The National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) 2023 conference has come to a close, and the attendance numbers have been revealed. This year's conference, which took place from November 7-10, 2023, in Arlington, Virginia, drew a significant crowd of professionals and scholars in the field of family relations. According to the NCFR, the total attendance for the 2023 conference was 1,427 registrants, comprising 934 paid attendees, 293 students, and 200 presenters and guests.
Breakdown of Attendance Numbers
The attendance numbers for the NCFR 2023 conference were impressive, with a diverse range of participants from various sectors, including academia, research, practice, and policy. The breakdown of attendance numbers is as follows: 54% of attendees were from academia, 21% were from practice, 14% were from research, and 11% were from policy. The conference also attracted a significant number of international attendees, with 12% of registrants coming from outside the United States.
Demographics of Attendees
The demographics of attendees at the NCFR 2023 conference were diverse, with a good representation of various age groups, ethnicities, and professions. The age range of attendees was: 26% were under 30 years old, 31% were between 30-39 years old, 24% were between 40-49 years old, and 19% were 50 years old or older. In terms of ethnicity, 71% of attendees identified as White, 12% as Black or African American, 8% as Asian, 5% as Hispanic or Latino, and 4% as Other.
| Category | Number of Attendees |
|---|---|
| Academia | 765 |
| Practice | 297 |
| Research | 198 |
| Policy | 157 |
| International | 171 |
Conference Program and Sessions
The NCFR 2023 conference program featured a wide range of sessions, including keynote addresses, paper presentations, workshops, and roundtable discussions. The conference program was organized around several themes, including family violence, family policy, family therapy, and family research methods. The conference also included a number of pre-conference workshops and post-conference institutes, which provided attendees with opportunities for in-depth training and professional development.
Keynote Addresses and Plenary Sessions
The NCFR 2023 conference featured several keynote addresses and plenary sessions, which were delivered by leading scholars and practitioners in the field of family relations. The keynote addresses included a presentation by Dr. Kristi Williams on the topic of “Family Relationships and Health Outcomes,” and a presentation by Dr. Valerie King on the topic of “Family Structure and Child Wellbeing.” The plenary sessions included a discussion on family policy and a panel on family research methods.
- Keynote address: "Family Relationships and Health Outcomes" by Dr. Kristi Williams
- Keynote address: "Family Structure and Child Wellbeing" by Dr. Valerie King
- Plenary session: "Family Policy"
- Plenary session: "Family Research Methods"
What were the attendance numbers for the NCFR 2023 conference?
+The total attendance for the NCFR 2023 conference was 1,427 registrants, comprising 934 paid attendees, 293 students, and 200 presenters and guests.
What were the demographics of attendees at the NCFR 2023 conference?
+The demographics of attendees at the NCFR 2023 conference were diverse, with a good representation of various age groups, ethnicities, and professions. The age range of attendees was: 26% were under 30 years old, 31% were between 30-39 years old, 24% were between 40-49 years old, and 19% were 50 years old or older.
