We can't wait to see you at the University of Washington from October 21-24, 2024! Stay tuned for details!

 
Registration Rates
In Person Member Non-member
Early Bird (through June) $400 $560
Regular $485 $670
Virtual  Member Non-member
Early Bird (through June) $200 $280
Regular $245 $335
 
Get approved now! Download the conference approval request form.
We are excited to welcome you to Seattle, Washington!
The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The Watertown Hotel is 18.7 miles from the airport.
Transportation from SeaTac to the hotel:
Uber/Lyft - $25-$35
Link Light Rail - trains depart every 7-15 minutes.
Taxi - $40-$50
You can also fly into Paine Field Snohomish

Coming from Paine Field you have access to ride share, taxi, shuttle, rental car, and bus (transfer required). 

Watertown Hotel
Host Hotel: Watertown Hotel
4242 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
206.826.4242
Rates: $189/night + tax, waived amenity fee
Check in: 4:00pm, Check out: 12:00pm
Amenities: High-bandwidth Wi-fi, bicycles, in-room coffee, signature pineapple cookies, coffee welcome reception. fitness center, onsite cafe
.5 miles from the University of Washington, Alder Commons
A room booking link will be available shortly. 

 

The Call for Proposals is open! We invite you to submit your presentation to speak at the 2024 Conference! Submissions are due by the close of business on May 9, 2024. 

A few details about the conference and breakout sessions:
1) Conference Theme: Moving the Needle: Creating a Space for Youth Safety
2) Location: University of Washington
3) Dates: October 21-24, 2024
4) Sessions: Pre-conference - October 21 Breakout Sessions & All Group: October 22-24
5) All breakout sessions will run 75 minutes in length
6) Two-part sessions are welcome; please indicate in the description section below
7) Some sessions may be repeated to allow more attendees to benefit
8) If your proposal is accepted, please be prepared to complete a Speaker Agreement Form 

 Interested in becoming a sponsor?  Contact us at [email protected] so that we can learn more about your sponsorship goals.

 

 

HOST A FUTURE HEPNET CONFERENCE 

Due by June 15 for consideration for next year and beyond

 
 

PAST CONFERENCES

2023 Conference: Youth Protection on My Mind | October 2-5, 2023 | Athens, GA and virtual

2022 Conference: Driving Youth Protection | September 13-16, 2022 | Indianapolis, Indiana and virtual

2021 Conference: Back to the Future | October 4-7, 2021 | Virtual

2020 Conference: Keeping Clear Vision in Times of Change | October 12-15, 2020 | Virtual

2019 Conference: Giant Leaps in Youth Protection in Higher Education | October 7-10, 2019 | West Lafayette, Indiana

2018 Conference: Innovate and Elevate: Building Awareness and Developing New Strategies | October 16-19, 2018 | Salt Lake City, Utah

2017 Conference: All In: Advancing Youth Protection in Higher Ed | October 17-20, 2017 | Clemson, South Carolina

2016 Conference: Conference on Youth Programs in Higher Education- Policy & Procedure: Two Step Toward Compliance | October 20-22, 2016 | San Antonio, Texas (hosted by Texas A&M)

2015 Conference: Minors on Campus Conference | October 21-23, 2015 | College Station, Texas (hosted by Texas A&M)

2014 Conference: Minors on Campus Conference | October 25, 2014 | College Station, Texas (hosted by Texas A&M)

2014 Meeting/Conference: Baltimore Meeting on Higher Ed Child Protection | May 12-14, 2014 | Baltimore, MD (hosted by Ann Franke)

We held the first in-person meeting in Baltimore on May 13-14, 2014. The University Risk Management and Insurance Association (URMIA) accepted a proposal for a youth protection panel at its mid-Atlantic regional meeting. We gathered as a group of about 20 people for two separate conversations during that conference.