October 20-23, 2026 | New Orleans, LA

About the Annual Conference

The NRWC Annual Conference is more than an event—it’s a space to connect, collaborate, and elevate the reentry workforce field to drive meaningful change. Join reentry workforce stakeholders and businesses from across the country for dynamic learning and networking opportunities that explore leading practices, sharpen skills, and build strategic connections that last beyond the conference. No matter your role within the reentry workforce ecosystem, this convening is for you.

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2026 NRWC Annual Conference
October 20-23, 2026
New Orleans, LA

Call for Proposals

The 2026 Call for Proposals will open January 29, 2026. Contact Virginia Smith (virginia@thenrwc.org) with any questions before the call opens.

Registration

Registration for the 2026 NRWC Annual Conference will open April 2026.

Become a Sponsor or Exhibitor

Showcase your work, connect with practitioners, and support the conference mission. Contact Kimberly Crowe (kimberly@thenrwc.org) for more information.

Past Conferences

NRWC has experienced exponential growth since our inaugural conference in 2022, welcoming nearly 450 attendees and presenters from across the country and the field for the 2025 NRWC Annual Conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Click the links below to view past conference programs. For more information about specific sessions or speakers, please contact Virginia Smith.

2022 NRWC Annual Conference – October 18-21, 2022 | Bethesda, MD
2023 NRWC Annual Conference – October 24-27, 2023 | Philadelphia, PA
2024 NRWC Annual Conference – October 15-17, 2024 | Denver, CO
2025 NRWC Annual Conference – October 21-24, 2025 | Pittsburgh, PA

“I especially enjoyed hearing what practitioners are doing around the country. Although it seems we share the same struggles, I heard lots of alternatives and different strategies that should be very helpful in my work!”

– Todd Angilly, Director of Workforce Development at Executive Office of Public Safety and Security

“For me just knowing that people and organizations like the ones in attendance exist has inspired me even more to give back as much as I can to this cause, to expand my network within and beyond the attendees, and to be and even stronger and more vocal champion to this cause and to “my” people.”

– Josh LeTeff, Remodeling Consultant Team Leader at Power Home Remodeling Group

“As we continue to build the business into a more helpful tool to support those reentering the workforce and society, I am looking for support, resources, ideas and feedback. I believe NRWC can provide a lot of that.”

– Drew Patterson, Owner at Basic Industries, LLC

“NRWC provided me the exposure to learn from all different perspectives such as the labor market, business community, fair chance hiring, corrections, etc. This sheds a spotlight into my work by reminding me to continue to build relationships with stakeholders that have a vested interest in helping formerly incarcerated individuals.”

– Feliciano Perez, Senior Program Manager at Jobs for the Future (JFF)

“It was exciting to hear from industry professionals that are advocating for change in the reentry space at the national level. It was also beneficial to learn about resources that clients and correctional facilities should implement and take advantage of in Southwestern PA.”

– Julia Gagosian, Program Manager of Special Projects at Partners4Work