Recently, there have been many new and exciting opportunities for expansion regarding the conference, which includes a name change because of a larger mission.
Since 2004, The Annual International Human Trafficking & Social Justice Conference has been bringing together researchers, practitioners, and individuals with lived experience in an effort to lay the groundwork for future collaborative research, advocacy, and program development. To date, the trafficking conference has welcomed presenters from 50 states and 50 countries to educate social service,
06/23/2026
Each Tuesday leading up to the conference, we will highlight some of the vendors you can explore in our virtual vendor booths! Below are two of our Retail Vendors who will be selling products that support survivors of exploitation. If you are interested in becoming a vendor, check out our website: https://www.traffickingconference.com/vendors
06/22/2026
Be sure to secure early bird pricing by the end of June to save on your registration for our 23rd annual conference! You won't want to miss this year's conference full of the latest research, new programming and policies, and lived experience perspectives! Sign up today at
International Human Trafficking and Social Justice Conference Registration will open on June 1st for the 23rd Annual International Human Trafficking & Social Justice (IHTSJ) Conference hosted VIRTUALLY on September 23-25, 2026.
06/09/2026
Know someone making a difference? We are taking YOUR nominations for the awards presented during the IHTSJ Conference! This is a great way to recognize an individual or organization doing impactful work in the fight against human trafficking or in the pursuit of social justice. Learn more about each of the three awards and nomination processes on our website:
International Human Trafficking and Social Justice Conference This award honors an individual who has shown exceptional commitment and leadership in promoting social justice, particularly in addressing the rights and needs of vulnerable communities affected by human trafficking. Through persistent advocacy, education, service, or community engagement, this pe...
06/01/2026
It's official!!! Registration for the IHTSJ Conference in now OPEN! Connect, collaborate, and learn from scholars, service providers, and lived experience experts from all over the world. Learn more and register today on our website: https://www.traffickingconference.com/register
05/18/2026
Mark your calendars for June 1st because in just TWO WEEKS from today, registration officially opens for our 23rd annual conference! Connect with a community of global, anti-trafficking advocates committed to social justice. Stay tuned on our website for more information on how to register:
International Human Trafficking and Social Justice Conference Registration will open on June 1st for the 23rd Annual International Human Trafficking & Social Justice Conference hosted VIRTUALLY on September 23-25, 2026.
05/01/2026
We are excited to announce that our application to be a vendor at the 23rd Annual International Human Trafficking & Social Justice Conference is NOW OPEN! We host a wide variety of vendors including local, national, and international organizations who provide resources or sell items. Learn more and complete the application on our website:
International Human Trafficking and Social Justice Conference Share the important work that you do by becoming a vendor at our 23rd Annual International Human Trafficking & Social Justice Conference hosted VIRTUALLY on September 23-25, 2026! You may either apply as a Resource Vendor or a Retail Vendor. Resource Vendors are strictly providing resources and info...
Thank you to everyone who submitted an application for consideration to present at our 23rd annual conference in September! We received a record number of over 160 submissions! All applicants will be informed of our Review Committee’s decisions on Friday, April 24, 2026.
03/30/2026
Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to submit a presentation for review at our upcoming IHTSJ Conference! Conference presenters have historically provided us with the latest and most innovative research, practice, and activism in the field of anti-human trafficking and social justice work. Be a part of this important discussion! Learn more and submit your presentation at
International Human Trafficking and Social Justice Conference Are you a thriver who would like to share your experience? Have you completed research on topics of human trafficking or broader social justice issues such as racial equity, economic justice, gender-based violence, migrant rights, or community empowerment? Do you have experience working in the field...