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Join us at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill September 29-October 2, 2025 for the HEPNet Conference! The virtual conference runs from September 30-October 1, 2025.

Keynote Speaker: Deb Getz, Re. D., CYC-P

Dr. Getz is committed to supporting the professionalization of youth work in the U.S. Throughout her 30+ years as a faculty member in the IU School of Public Health-Bloomington she led the development of the major and minor in Youth Development and works to support the design, delivery, and evaluation of a wide variety of topics in youth development, trauma-informed perspectives, supporting high-quality child and youth care, and community engagement. She is the President of the Child and Youth Care Certification Board where she focuses on building partnerships and identifying ways to build collaboration among and between professional disciplines that serve youth and families. Deb is particularly passionate about educating youth workers, and the public about exploitation and human trafficking identification and prevention. She was a Fellow for the 2023 Human Trafficking Leadership Academy through the US Office of Trafficking in Persons; is an active member of the Indiana Prevention Education Coalition; and actively engages with individuals 13 an older to build awareness of exploitation and assist them in creating action plans for when exploitation occurs.

Carolina Inn | 211 Pittsboro St, Chapel Hill Booking Link - cutoff date is August 28, 2025 | Room rates: $264 + tax A mainstay of the University of North Carolina campus for over 100 years, The Carolina Inn is a historic Chapel Hill hotel that immerses its visitors in southern hospitality and comfort. The Carolina Inn is located near popular UNC sites including the football stadium, medical center and charming Franklin Street.

The Graduate Chapel Hill | 311 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill Booking Link - cutoff date is August 28, 2025 | Room rates: $249 + tax An undeniably local stay, Graduate Chapel Hill immerses you in Tar Heel traditions and local history, with creative interiors and college nostalgia. Located downtown, just steps from UNC, it's the perfect base for exploring. Stay and enjoy our Carolina Blue guest rooms, welcoming Trophy Room restaurant, and signature Graduate touches.

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• Monday, September 29 includes pre-con 101 and 202 as well as a welcome event
• Breakout sessions and all-group sessions will be on September 30 - October 2
• The conference will conclude before noon on Thursday, October 2
• All breakout sessions will run up to 75 minutes in length
• The virtual conference includes a select number of breakout and all-group sessions on September 30 and October 1 only

Due to the increasing number of attendees, we will be changing the format of the Wednesday night networking dinner. More information coming soon!

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HOST A FUTURE HEPNET CONFERENCE

Due by June 15 for consideration for next year. Submissions received after June 15 will be considered for hosting in two years, not the following. 

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