Registration
We are delighted to announce that registration for the SWSD 2026 is now officially open!
Join us in Nairobi, Kenya, for an inspiring gathering of social work professionals, practitioners, researchers, and partners dedicated to strengthening social development and advancing the impact of social work across Africa.
Registration Rates
Registration fees include: Access to conference sessions
The early bird discounted participation fees are as follows (until 31 October 2025):
| Standard Fee | 190 USD | 390 USD |
| Member Fee* | 170 USD | 350 USD |
| Students | 80 USD | 80 USD |
| Virtual (main room) | 70 USD | 70 USD |
| Accompanying Person | 80 USD | 80 USD |
| Closing Dinner | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT |
A list of GNI per capita may be found here for reference.
* For IASSW Life members, IFSW Friends and Distinguished Fellows of ICSW only.
Regular fees (from 1 November 2025)
The standard participation fees are as follows:
| Standard Fee | 250 USD | 450 USD |
| Member Fee* | 225 USD | 400 USD |
| Students | 100 USD | 100 USD |
| Virtual (main room) | 80 USD | 80 USD |
| Accompanying Person | 100 USD | 100 USD |
| Closing Dinner | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT |
A list of GNI per capita may be found here for reference.
* For IASSW Life members, IFSW Friends and Distinguished Fellows of ICSW only.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Terms and Conditions regarding bank transfers
Making payment by bank transfer please use the Invoice Number with your name as a payment reference. We kindly request that you email your payment confirmation to swsd2026@paragonafrica.co.za to enable us to allocate the funds correctly. Please note our payment terms are 7 days from invoice date.
*** Bank charges are the responsibility of the payer. Shortfalls will still be responsible to be paid.
MPESA payment options available
Should you wish to pay via this method, kindly reach out to the conference secretariat, swsd2026@paragonafrica.co.za to request the details for the payment.