2016 AJFCA Annual Conference

Don't miss this year's AJFCA Annual Conference at the Westin Hotel in San Diego, May 15th - 17th! Registration closes one week from today, on Thursday, April 21st.

Join us for an enlightening Opening Plenary Lunch presentation by Elena Rossini, Italian

filmmaker, on Sunday, May 15th. Elena works at the intersection of creativity and social justice, highlighting issues that permeate our global culture, through her recent film, The Illusionist.

Enter a floating city at sea and walk in the footsteps of 225,000 sailors who served our county on the USS Midway Mu

seum, as we relive nearly 50 years of world history aboard the longest-serving Navy aircraft carrier of the 20th century while noshing and networking with colleagues on Sunday evening at the JFS San Diego Host Community Event.

On the morning of Monday, May 16th, we'll b

e joined by experts as they explore welcoming immigrants and supporting refugees, disabilities inclusion, and LGBTQ inclusion and Jewish values; issues at the forefront of our path to building stronger connections, communities and collaborations.

Learn more about these activities as well as the workshop sessions here.

Mobile App

The 2016 AJFCA Annual Conference Mobile App has launched. If you are registered for the Conference you should have received an email with download instructions on Wednesday. If you did not, please contact Jennie.

If you are not yet registered, you can download the app here.

Once installed, you'll have instant access to many features, like:

full event schedule
contact info of other attendees
detailed info about speakers and sponsors
notifications of important updates

Please direct questions to Jennie.

Important Deadlines

Conference Registration will close on Thursday, April 21st. (Refunds will be issued for any changes to registration including cancellations if made by Thursday, April 21st. All conference related transactions must be completed by Thursday, May 5th.)
The cut-off date to book your hotel stay under the AJFCA group block (and rate) is Tuesday, April 26th.

Continuing Education Credits

Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) will be available at AJFCA's 2016 Annual Conference through the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). Credit will be given for most conference sessions including plenary presentations and sponsor sessions.

Annual Conference Facebook Page

The 2016 AJFCA Annual Conference Facebook page is designed as a medium for discussion between potential conference goers and registered conference goers, the Annual Conference Committee and AJFCA Staff. Feel free to discuss logistics (sharing cabs and planning off-site meals), ask questions regarding sessions, and share agency materials (annual reports, marketing brochures), etc . . .

This is the first year we're trying out a conference Facebook page and therefore the content of this page will be what we make it! Enjoy this new way to connect with network. Click here to join the 2016 AJFCA Annual Conference Facebook group. Please reach out to Jennie with questions.

Inclusion
AJFCA is dedicated to the inclusion of all members of society regardless of age, gender identity, race, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, or abilities. If you would like to request specific accommodations to enable you to participate fully in the event, or have general questions about the ways in which we strive to create an inclusive atmosphere at the Annual Conference, please contact Liz Woodward, AJFCA's Director of Older Adult & Disabilities Services, by April 15th at 410-500-5372.