2025 Conference

IWB2025: A Nexus For Research & Policy

Hosted biennially in St. Petersburg, the Conference on Im/migrant Well-Being brings together academics, policymakers and community partners to engage scholarship on im/migrants and their well-being, while also providing attendees with the tools to translate that work for greater impact outside the academy.

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Dates and Location

February 14-15, 2025, Hilton Bayfront Hotel in St. Petersburg, Florida

Theme

The 2025 Conference on Im/migrant Well-Being will focus on the lived experiences, challenges, and successes of immigrants within and across generations over time in the United States. We invite submissions that critically examine the intergenerational impacts of how United States immigration policies, such as Title 42, “Remain in Mexico”/Migrant Protections Protocols, Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention and surveillance, executive actions like the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, and other policies and programs shape the daily lives and well-being of immigrants and their families. By centering the voices and experiences of immigrant communities, this conference seeks to generate empirical work that promotes the humanity of immigrants and informs evidence-based policymaking at the local, state, and national level. 

Objectives

On Day 1, conference presenters will participate in panels on im/migrant well-being. Open to the public.

On Day 2, conference presenters will participate in closed workshops on how to translate academic work for public audiences, policymakers, and members of the press. The 2025 Conference on Im/migrant Well-Being will serve as a launching point for continued engagement for participants as scholar affiliates of the Im/migrant Well-Being Scholar Collaborative. For conference presenters only.

The conference is structured around the following key objectives:

  • ​Identify and develop future research collaborations related to immigrant well-being, involving both academic scholars and community organizations.
  • Enhance scholar development and research on im/migrant well-being.
  • Establish a collaborative research network of researchers and practitioners dedicated to improving immigrant well-being.
  • Enhance translational research and policy impact.

FAQs

Are the panel topics available?

A full schedule of speakers and presentations will be shared in December.

Is there a recommended hotel for conference attendees?

The 2025 Conference on Im/migrant Well-Being will be held at the Hilton Bayfront Hotel in St. Petersburg, Florida, where discounted room rates are available. When booking, please ask for the conference rate for the Immigrant Well-Being Research Center Conference.

Is there parking available at the conference venue?

Self-parking is not available; however, valet parking is offered at a fee of $42.00. Additionally, secured and covered parking is available, and attendees can enjoy in/out privileges during their stay.

Who should I contact if I have additional questions?

If you have any questions or need further information before the conference, please feel free to reach out at admin@iwbcollab.org.

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