Nursing Conferences to Look Forward in 2023

Nursing Conferences to Look Forward in 2023

With COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions finally coming to an end, nursing conferences are back in full swing. There's a lot to be excited about. Conferences provide the opportunity to network with other healthcare professionals and develop relationships that can lead to future opportunities. It provides the opportunity to learn about new innovations in nursing, find inspiration from speakers, and potentially earn continuing education units (CEUs).

National Student Nurses Association (NSNA) 71st Annual Convention

Dates: April 12 to 16

Location: Nashville, TN

Cost: TBD

Registration Deadline: TBD

The NSNA invites all student nurses to attend its annual conventions. For 2023, the convention's topic, Reflection: A Catalyst for Change, primarily focuses on exploring various nursing specialties and strengthening skill sets. Nelda Godfrey, professor, and Associate Dean for Innovative Partnerships and Practice at the University of Kansas School of Nursing in Kansas City, Kansas, will serve as the keynote speaker.

American Academy of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) Mid-Year Assembly

Dates: April 29 to May 3
Location: Washington, D.C.
Cost: TBD
Registration Deadline: TBD

The focus of this annual meeting is public policy. While the organization hasn't unveiled specific details of this event, it will provide opportunities for attendees to explore current issues in nurse anesthesiology and develop their advocacy skills.

American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) 68th Meeting and Exhibition

Dates: May 5 to 10
Location: Orlando, FL
Cost: TBD
Registration Deadline: TBD

The ACNM invites its members to attend an annual meeting and exhibition, the premier networking, continuing education, clinical and business meeting for certified nurse-midwives and certified midwives nationwide. The theme for 2023 is Reimagine & Rebuild: Midwifery Insights for the Future of Healthcare. Attendees will explore the changing landscape of midwifery, discussing recovery from COVID-19, emerging research, public policy concerns and the advent of new technologies.

National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (NAON) 43rd Annual Conference

Dates: May 6 to 9
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Cost: TBD
Registration Deadline: TBD

At this time, the NAON has only announced the theme for its 2023 conference: Beyond Meaningful Connections, Making Lasting Impressions. In previous years, the organization has held breakout sessions and seminars related to research and technologies in the field of orthopedics and hosted multiple networking opportunities for rehabilitation nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists.

National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) 48th Annual Conference

Dates: July 11 to 15
Location: Portland, OR
Cost: TBD
Registration Deadline: TBD

For 2023, the NAHN's annual conference theme is El Futuro de Nuestra Salud: Strategic & Sustainable Solutions for Transformative Health Equity & Inclusion in Nursing. Currently, the organization is accepting abstracts related to research, evidence-based practice, education and leadership, policy and advocacy.

National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) 51st Annual Institute and Conference

Dates: August 1 to 6
Location: Atlanta, GA
Cost: TBD
Registration Deadline: March 31 Early Bird Registration Ends / June 15 Pre-Conference Registration Ends

At the 2023 conference entitled NBNA Fifty Years and Beyond: Leading the Way in Innovation, Built Environments, Advocacy, Mentorship and Community Engagement, attendees will have the opportunity to earn up to 20 continuing education credits through breakfast sessions, workshops and institutes on a variety of themes. The NBNA has yet to announce the keynote speaker, but it has shared that there will be presentations related to innovation and leadership.

Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN) Annual Conference

Dates: August 15 to 18
Location: Providence, RI
Cost: TBD
Registration Deadline: TBD

The ARN will hold a hybrid conference for 2023, allowing rehabilitation nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists to attend in person in Rhode Island or virtually from the comfort of home. So far, the organization hasn't provided details about specific programming but has established that the conference will include educational opportunities and networking events.

Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) 32nd Annual Convention

Dates: September 21 to 24
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Cost: TBD
Registration deadline: TBD

The annual AMSN convention draws medical-surgical nurses from across the country and provides numerous networking and educational opportunities. This event has a hybrid format that allows nurses to attend in person or participate in many sessions and watch key speakers virtually. The organization hasn't announced specific details about the theme and lineup yet.

National League for Nursing (NLN) Education Summit

Dates: September 28 to 30
Location: Washington, D.C.
Cost: TBD
Registration Deadline: TBD

This annual event focuses on nursing education and introducing attendees to new strategies and ideas. As of December 2022, the NLN was still accepting abstracts for presenters and has yet to announce the lineup of speakers. However, the organization has announced that many seminars will award continuing education credits.

American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) 37th Annual Conference

Dates: October 4 to 7
Location: Orlando, FL
Cost: TBD
Registration Deadline: TBD

For its 2033 nursing conference, the APNA has chosen Novel IDEAS Moving Whole Health Forward as the theme. IDEAS stands for inclusion, diversity, equity, access and destigmatization and summarizes the key focuses of the four-day event. The APNA allows nurses to register to attend in person and virtually. Up to 115 contact hours for certification and renewal will be available for participants, but details about the specific program and lineup of speakers are still to come.

Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) 32nd Annual Convention

Dates: September 21 to 24
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Cost: TBD
Registration deadline: TBD

The annual AMSN convention draws medical-surgical nurses from across the country and provides numerous networking and educational opportunities. This event has a hybrid format that allows nurses to attend in person or participate in many sessions and watch key speakers virtually. The organization hasn't announced specific details about the theme and lineup yet.

National League for Nursing (NLN) Education Summit

Dates: September 28 to 30
Location: Washington, D.C.
Cost: TBD
Registration Deadline: TBD

This annual event focuses on nursing education and introducing attendees to new strategies and ideas. As of December 2022, the NLN was still accepting abstracts for presenters and has yet to announce the lineup of speakers. However, the organization has announced that many seminars will award continuing education credits.

American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) 37th Annual Conference

Dates: October 4 to 7
Location: Orlando, FL
Cost: TBD
Registration Deadline: TBD

For its 2033 nursing conference, the APNA has chosen Novel IDEAS Moving Whole Health Forward as the theme. IDEAS stands for inclusion, diversity, equity, access and destigmatization and summarizes the key focuses of the four-day event. The APNA allows nurses to register to attend in person and virtually. Up to 115 contact hours for certification and renewal will be available for participants, but details about the specific program and lineup of speakers are still to come.

American Association for Men in Nursing (AAMN) 48th Annual Conference

Dates: October 19 to 23
Location: New Orleans, LA
Cost: $150 to $599
Registration Deadline: Early Bird Ends January 15 / Final Deadline TBD

The AAMN was formed in 1974 to provide networking and educational opportunities for men in the nursing field. In addition to providing training courses and scholarships for nursing students, the organization hosts an annual conference. Registration is open as of December 2022, but the AAMN has yet to provide details on the event's focus or who will serve as speakers.

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma) 47th Biennial Convention

Dates: November 11 to 15
Location: San Antonio, TX
Cost: TBD
Registration Deadline: TBD

Sigma is an honor society for baccalaureate and graduate nursing students. According to the organization's website, the society boasts more than 135,000 active members in more than 100 countries. Sigma's convention is held every two years and draws attendees from around the globe, providing a unique networking opportunity. Although Sigma has yet to announce the keynote speakers, the organization reports there will be more than 800 oral and poster presentations on various technology, leadership, best practices, media and research topics.