ANLC Agenda

academic nursing leadership conference

Program Agenda

Program subject to change.

October 24-25 - Organizational Leadership Network (OLN) Program

This annual OLN event brings together members and other academic nursing leaders—including associate and assistant deans—to connect, develop leadership strategies, and share practical exemplars.

This is a separate event. Learn more and register for the program here.

October 25

12:00-5:30 p.m.	Registration Open

12:00-6:00 p.m.	Exhibitor Showcase Open Explore a dynamic showcase of innovative products, services, and solutions designed to support your school of nursing. Discover new resources and connect with potential strategic partners who can help address institutional challenges and advance your mission.

1:00-1:45 p.m.	First-Time Attendee Meet & Greet Hosted by the AACN Program Committee

1:00-1:45 p.m.	New Member Orientation and Social Hosted by AACN’s Board of Directors and Membership Committee

2:00-3:30 p.m.	Welcome & Opening Plenary

4:00-5:00 p.m.	John P. McGovern Lectureship Award

5:00-6:00 p.m.	Academic Nursing Leaders Networking Reception

6:45 p.m.	Optional Networking Dinners A great opportunity for you to connect with other participants and expand your network while enjoying the local cuisine!

October 26

6:30-7:30 a.m.	Running and Walking Groups (optional)

7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.	Registration Open

7:30-9:00 a.m.	Continental Breakfast

7:30-9:00 a.m.	State Grassroots Liaison (SGL) Breakfast

8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.	Exhibitor Showcase Open Explore a dynamic showcase of innovative products, services, and solutions designed to support your school of nursing. Discover new resources and connect with potential strategic partners who can help address institutional challenges and advance your mission.

8:00-9:00 a.m.	Coffee & Connect Access, Connection, and Engagement Opportunities at 麻豆APP Engage with colleagues to expand access, strengthen connections, and deepen engagement through AACN’s ACE programs, networking opportunities, and resources. Leadership Development Opportunities at 麻豆APP Connect with peers and discover leadership development opportunities through AACN’s LEADS programs, networking, and member resources.

8:00-9:00 a.m.	Solution Circles Join industry experts to consider strategies for addressing current challenges in academic nursing. In a collaborative and educational format, vendors will engage in interactive discussions to foster peer-to-peer dialogue and share new and innovative solutions.

9:30-10:30 a.m.	Plenary

11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.	Rounds with AACN Leadership Join AACN leadership for updates on the association’s priorities, strategic initiatives, and new developments. AACN Board Chair Julie Sanford and President/CEO Deborah Trautman provide an overview of the association’s work to transform academic nursing and serve our members. Ask questions and learn more about how these initiatives can impact and elevate your school of nursing.

12:15-2:00 p.m.	Lunch (on your own) & Networking with Exhibitors

12:30-1:30 p.m.	Brown Bag Lunch & Conversations

12:30-1:30 p.m.	NursingCAS Luncheon A Demonstration of the Student Application and Admissions Management Portal Discover NursingCAS, AACN’s free student application service that provides member colleges with an online platform to efficiently manage all aspects of the admission process. Using this service, schools are able streamline their recruitment operations, gain access to powerful enrollment management software, expand their customer service capacity, and reach a national applicant pool. Learn why nearly 300 colleges of nursing used NursingCAS during the last enrollment cycle to process more than 115,000 nursing school applications. Pre-registration required. More details coming soon.

12:30-1:30 p.m.	Solution Circles Join industry experts to consider strategies for addressing current challenges in academic nursing. In a collaborative and educational format, vendors will engage in interactive discussions to foster peer-to-peer dialogue and share new and innovative solutions.

2:00-3:30 p.m.	AACN Community Conversations Connect with your colleagues in this dynamic session designed to enrich your conference experience. Through group conversations on topics of shared interest, you'll gain fresh insights, identify ways to address challenges, and build community. Whether you're seeking inspiration or navigating complex concerns, this is your space to engage, collaborate, and shape the future of academic nursing.

4:00-5:00 p.m.	Emerging Solutions

5:15-6:15 p.m.	Emerging Solutions

6:45 p.m.	Optional Networking Dinners A great opportunity for you to connect with other participants and expand your network while enjoying the local cuisine!

October 27

6:30-7:30 a.m.	Running and Walking Groups (optional)

7:00-9:00 a.m.	Continental Breakfast

7:30-8:30 a.m.	Coffee & Connect Associate and Assistant Dean Dialogue Associate and Assistant Deans are invited to this informal dialogue to discuss current and relevant issues unique to the role. Come ask your questions, connect with peers, and embrace the unique opportunity to engage in thought-provoking in-person conversation. Experienced Dean Dialogue Experienced deans are invited to this informal dialogue to collect and discuss current and relevant issues informed by the experienced leader. Come connect with peers and embrace the unique opportunity to engage in thought-provoking in-person conversation. New Dean Dialogue New deans are invited to this informal dialogue to hear about the AACN resources helping you boost your leadership journey. Come ask your questions, connect with peers, and embrace the unique opportunity to engage in thought-provoking in-person conversation.elping you boost your leadership journey.

9:00-10:00 a.m.	Plenary

10:30-11:30 a.m.	AACN Membership Meeting & Award Recognitions

Continuing Education

The American Association of Colleges of Nursing is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

For questions, contact the AACN Conference Team today!

Phone: 202-463-6930 | Email: conferences@aacnnursing.org | Website: www.aacnnursing.org/conferences

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