2026 Calendar
An overview of upcoming 2026 nursing conferences to support planning, collaboration, and continued professional development across the nursing workforce.
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February:
- National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) Capitol Hill Day
Washington D.C. | February 5, 2026
- National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) Hispanic Health Policy Summit
Washington D.C. | February 10-11, 2026
March:
- National Conference for Nurse Practitioners in Acute Care (NPAC 2026)
Orlando, FL | March 4–8, 2026
- National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS) Annual Conference
San Diego, CA | March 9–12, 2026
- Vizient Nursing Programs Conference
Phoenix, AZ | March 23 - 26, 2026
- American Association of Nursing Leadership (AONL) Annual Conference
Chicago, IL | March 29 – April 1, 2026
April:
- National Coalition of Ethnic Minority Nurses Annual Health Policy Summit
Los Angeles, CA | April 9–10, 2026
May:
- NTI Critical Care Exposition (AACN)
San Diego, CA | May 19–20, 2026
- Nursing Leadership Conference
San Diego, CA | May 23–24, 2026
June:
- AANP National Conference (Nurse Practitioners)
Las Vegas, NV | June 23–27, 2026
July:
- 54th Annual National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) Institute and Conference
St. Louis, MO | July 28 - August 2, 2026
August:
September:
- Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) Annual Convention
Palm Springs, CA | September 24–26, 2026
- 6th World Nursing Science Conference
Miami, FL | September 18–20, 2026
October:
- ANCC National Magnet + Pathway to Excellence Conference
Chicago, IL | October 29–31, 2026
November:
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