Welcome to FORSA/NASSW Conference 15th-17th June 2026

This conference aims to illuminate social work within the context of the Nordic welfare states’ evolution over recent decades, exploring the implications for practitioners, citizens, education, and the profession.

Registration is closed

Registration for the FORSA/NASSW 2026 conference is now closed.

You can still explore presentation types and conference details via the link below.

Presentation types and details

News

Programme has been shared with participants

The final conference programme has now been sent by email to all registered participants.

If you have registered and have not received the programme, please check your spam folder or contact the conference organisers.

We look forward to welcoming you to the conference.

Abstract submissions

The FORSA/NASSW committee is pleased with the abstract submission process for the upcoming conference in Aarhus. We have accepted 140 abstracts, representing a wide diversity of topics. The program looks very promising and suggests an enriching and inspiring conference.

Special session by Pernille Randrup

The conference committee is pleased to announce a special session on Tuesday afternoon addressing the social work approach employed within the Municipality of Aarhus.

Department Manager Pernille Randrup will deliver a presentation entitled:

“Staircase to Staircase – A holistic and relational welfare approach toward vulnerable families in Aarhus, Denmark. From a 4 year funded research project to a way of working in Aarhus.”

Find information about

Registration and submission

Read more about how to register for the main conference as well as social activities such a visit to Aros or a walk around town with a homeless person.

Registration and submission

Location

VIA University College, Campus C, Aarhus, Denmark

VIA Universty College is Denmarks largest university college with more than 18.000 students engaged in a wide range of studies. The conference campus is located in the centre of Aarhus close to cafes, shops and museums.

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Program

Three days of engaging academic and educational talks about the development of social work in the Nordic countries.

Program

Conference theme

This conference aims to illuminate social work within the context of the Nordic welfare states’ evolution over recent decades, exploring the implications for practitioners, citizens, education, and the profession.

Conference theme
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Venue and travel

Find information about how to get to Aarhus and where to stay. 

Venue and travel

Partners

The conference is a collaboration between FORSA, NASSW and VIA University College.