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SPARK 2025

Chicago Chicago, IL United States

October 20 October 21

Save the Date for SPARK 2025: Oct. 20-21, with pre-conference sessions Oct. 19.

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View the call for applications for the Innovative Impact Award, presented at SPARK 2025. The deadline to submit is March 24.

About the Event

SPARK 2025 will unite practice excellence, innovation, and federal policy advocacy to advance our sector’s impact and help all families and communities thrive. This in-person event will elevate important conversations around our most vexing challenges and showcase insight and expertise from the field.

This event is designed for leaders who are fueled by a commitment to advance equity and improve the well-being of all people. Together, we will share inspiration and practical tools for implementing innovative practice, policy, and research. Our keynote speakers and breakout sessions will address new insight and promising approaches related to:

  • Brain science and trauma-informed approaches
  • Child, family, and community well-being
  • COA Accreditation
  • Equity, diversity, and inclusion
  • Government affairs and advocacy
  • Leadership and organizational development

Who Should Participate

  • Executives
  • Director-level staff
  • Board members
  • Performance quality improvement staff
  • Professional and clinical services

Registration must be received on or before Sept. 20 to receive the early bird rate. After that date, regular rates apply.

Impact Partners and/or Organizations that Have Achieved COA Accreditation
Early Bird Registration $625
Regular Registration $825

Other Organizations
Early Bird Registration $725
Regular Registration $925

Multiperson Registration Discount

Register five (5) full conference participants from the same organization and receive $50 off all subsequent full conference registrations from the same organization. Only one discount per person; no other discounts apply. Once all five full conference participants are registered, contact Social Current to receive the discount code for all subsequent full conference registrations.

Cancellation by Participant

All cancellation requests must be made in writing. Conference cancellations are subject to a $100 processing fee. Cancellation requests received after Oct. 1 will not be refunded. Credit toward future Social Current events is not currently possible. Participants unable to attend the conference may send an alternate participant. Notice of written cancellation or alternate participant requests must be emailed directly to Social Current.

Cancellation by Social Current

If Social Current cancels this conference, all registration fees will be refunded in full.

Hilton Chicago
720 S Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60605

Hotel Reservations

Social Current has arranged a special room rate of $259 for single or double occupancy, plus applicable taxes. To receive the discounted rate, book online or call the hotel at 877-865-5320 by Sept. 22 and mention the group name: Social Current SPARK 2025.

This rate is available for stays up to three days prior to and after the conference, but it is subject to hotel availability at the time of booking.

Sunday, Oct. 19
9 a.m.-Noon Intensive Accreditation Training (IAT)
12:30-4 p.m. Registration Desk Open
1-4 p.m. Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) Training
5:30-7 p.m. Volunteer Appreciation Celebration

 

Monday, Oct. 20
8 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Registration Desk Open
8-9 a.m. Breakfast with Exhibitors
9-10:30 a.m. Opening General Session
10:30-11 a.m. Break with Exhibitors
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Session A Workshops
12:30-2 p.m. Networking Lunch
1:15-1:45 p.m. One-on-One Consultations
2-3:30 p.m. Session B Workshops
3:45-4:15 p.m. One-on-One Consultations
4:30-5:30 p.m. Networking Reception

 

Tuesday, Oct. 21
7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Registration Desk Open
7:30-8:30 a.m. Breakfast with Exhibitors
7:45-8:15 a.m. One-on-One Consultations
8:30-10 a.m. Session C Workshops
10-10:30 a.m. Break with Exhibitors
10:30 a.m.-Noon Session D Workshops
Noon-1:45 p.m. Lunch and Closing General Session
2-2:30 p.m. One-on-One Consultations
2:45-3:15 p.m. One-on-One Consultations

 

Social Current’s robust network of organizations and individuals across the country provides a unique opportunity for sponsors to reach C-suite decisionmakers in their target demographics. Simultaneously, sponsorship will allow brands to assess challenges unique to the sector, collaborate, and access network expertise.

Through our network, we can reach more than 12,000 human services professionals representing more than 1,800 organizations that serve nearly 11 million individuals.

View the SPARK 2025 sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities. Contact us to learn more.

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