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The Deans Annual Meeting offers chief academic nursing officers a unique opportunity to step away from day-to-day demands and focus intentionally on the future of nursing education. Designed exclusively for primary deans and directors, the meeting convenes national leaders to explore emerging data, innovations, and strategies across leadership, policy, higher education, and workforce issues—fostering meaningful connection and shared learning among peers.
Set within an exclusive, intimate environment, this event offers chief academic nursing officers deans and directors the opportunity to connect with peers, collaborate on shared challenges, and strategically prepare to shape the future of nursing education. Designed to foster meaningful dialogue and high‑level engagement, the experience supports leaders as they strengthen their impact on academic nursing. Participants are also eligible to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD).
The Deans Annual Meeting and the Executive Development Series (EDS) for Deans are member-only events exclusive to the primary dean/director of AACN member schools of nursing.
Join top academic leaders at the 2027 Deans Annual Meeting
Registration Opens May 4!
Executive Development Series (EDS) for Deans March 12-13, 2027
This 1.5-day pre-conference session, connected to AACN’s Deans Annual Meeting, is designed for leaders in higher education to gain high-level leadership and management skills.
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ADVOCATE FOR THE FUTURE OF ACADEMIC NURSING
As part of the Deans Annual Meeting, attendees have the opportunity to participate in Capitol Hill Day on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 16, 2027. When registering, select the Hill Day option to join colleagues in advocating for key issues impacting academic nursing.
For questions or additional information, contact Â鶹APP’s Chief Government Affairs and Policy Officer, Rachel Minahan, at rminahan@aacnnursing.org.
Please note: Students attending the 2027 Student Policy Summit will also participate in Capitol Hill Day.
Join us at the Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown, located in the West End near Georgetown and Dupont Circle, offering a comfortable setting with easy access to the city’s major landmarks and cultural attractions.
See why academic nursing leaders return each year to connect, learn, and lead.
400+ attendees from across the U.S. came together to:
“I enjoyed interacting with like schools and participating the peer-to-peer meeting. The speakers were relevant. I was very appreciative of the insights on AI and discussions that took place."
“The speakers, the networking, the collaboration inspires me to fully step into my role as CNA with pride and joy. It reminded me of aspects of my job that might not capture my immediate attention such as success planning, being a voice for nursing at the policy level, knowing there is a national association full of resources I can tap into for leadership and development.”
“It was a great opportunity to learn about what programs are accomplishing and/or the challenges that many of us are facing in an uncertain climate.”
“As a new Chief Nurse, it provided me a lot of opportunities to network and learn for more experienced Deans. This was very valuable."
“I love the networking and hearing what our organization is doing in Washington on our behalf. Thank you!"
Phone: 202-463-6930 | Email: conferences@aacnnursing.org | Website: www.aacnnursing.org/conferences