
Participants can earn 6 Continuing Education (CE) credits by attending the symposium.
Hotel Information
You need somewhere to stay! (Unless you live relatively close.)
The symposium will be held at the Grappone Conference Center, located within the Courtyard by Marriott in Concord, NH. Attendees are encouraged to book accommodations at nearby hotels for convenience.
Parking Information
Unless you're taking public transit.
Parking is available at the Grappone Conference Center, with ample space for attendees driving to the event.
Sponsorship, Exhibitor, and Advertising Opportunities
If you're an organization that wants to contribute to this event, here are some details.
Organizations interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at the conference can contact Janelle Joliat, Program Manager, at jjoliat.naswnh@socialworkers.org. More details can be found in the sponsor prospectus.
Other Links and Information
The above information is from the conference or event webpage. Please review the organization's website for official information, as that will be more up-to-date.
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