Nurse.org's Must-Attend Nursing Conferences of 2026

The American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) Conference is perfect for nurse leaders and aspiring leaders looking to connect with healthcare visionaries. The conference has over 4,000 annual attendees and over 50 speakers.

The 10th annual Nursing World Conference is a hybrid event, allowing in-person and virtual attendees from around the world. Focus areas will be clinical nursing, community and public health nursing, and nursing education, and there will also be discussions on individual specilaties. 

The ANLC conference is still being planned, but its focus will be on nursing education leadership and policy.

As a nurse leader, you'll learn about nurturing culture, what bedside issues and solutions are common across the country, and new tools and resources to become a better leader to your nursing team.

The HIMSS Global Health Conference is a top tier conference with a focus on nursing innovation. With over 28,000 registrants, top health IT professionals, and healthcare executives, you'll be learning from the most innovative minds in healthcare.

"It’s is not just a conference; it’s a gathering of the brightest minds in healthcare, coming together to enlighten, inspire, and lead discussions that transform into actionable insights for you and your organization." -HIMSS Website

HLTH is a major conference in healthcare with over 12,000 annual attendees, comprising both healthcare professionals and executives. This year, the theme is “Heroes and Legends.” HLTH has a variety of panel discussions you can choose to attend with a stacked roster of keynote speakers.

THInC is geared towards nurses who want to drive healthcare innovation. The conference features workshops, panel discussions, and networking sessions designed to support nurse-led innovation. During THInC, there will also be a NurseHack, a collaborative problem-solving innovation competition.

This premier nursing event is a co-located conference combining the ANCC National Magnet Conference® and the ANCC Pathway to Excellence Conference®. It brings together nurses, nursing leaders, and healthcare stakeholders from around the world to engage in a powerful mix of education, networking, and celebration.

The AANC National Magnet Conference is an annual event to celebrate nurse innovation and achievements, learn about current nursing best practices, and network with other healthcare professionals.

ViVE, part of the HLTH Inc. portfolio of events, is for those focused on digital health, startups, and tech-driven care models. The conference covers how technology is transforming healthcare delivery, from telehealth to AI, with a focus on health tech, digital care, and startups.

Nurse Con at Sea, hosted by influencer Nurse Blake, is perfect if you want to attend a multi-day immersive conference, mixing interactive CEs and leisure activities while sailing to a beautiful destination.

The Destination Education Nursing Conference provides a balance of adventure and relaxation. These conferences give 15 CEUs and feature an array of speakers. The conference takes place at a new location multiple times throughout the year.

It’s like summer camp, but you’re past those awkward teenage years, and you’ll get over 20 CE hours! Camp NurseCon is another nursing event hosted by Nurse Blake and features all your camp favorites, including ropes courses, archery, fitness classes, swimming, and more.

Known for celebrating nurses and poking fun at the outrageous things patients and families say, Nurse Blake turns everyday hospital experiences into comedy gold. 

This national wellness initiative will take place during Nurses Month 2026, with at least 20 hospitals and nursing colleges participating across multiple cities. It’s more than a celebration—it’s a science-backed intervention to support nurse well-being through movement, music, and shared joy.

Earn up to 18 contact hours while learning about the latest growth in healthcare. Known as a "distinct provider of nursing continuing professional development," the NPD puts on a conference that's sure to grow your knowledge through networking, presentation sessions, poster presentations, and more.

As a hybrid event, you can attend the World Nursing Science Conference in-person or virtually. As a science conference, attendees will be sure to see what the future of healthcare looks like through new research and innovation. Since it's a hybrid event, you will learn from other presenters and attendees from around the world, learning from the entire world of healthcare.

While the agenda is still being finalized, the World Health Summit will be a focus on global policy, research, and equity. Last year's summit focused on the theme of "Taking Responsibility for Health in a Fragmenting World" with 85 sessions over three days, creating change and solutions to some of the world's health issues. Plus, it's in Berlin, so why not make a vacation out of it?

With over 50 years of experience, the World Health Expo, formerly Arab Health, has been a place to meet and grow the world of healthcare together. As a global healthcare expo, the focus is on generating science, technology, and solutions to issues in the healthcare world. You'll hear from leaders in healthcare from all around the world who are creating life-changing policies.

Whether you find yourself in the media just once or on a regular basis, this webinar will help prepare you for the next time you're in the spotlight. Learn how to work with journalists, tell better stories, and techniques for being on-camera. Learn from influencers how to manage your image when the camera turns on.

The National Nursing Ethics Conference is geared toward discuss nursing ethical commitments. This year, the theme is trust. Throughout the conference, the events will highlight the history and meaning of nursing ethics, and how to provide a structure to reinforce ethical agency in the nursing profession.

It should come as no surprise that nursing policy is the focus of the AANP Health Policy Conference. You'll learn how the government and Administration's policies are affecting NP's and their patients. There will also be a focus on teaching nurses the skills and knowlege to effectively advocate for themselves.

The Transcultural Nursing Society Conference is dedicated to cultural competency and global health equity in nursing. This conference is geared towards ways to address health disparities and provide culturally sensitive care.

With a focus on health policy, the Health Policy Conference is teaching nurses what is going on the world of healthcare today, along with sharing skills and tactics to become leaders in the industry in order to create system change. Topics will include "the importance of virtual health, community-based partnerships, and the economic value of nursing to advance the goal of attaining a more equitable future."

Over 13,000 women's health NP's are part of the NPWH, and this conference will focus on the changes in medicine impacting women's health. All specialities in the women's health industry are invited to learn and grow for themselves and their patients.

Who doesn't love an excuse to go to Hawaii? The AAPINA National Conference will be focused on the theme of "Global Perspectives on Health Reform: Intersection of Technology, Practice, Research, and Education" this year, highlighting the changes in the healthcare industry and how you can use technology to grow your career and improve patient care.

With over 1,200 nurses and nursing students attending, the NBNA Institute and Conference will have over 100 exhibitors highlighting products and services. Attendees will also see clinical instruction on certain topics, such as "cardiovascular disease, cancer, children’s health, diabetes, end of life, HIV/AID, kidney disease, research and women’s health." There will also be nursing awards presented in nine categories, so don't miss the chance to network and meet with other incredible nurses.

Learn from hundreds of fellow nurses at the NAHN conference. This year's theme is "Somos NAHN La Fuerza de Nuestra Comunidad: Building the Next 50 Years of Innovation, Advocacy, and Commitment" focusing on how culture plays an important role in the future of healthcare in Hispanic communities.

WPATH is focused on presenting, learning, and improving transgender health across the globe. From guidelines to gender-affirming care to addressing legal policies and the political landscape, this conference will touch on all things regarding transgender healthcare.

TravCon is the largest traveler's conference in the country where felllow travel nurses, allied health professionals, and locum tenens providers meet and grow in the world of traveling. Learn what is going on with the current contracts, money issues while traveling, and other industry-focused discussions.

Geared toward graduate nursing recruitment and admissions.

Focused on student engagement and academic success.

Designed for nursing students & new grads.

Specialty: Critical Care Nursing

Specialty: Perioperative nursing

Speciality: MedSurg 

Specialty: Nurse-Midwifery

Specialty: Acute Care Nursing

Specialty: Emergency Nursing

The National Nurse Educator Summit is for those who are current or aspiring nurse educators. This summit covers best practices in nursing education, curriculum development, and student engagement. This conference is presented by ATI Nursing.

The National League for Nursing Summit is focused on the latest advancements in nursing education and policy. The NLN Education Summit brings nurse educators from around the world together to discuss topics related to nursing education, and how to improve nursing curriculum.

The ANCC is the perfect conference for "anyone who facilitates the growth and development of nurses and interprofessional teams." The conference will focus on professional development as well as accreditation updates.

This conference is best for doctoral-level nursing faculty and researchers. The focus will be on what's new in nursing education at the doctoral-level as well as ways to improve programs and increase enrollment.

As a hybrid event, you can attend this conference in-person with a trip to Singapore or virtually and save a little money. Last year's conference brought in over 300 participants from around the world to collaborate on nursing education from universities and institutions across the globe. 

The NAP Conference is designed for advancement professionals, alumni relations, public relations leaders, and development professionals in the nursing education space. Learn and grow from others to improve the world of nursing education.