2025 Annual Conference & Expo
March 26-28, 2025
Minneapolis Convention Center

2025 Virtual Conference
Every Thursday in April
On-demand content through June 2025

Call for Presentations - now open!

Calling all presenters to share today's trends, tomorrow's ideas, and what's working in health and human services (HHS) with our audience of more than 4,000 professionals and students - the largest human service conference in the Midwest!

We're looking for dynamic and engaging presenters to bring content inspired by this year's theme, All (in) Together to our in-person and virtual conference programs.

Why present?

• Professional development: Enhance your public speaking skills and receive free conference registration to attend sessions and earn continuing education credit.
• Exposure: Get in front of Minnesota's HHS workforce and build connections to advance your own work.
• Support HHS in Minnesota: Share your experience and expertise to improve the health and human services system in our state.

Submit your presentation by September 27

Visit the Presenter Resources page for helpful tips and information.

Call for Artists

We are excited to announce our call for artists to create and submit their original artwork in support of our 2025 Annual Conference theme, All (in) Together. Artwork will appear in print and digital marketing and materials for both our in-person and virtual conference programs, which are attended by more than 4,000 health and human service professionals and students from across the Midwest. Your creation will serve as the visual centerpiece of the conference, appearing in print and digital materials.

Why submit your art?

• Receive an honorarium of $800.
• Have your art viewed by tens of thousands of individuals and hundreds of organizations across Minnesota through promotional campaigns.
• Receive complimentary registration for our conference and a 1-year individual membership to MSSA.

Submit your art by September 13

Our theme: All (in) Together

The important work of change-making is a collective effort.

It’s in partnership with peers, colleagues, and the people we serve that we can share tools, impart knowledge, and develop the skills necessary to understand the full scope of our challenges and develop well-rounded and holistic solutions.

It’s in connection with those whose experiences or identities differ from our own that we can leverage our diverse perspectives to enrich our work, strengthen our organizations, and grow personally.

It’s in community, united by a common purpose, that we find support, hope, and the power of our collective influence.

This year’s conference is focused on the importance of being all in—committing to your role in change-making—and being all together—collaborating with others in health and human services (and beyond!) to lead the way forward and make meaningful and lasting impact.

• Gain insights and skills that will empower you to overcome challenges and make meaningful improvements in how you support those you serve. Get equipped with the tools and resources you need to navigate organizational change, lead through uncertainty, and take charge of your career path.

• Foster connections and build a strong community of support. Engage with like-minded professionals, share experiences and ideas, and forge relationships that will motivate you in your journey.

• Explore healing strategies for rest and rejuvenation. Discover how to embrace discomfort and cultivate resilience. Celebrate shared success and leave recharged and ready to sustain yourself in your work.