Notice as of May 13, 2026:
Communications about all aspects of our upcoming Symposium have been challenged by many circumstances out of our control and we ask for your patience as we continue to navigate these. Please know that we have two hard working teams pulling this Symposium together in a thoughtful, informative, and culturally significant way. We can’t wait to see you all in just a few weeks!
Our team in Puerto Rico is dealing with unexpected matters of great importance and impact for their students. For this reason, we do not yet have the final details of the Symposium, but we assure you that we will send them as soon as possible.
We look forward to seeing you in a few weeks!
Travel/Accommodation Recommendations
Lodging Locations (AirBnb): Miramar, Santurce, or Isla VerdeSchedules
An overview of the Symposium schedule can be found here
Schedule of presentations can be found here
Poster Presentations
Information regarding poster presentation guidelines can be found here
Presenters
Canva templates for social media graphics to advertise your sessions can be found at the following links:Outstitutes
Two outstitutes will be offered on Saturday June 6, 2026. Attendance is limited to 20-25 participants each
View the options and sign up on the Outstitutes webpage
Registration is now OPEN!
Registration rates include access to all workshops during the 3-day Symposium (June 3-5, 2026) in Puerto Rico, 2 lunches, cocktail hour on Wednesday and 5 coffee breaks throughout.
There is an additional fee to attend Post-Symposium Outstitutes held on Saturday June 6th. More information and registration for these events will be advertised at a later date.
Visit the Rates and Registration webpage to reserve your spot at this year's Symposium!
2026 IASWG Symposium
June 3-5, 2026
University of Puerto Rico at Río Piedras in San Juan, Puerto Rico
The Power of Groups: Cultivating Hope, Acknowledging Fears and Taking Action
Group work is increasingly vital. Through group work we engage in building mutual understanding and respect while developing a sense of belonging in a world experiencing waves of negativity and hatred, causing rifts among individuals, groups and communities. Through group work we engage in collective action against injustice, hate, and fears by cultivating hope, understanding, and joy.
Call for Proposals
Proposals for 30 or 60 minute presentations are due by February 21, 2026Proposals for posters are due by March 7, 2026