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本次大會以“推進AI賦能與創新的社會工作實踐與學習”為主題，旨在彙聚全球學者、教育者與實務工作者，共同探討人工智能（AI）如何深刻影響社會工作的各個層面，尤其是在亞太地區的具體應用與挑戰。本次會議將提供一個多元、跨文化的學術交流平臺，圍繞社會工作在人工智能快速發展背景下的專業發展、教育創新、實務轉型與研究合作展開深入探討。我們特別歡迎聚焦亞洲及太平洋島嶼（API）社群所面臨的挑戰與機遇之投稿，並探討如何在尊重多元文化、堅守倫理原則、貼合在地情境的前提下，將人工智慧（AI）與創新方法有機融入社會工作實踐與學習。透過跨文化與跨學科的對話，我們期盼促進跨越國界的合作、知識交流與相互學習，共同推動社會工作知識體系的更新與共享，爲構建一個更加包容、平等、有韌性的未來社會貢獻力量。

— 關於APISWEA —

亞太社會工作教育者協會（Asian & Pacific Islander Social Work Educators Association，簡稱 APISWEA）是代表北美社會工作教育領域亞裔與太平洋島地區（API）社會工作教育者的國際組織。該協會的使命在於討論並回應全球 API 社群相關的社會工作教育所關注的議題，同時推動在社會工作領域中對 API 的教育與研究。APISWEA 定期舉辦學術指導與職涯發展活動，並負責全美社會工作教育協會（CSWE）年會亞太分論壇的摘要審稿與主持彙報工作。每年，協會亦設立兩項博士生獎學金，獎勵從事 API 議題研究的青年學者。此外，除了每年在 CSWE 年會期間舉辦會員聚會外，APISWEA 也在亞太地區定期召開國際會議，過往已在越南、菲律賓、泰國、韓國、中國香港、中國成都與印尼等地成功舉辦。2026 年的國際論壇將於6月5至8日在中國澳門舉行，由澳門城市大學承辦。

— 澳門參會亮點 —

對社工學者與實務工作者而言，專程參會最在意的通常有三件事：

第一，能否獲得可直接轉化落地的專業收穫；

第二，能否結識關鍵的同行與潛在合作夥伴；

第三，這趟行程在時間、費用與精力上的投入是否值得。

本次澳門會議的設計，就是希望讓您「來得值、學得會、帶得走、用得上」。

核心課題與邊界

AI 進入社工領域後，核心課題不在於工具本身，核心課題在於如何兼顧效率與倫理、科技與人本、創新與專業。會議特別聚焦亞洲及太平洋島嶼地區的在地脈絡，深入討論 AI 在教學、督導、服務輸送、方案評估與研究中的應用與限制，協助您不只「會用」，更能把握適用情境、合規合倫理的使用邊界。

對接與合作

此外，與其分散拜訪、往返奔波，不如在會議期間集中完成高效率的交流與對接。對研究者而言，這裡可以尋找共同作者與跨校合作夥伴；對實務工作者而言，這裡更便於對接跨機構合作、督導與培訓協作，以及服務經驗的互學互鑑。

成果被看見

同時，會議也提供提升能見度與擴大影響力的機會，讓研究與實務成果被看見。無論是論文發表、工作坊或專題討論，都是向國際同行清晰呈現證據、方法與觀點的重要平台。對青年學者與一線實務工作者而言，只要問題意識清楚、方法扎實、反思，同樣能引發共鳴並促成後續合作，擴大專業影響。

充電與沉澱

更重要的是，教研、實踐工作強度高、節奏快。澳門交通便捷、配套完善，適合在高密度學術和實踐交流之餘，結合同儕互動與短途在地體驗，完成一趟兼具輸入與沉澱的專業充電之旅。

互動場景

會議期間，我們亦規劃多種更開放、可互動的活動安排，包括交流市集、自我照顧手工坊。交流市集將提供更自然的互動場景，便於您認識不同機構與團隊、了解項目與資源，並促進後續對接與合作落地。我們也將準備迎賓小禮，內容以實際供應為準，可能包含芳療或香氛類產品，或具澳門特色的伴手禮，以表致意與關懷。

澳門旅遊的簡要介紹

澳門整體小而精緻，各大景點距離相近。除了大家熟知的大三巴牌坊和媽閣廟，這裡還保留了豐富的文化遺產。參會學者們可以去澳門歷史城區散散步，穿梭於特色街巷間，感受傳統中式院落與葡式建築的奇妙碰撞。若對在地歷史與藝術感興趣，澳門還有多座小而美的博物館值得走訪，例如全面講述澳門歷史的澳門博物館、記錄中西航海交融的海事博物館，以及館藏豐富的澳門藝術博物館。此外，大家也可以去鄭家大屋、龍環葡韻等處轉轉，那裡環境清幽，步調從容，遊覽體驗非常輕鬆。若想體驗更安靜的一面，還可以前往路環，漫步於黑沙海灘，感受傳統漁村的寧靜風貌。閒暇時嚐嚐正宗的葡式蛋撻，或在老字號茶餐廳體驗當地美食，也能讓人很好地融入當地的文化氛圍。

澳門公共交通網絡完善，粵語、普通話和英語皆可無障礙交流，整體治安良好，為學者的出行提供了極大便利。澳門也是全球高端酒店最密集的目的地之一，各類大型演唱會與駐場演出、舞臺表演常態化上演，方便您在會議之餘一站式享受高品質的休閒與文化娛樂。

澳門這座歷經四百多年中西文化交融的城市有著獨特的慢生活氣息，非常適合在研討之餘走走看看。後續我們還會專門為大家推送一份更詳細的澳門旅遊及出行攻略。

建議及早提交／報名

因此，我們建議您及早提交摘要／申請，安排更從容、成本更可控，以便：

• 儘早排除投稿系統或格式相關的技術問題；

• 更早獲知錄取結果，從容規劃行程；

• 及早辦理（如適用）簽注，並以更合適的價格預訂機票／船票／車票及住宿。

— 徵文領域及會議資訊 —

本次會議，我們誠邀全球學者、研究者、教育工作者、實務人員及學生提交研究摘要，歡迎采用定性研究、定量研究或混合方法，圍繞社會工作與人工智能融合的微觀、介觀或宏觀層面議題展開。徵文的領域包括但不限于：

1. 社會工作實踐中的人工智能

2. 社會工作研究中的人工智能

3. 人工智能在社會工作教育中的應用

4. 創新干預研究

5. 亞洲社會工作的藝術實踐

6. 亞洲社會工作的專業化

7. 老齡化與老年社會工作

8. 兒童、青少年與家庭

9. AI與健康及精神健康社會工作

10. 領導力、組織管理與人才發展

11. 一帶一路倡議下的社會工作合作與交流

12. 亞太地區社會工作國際對話

13. 粵港澳地區社會工作實踐與研究

14. 本土社區發展

15. 人工智能與創新社會工作中的倫理

主旨發言人

來自中國內地和香港、美國、新加坡、韓國的專家學者

    Dr. Brian E. Perron (University of Michigan, U.S. 美國密歇根大學)

    The Future of Social Work is Agentic: How AI is Reshaping Roles Across Research and Practice
    代理型（Agentic）AI 時代的社會工作未來：AI 如何重塑研究與實務角色

    Dr. Gerard Chung (National University of Singapore, Singapore 新加坡國立大學)

    Beyond Skill Training: Teaching Social Work 'Rituals' Through Large Language Model (LLM) Simulated Role-Play”
    不只教技能：以大型語言模型（LLM）情境角色扮演，培養社會工作的「專業儀式」

    Dr. Johnson Chun-Sing Cheung (The University of Hong Kong, China 香港大學)

    How Social Work and Engineering Co-Design AI-Powered Client Simulations for Social Casework Teaching
    社工 × 工程跨域共創：打造 AI 驅動的個案情境模擬，用於社會個案工作教學

    Dr. Lauri Goldkind (Fordham University, U.S. 美國福特漢姆大學)

    Futuring with AI: Social work education, policy and practice
    與AI共創未來：社會工作教育、政策與實務

    Dr. Moon Jeong Choi (Korean Advanced Institute of Science & Technology, Korea 韓國科學技術學院)

    Title forthcoming 待公布

    Dr. Ning Tang (Dawning Counseling, China 道寧咨詢)

    Reconfiguring Frontline Social Work Through AI: Why Human-Centered Practice Matters More Than Ever
    人工智能重構一綫社会工作：以人為本實務何以益顯其要

報告形式：

• 英文口頭報告

• 英文海報展示

• 英文互動式工作坊

• 專題報告會

• 主題論壇

會後工作坊：

1. AI賦能社会工作实践和教育

2. AI輔助科研項目申報與論文寫作

會議地點

澳門氹仔徐日昇寅公馬路  ｜ 澳門城市大學氹仔校區

會議議程

— 個人摘要提交信息 —

摘要提交指南：

我們鼓勵提交有關如何促進個人、組織、社區或政策變革的研究摘要。也歡迎社區合作夥伴、實務工作者、政策制定者和其他研究夥伴作爲共同報告者。所有擬參會人員請提供一個500字以內的論文英文摘要，實證研究文章的摘要請按以下結構化格式提交：

1. 背景與目的：問題描述、研究目標、研究問題和/或假設。

2. 方法：研究設計，包括對参與者和抽樣方法、數據收集程序、測量手段以及適當的分析/統計方法的描述。

3. 結果：本研究的主要結果與發現。

4. 結論與啟示：簡要地總結研究結論，以及成果對實務、政策或未來研究的啟示。

摘要審查標準

所有提交的摘要將依據以下標準進行審查：

• 主題的相關性

• 摘要內容的清晰度

• 研究方法和／或理論基礎的適切性

• 分析架構和／或理論框架的嚴謹性

• 對社會工作教育、實務、研究或政策的貢獻與意義

摘要提交時間節點：

（已結束）第一輪摘要提交截止2026年3月1日，上午11:00（美東時間）／晚上11:59（北京時間）；摘要錄取通知時間將於2026年4月6日之前發出

第二輪摘要提交截止2026年3月30日，上午11:00（美東時間）／晚上11:59（北京時間）；摘要錄取通知時間將於2026年4月20日之前發出

最後一輪摘要提交截止2026年4月10日，上午11:00（美東時間）／晚上11:59（北京時間）；摘要錄取通知時間將於2026年4月30日之前發出

— 提交摘要方式 —

請透過以下鏈接提交您的摘要！

https://socialwork.toppython.com/login.html

— 專題報告會和主題論壇申請 —

我們誠摯邀請各領域專家學者，圍繞本次會議主題，申請和承辦專題報告會或主題論壇。歡迎提出具前瞻性、跨機構合作且內容扎實之議題，共同促進學術交流。

申請方式：請下載附件並填妥申請表，於3 月底前以電子郵件提交至會議學術委員會：fhwconf@cityu.edu.mo

提交要求

1. 專題報告會為來自多個組織／機構之研究人員進行一系列研究報告。場次主題須明確且具一致性，呼應大會主題，並強調科學嚴謹性。

2. 每場次為 90 分鐘，包含 1 位主持人與 3–5 位報告人（presenters）；報告人須至少來自 2 個不同的組織／機構。

3. 申請人須具備副教授或以上職級，並將提案提交至會議學術委員會審核。

4. 原則上，每位申請人最多可提交或主持不超過 2 場專題報告會及／或主題論壇。

5. 會議學術委員會將依主題契合度、內容品質與場地容量進行審查並決定是否錄取，結果將儘速通知申請人。

— 註冊及費用 —

本會議將於3 月中旬開放線上報名，請至：https://socialwork.toppython.com/login.html
（此資訊非常重要；為利大會安排飯店預訂與餐飲統計，請務必完成報名並回覆相關資料。）

報名費用

— 酒店餐食及交通資訊 —

會議酒店

我們將於近期另行發送電子郵件，提供會議酒店的相關資訊。同時，大會也將協助與會者預訂住宿，房價約為每晚 70–150 美元（實際價格以酒店確認為準）。

免費提供的餐食

• 6月6日和7日的午餐

• 6月6日晚上的歡迎宴

• 6月8日的午餐（如果報名參加培訓或機構參觀）

• 早間咖啡；休息時間咖啡與茶點；交流時段咖啡與茶點。

抵達澳門的三種常見方式

1. 直飛澳門，搭乘航班抵達 澳門國際機場 ;

2. 從香港或深圳搭船到澳門，最近用到達碼頭是澳門氹仔客運碼頭;

3. 先到珠海，再入境澳門（內地旅客常用）。可以搭機抵達 珠海金灣機場，或搭乘高鐵到 珠海站 或 橫琴站，之後前往口岸辦理通關。

澳門市內交通（到酒店/會場）

1. 公共巴士
   路線完善、價格實惠，現金、澳門通、MPay支付，多數情況可使用 Alipay（支付寶）交通碼 乘車。

2. 計程車
   若時間緊迫，或目的地公共交通不便，可選擇計程車（或電話/APP叫車）。高峰時段可能需要排隊，建議預留時間。

— 贊助合作邀請 —

贊助 APISWEA 國際會議，將為您在亞太地區各國的個人、學校與機構之間帶來難得的品牌曝光機會，並展現貴方的專業影響力與領導力。您的贊助對本次會議的籌辦至關重要，可用於支應各項必要費用，包括講者相關費用、宣傳與印刷品製作，以及其他行政與後勤安排。在您的慷慨支持下，我們將共同打造一個高品質的國際交流平台，促進來自世界各地的學者、研究人員與專業人士展開深入對話與知識分享。為表達我們的誠摯感謝，贊助單位將享有以下回饋：

於所有會議相關資料中列名為贊助單位，包括：大會手冊／議程、官方網站、會場布置（如橫幅）、海報與宣傳品等。

• 於各項會議資料中醒目呈現貴單位標誌（Logo），並於本活動相關新聞稿中致謝。

• 於會議手冊提供1 頁 A4 彩頁／廣告版面，以宣傳貴單位。

• 會議期間提供1 個免費展示攤位（桌位）。

如需了解更多贊助方案與合作細節，敬請聯絡：

Dr. Peter Szto：pszto@unomaha.edu

Dr. Donghang Zhang：dhzhang@cityu.edu.mo

— 聯絡查詢 —

有關參會事宜，請來郵件至：fhwconf@cityu.edu.mo

您亦可直接聯絡會議組織委員會：

• Peter Szto 博士（APISWEA 會長／2026 年會議主席；一般諮詢與 APISWEA 相關事務）
  電郵：pszto@unomaha.edu

• 張東航（Josh）博士（2026 年會議統籌；一般諮詢、學術事務、學術合作及會議贊助）
  電郵：dhzhang@cityu.edu.mo

• Ms. Jenny Lok（2026 年會議統籌；一般諮詢、本地事務、機構合作及會議贊助）
  電郵：jennylok@cityu.edu.mo

• Ms. Binbin Wang （摘要提交、註冊、網站技術及宣傳）
  電郵：wangbinbin@edawning.com

官方平台

• APISWEA 官方網站：https://apiswea.weebly.com

• 澳門城市大學大健康學院官網：https://fhw.cityu.edu.mo/home

• 澳門城市大學大健康學院微信公眾號：@澳城大FHW

• 澳門城市大學小紅書帳號：@CityU-大健康

• 道寧咨詢微信公眾號：@道寧咨詢

重要提醒

最終的會議議程將於5 月中旬公布，並同步發布於：

• APISWEA網站：https://apiswea.weebly.com/2026-macau-conference.html

• 承辦單位網站：https://fhw.cityu.edu.mo/2026APISWEA

• 承辦單位社交平台

We are pleased to invite you to the 2026 International Conference of the Asia-Pacific Islands Social Work Educators Association (APISWEA), to be held in Macau, China, from June 5 to June 8, 2026. The conference theme, " AI and Innovation: Re-shaping Social Work Practice and Learning," aims to bring together global scholars, educators, and practitioners to explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on social work across the Asia-Pacific region. This conference will provide a diverse, cross-cultural platform for academic exchange, fostering in-depth discussions on social work’s professional development, educational innovation, practice transformation, and research collaboration in the context of rapid advances in artificial intelligence. We especially welcome contributions that focus on the challenges and opportunities facing communities in Asia and the Pacific Islands (API), and that explore how AI and innovation can be integrated in ways that are culturally responsive, ethically grounded, and contextually appropriate. Through cross-cultural and interdisciplinary dialogue, we seek to promote cross-border collaboration, knowledge exchange, and mutual learning, and to advance the renewal and sharing of the social work knowledge base.

About APISWEA

The Asian & Pacific Islander Social Work Educators Association (APISWEA) is an international organization representing social work educators of Asian and Pacific Islander (API) descent in North America. The association’s mission is to engage in dialogue and respond to issues concerning social work education related to the global API communities, while promoting education and research on API populations within the field of social work.

APISWEA regularly organizes academic mentoring and career development events and is responsible for the abstract review and session facilitation of the API Track at the Annual Program Meeting (APM) of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) in the United States. Each year, APISWEA also awards two doctoral fellowships to encourage emerging scholars whose research focuses on API-related issues. In addition to hosting member gatherings during the CSWE APM, the association also convenes international conferences across the Asia-Pacific region, having successfully held previous events in Vietnam, the Philippines, Thailand, South Korea, Hong Kong, Chengdu, and Indonesia. The 2026 International conference will be held in Macau, China, from June 5 to 8, and will be hosted by the City University of Macau.

— Highlights of Attending the Macau Conference —

For social work scholars and practitioners, traveling to a conference usually comes down to three questions:

1. Will I gain professional takeaways I can translate directly into my work?

2. Will I meet colleagues and potential collaborators who truly matter?

3. Will the trip be worth the investment of time, cost, and energy?

This Macau conference is designed to make your participation worthwhile, learnable, actionable, and transferable, so you can take something back and put it to use.

Core Issues and Boundaries

As AI enters the field of social work, the central challenge is not the tools themselves, but how to balance efficiency and ethics, technology and human-centered practice, innovation and professionalization. With a specific focus on local contexts across Asia and the Pacific Islands, the conference will examine both the applications and limitations of AI in teaching, supervision, service delivery, program evaluation, and research, so you can understand when it is appropriate and where the ethical and regulatory boundaries lie.

Networking and Collaboration

Rather than making scattered visits and constant trips back and forth, the conference offers an efficient way to connect and collaborate in a concentrated timeframe. For researchers, it is an opportunity to find co-authors and cross-university partners. For practitioners, it provides a strong setting to initiate inter-agency collaboration, build supervision and training partnerships, and exchange practice experience.

Making Your Work Visible

The conference also helps increase visibility and expand professional impact by ensuring your research and practice outcomes are seen and heard. Panel presentations, discussions, and workshops all provide a platform to present evidence, methods, and perspectives clearly to an international audience. For early-career scholars and frontline practitioners alike, a well-defined problem, rigorous methods, and reflections can resonate strongly, often opening the door to follow-up collaboration and broader influence.

Recharge and Reflection

Just as importantly, teaching, research, and practice are demanding and fast-paced. With convenient transportation and strong infrastructure, Macau is well suited for a high-intensity conference experience while still allowing time for peer connection and short local excursions, making this trip professionally enriching and genuinely restorative.

Interactive Spaces

We have also planned open and interactive activities, including a networking marketplace and a self-care craft workshop. The marketplace will create a natural setting for meeting organizations and teams, learning about projects and resources, and supporting follow-up connections that can lead to concrete collaboration. We will also prepare a welcome gift, subject to availability, which may include aromatherapy or fragrance products or Macau-themed souvenirs as a gesture of appreciation and care.

Early Submission/Registration Recommended

We encourage you to submit your abstract/application early so your planning can be more flexible and cost-effective, and so you can:

• resolve any submission-system or formatting issues in time;

• receive the acceptance decision earlier and plan your trip with confidence;

• arrange visa/entry endorsement (if applicable) and book flights/ferries/ground transport and accommodation at more favorable rates.

A Brief Guide to Visiting Macau

Macau is compact yet charming, with most major attractions within easy reach. Beyond the iconic Ruins of Saint Paul’s and A-Má Temple, the city is home to a remarkably rich cultural heritage. Conference participants may enjoy a leisurely stroll through the Historic Centre of Macao, wandering along characterful streets and alleyways and taking in the striking blend of traditional Chinese courtyard homes and Portuguese-style architecture. If you’re interested in local history and the arts, Macau also has several small but excellent museums well worth a visit—for example, the Macao Museum, which offers a comprehensive overview of the city’s past; the Maritime Museum, which explores the meeting of Chinese and Western seafaring traditions; and the Macao Museum of Art, known for its diverse and substantial collections. You may also wish to stop by Mandarin’s House and the Taipa Houses Museum, both set in calm surroundings and easy to explore at a relaxed pace. For a quieter side of Macau, consider heading to Coloane for a walk along Hac Sa (Black Sand) Beach and a glimpse of the area’s laid-back, fishing-village feel. In your free time, try a Macau-style Portuguese Custard tart (Po Tat), or drop into a long-established cha chaan teng (local café) to sample everyday Macanese flavors, an enjoyable way to experience the city’s food culture.

Macau’s public transport is convenient, and getting around is generally straightforward in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English. The city is also widely regarded as safe, making travel especially convenient for visiting scholars. In addition, Macau is one of the world’s most concentrated destinations for luxury hotels, and it hosts a steady calendar of major concerts, shows, and performances, making it easy to enjoy high-quality leisure and cultural entertainment alongside the conference.

With more than 400 years of cultural exchange between China and the West, Macau has a distinctive, slower-paced charm that is ideal for exploring between sessions. We will share a more detailed Macau travel and transportation guide in a follow-up post.

— Conference Information —

Cluster Areas and Call for Abstract

Research abstracts are encouraged in all substantive areas, using scientifically sound qualitative and/or quantitative methodology. The research may take place at the micro, macro, or policy levels, which may span various forms of research.

1. AI for Direct Social Work Practice

2. AI for Social Work Research

3. AI for Social Work Education and Pedagogy

4. Innovative Intervention Research

5. The Arts in Social Work for Asia

6. Professionalization of Social Work in Asia

7. Aging and Gerontological Social Work

8. Children, Youth, and Families

9. AI and Health and Mental Health Social Work

10. Leadership, Organizational Management, and Workforce Development（

11. Social Work Collaboration and Exchange under the Belt and Road Initiative

12. International Dialogue on Social Work in the Asia‑Pacific Region

13. Social Work Practice and Research in the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area

14. Indigenous Community Development

15. Ethics in AI and Innovative social work

Keynote Speakers

Researchers and practitioners from China’ Mainland and Hong Kong, Singapore, and the United States.

    Dr. Brian E. Perron (University of Michigan, U.S.)

    The Future of Social Work is Agentic: How AI is Reshaping Roles Across Research and Practice

    Dr. Gerard Chung (National University of Singapore, Singapore)

    Beyond Skill Training: Teaching Social Work 'Rituals' Through Large Language Model (LLM) Simulated Role-Play”

    Dr. Johnson Chun-Sing Cheung (The University of Hong Kong, China )

    How Social Work and Engineering Co-Design AI-Powered Client Simulations for Social Casework Teaching

    Dr. Lauri Goldkind (Fordham University, U.S.)

    Futuring with AI: Social work education, policy and practice

    Dr. Moon Jeong Choi (Korean Advanced Institute of Science & Technology, Korea)

    Title forthcoming

    Dr. Ning Tang (Dawning Counseling, China)

    Reconfiguring Frontline Social Work Through AI: Why Human-Centered Practice Matters More Than Ever

Presentation Formats

• Oral Presentation 

• Poster Presentation 

• Interactive Workshop

• Special Topic Session

• Panel Discussion (Thematic Forum) Session

Post conference trainings and hands-on workshops

1. AI Powered Social Work Practice and Education

2. AI-Assisted Research Grant Proposal Development and Academic Writing

Conference Venue

Avenida Padre Tomás Pereira Taipa, Macau｜ City University of Macau (Taipa Campus)

Preliminary Conference Agenda

— Abstract Submission Information —

Submission Instructions

We encourage submissions that describe how research has contributed to changes in individuals, organizations, communities, or policies. Community partners, research participants, policymakers, and other research partners are welcome as co-presenters. Please provide a 500 words abstract of the paper you wish to submit.  Abstracts are preferred to be submitted in a structured format:

• Background and Purpose: description of the problem, study objectives, research question(s) and/or hypothesis (es).

• Methods: study design, including a description of participants and sampling methods, data collection procedures, measures, and appropriate analytic/statistical approach.

• Results: specific results in summary form.

• Conclusions and Implications: description of the main outcome(s) of the study and implications for practice, policy, or further research.

Proposal/ Abstract Review

All abstracts will be reviewed for the following: 

• Relevance of topic and conference theme 

• Clarity of the written proposal

• Appropriateness of research method(s) and/or conceptual foundation 

• Robustness of analytical and/or theoretical frame; and 

• Significance for social work education, practice, research, and policy

Timelines

(Closed!) First round deadline: March 1, 2026 （offer notifications by April 6, 2026）

Second round deadline: March 30, 2026 （offer notifications by April 20, 2026）

Third round deadline: April 10, 2026 （offer notifications by April 30, 2026）

Friendly reminder: Conference capacity is limited. Please submit early to receive the decision sooner and make travel arrangements in advance.

Submit your abstract by clicking the link below!

https://socialwork.toppython.com/login.html

Call for Proposals for Special Topic Sessions and Thematic Forums

We warmly invite experts and scholars from all fields to propose and organize a Special Topic Session or Thematic Forum aligned with the conference theme during the conference. We welcome forward-looking topics that involve cross-institutional collaboration and strong, rigorous content to foster scholarly exchange.

How to apply: Please download the attachment and complete the application form. Submit it by email to the Conference Academic Committee by the end of March: fhwconf@cityu.edu.mo

Submission Requirements

1. A Special Topic Session consists of a series of research presentations by researchers from multiple organizations/institutions. Sessions should be organized around a coherent session topic that supports the conference theme, with an emphasis on scientific rigor.

2. Each session is 90 minutes and includes one chair/moderator and 3–5 presenters. Presenters must come from at least two different organizations/institutions.

3. The applicant must hold an associate professor rank or above and submit the proposal to the Conference Academic Committee for review.

4. As a rule, each applicant may submit or chair no more than two special-topic sessions and/or thematic forums.

5. The Conference Academic Committee will review and determine acceptance based on the proposed topic, content quality, and venue capacity; applicants will be informed promptly of the decision.

— Registration and Fees —

Conference registration will be available from mid-March at https://socialwork.toppython.com/login.html. (This information is crucial; we require your response for hotel and food reservations.)

Registration Fees

— Hotel, Meals & Transportation Information —

Conference Hotel

We will send a follow-up email shortly with details about the conference hotel(s) and assist participants with hotel reservations. Room rates are estimated at USD 70–150 per night (final rates are subject to hotel confirmation).

Complimentary Meals & Refreshments

• Lunch on June 6 and June 7

• Welcome Dinner on the evening of June 6

• Lunch on June 8 (for participants who have registered for the optional event)

• Coffee and refreshments will be provided during morning coffee time, breaks, and networking meeting

Three Common Ways to Get to Macau

1. Fly directly to Macau and arrive at Macau International Airport (MFM).

2. Take a ferry from Hong Kong or Shenzhen to Macau. A commonly used arrival terminal is the Taipa Ferry Terminal.

3. Travel to Zhuhai first, then enter Macau via a border crossing (a common route for travelers from Mainland China). You can fly into Zhuhai Jinwan Airport (ZUH) or take the high-speed rail to Zhuhai Railway Station or Hengqin Railway Station, then walk across the border.

Getting Around Macau (to Your Hotel / the Venue)

1. Free hotel shuttle buses (often called “casino shuttles”). One of the most convenient ways to travel in Macau is via the free shuttle buses operated by major hotels. From the airport, major border checkpoints, or ferry terminals, you can often take these shuttles directly to hotels. Routes are extensive and run frequently (depending on the hotel). The nearest hotel with shuttle service to City University of Macau is Altira Macau, about 10 minutes away.

2. Public buses. Macau has a comprehensive and affordable bus network. Fares can be paid by cash or Macau Pass; in many cases, you may also use the Alipay code to pay fares.

3. Taxis. If you are short on time or your destination is not easily accessible by public transport, taxis is an alternative. Lines may be longer during peak hours, so please allow extra time.

— Invitation for Sponsorship Opportunities —

Sponsorships at the APISWEA International conference offers a unique opportunity for exposure and leadership among individuals, schools, and organizations across API countries. Your sponsorship will play a vital role in covering various expenses related to organizing the conference, speaker fees, promotional materials, and other logistical arrangements. With your generous support, we will create a platform for scholars, researchers, and professionals from around the world to engage in meaningful discussions and knowledge exchange.

• As a token of our appreciation, we would like to offer the following benefits:Inclusion of your organization as a sponsor in all conference materials, including the official program, website, banners, posters, and promotional materials.

• Logo placement prominently on all conference materials and acknowledgment in press releases related to the event.

• Complimentary one A4-size page advertisement to promote your organization in the conference program booklet. 

• One complimentary table booth position available during the conference.

Please contact Dr. Peter Szto (pszto@unomaha.edu) and Dr. Donghang Zhang (dhzhang@cityu.edu.mo) for more information on these opportunities.

— Contact —

For all your queries, please write to: fhwconf@cityu.edu.mo

You may also contact the Conference Organizing Committee directly:

• Dr. Peter Szto, APISWEA President and 2026 Conference Chair (General inquiries and APISWEA affairs): pszto@unomaha.edu

• Dr. Donghang ‘Josh’ Zhang, 2026 Conference Coordinator (General inquiries, academic affairs, academic collaboration, and conference sponsorship): dhzhang@cityu.edu.mo

• Ms. Jenny Lok, 2026 Conference Coordinator (General inquiries, local affairs, institutional partnerships, and conference sponsorship): jennylok@cityu.edu.mo   

• Ms. Binbin Wang (Abstract submission, registration, website technical support, and promotion): wangbinbin@edawning.com

Official Platforms

• APISWEA Official Website: https://apiswea.weebly.com

• Faculty of Health and Wellness Official Website (City University of Macau): https://fhw.cityu.edu.mo/home

• Faculty of Health and Wellness WeChat Official Account (City University of Macau): @澳城大FHW

• Xiaohongshu (RED) Account (City University of Macau): @CityU-大健康

• Dawning Counseling WeChat Official Account: @道寧咨詢

Important Reminder

The final conference schedules and handbook will be released in mid-May and will be posted on:

• APISWEA website: https://apiswea.weebly.com/2026-macau-conference.html

• Host institution website: https://fhw.cityu.edu.mo/2026APISWEA

• Host institution’s social media platforms

— Sponsors and Supporting Organizations —