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Professional Conferences with Abstracts Submission Information
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MonthNameGeneral Organization Goals/FocusAbstract Due (*prior year)Abstracts/Poster Submission InfoScholarships/Grants Available?
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JanuaryEmergency Nurses Association (ENA) Leadership ConferenceIts mission and vision is to advance excellence in emergency to be the premier organization for the emergency nursing community worldwide.TBDNA
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FebruaryAssociation of California Nurse Leaders (ACNL)Equip nurses to transform self, others and systems*JulyHome - 2024 ACNL Annual Program Abstract Submission (cvent.com)NO
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CA Association of Women, Health Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (CA AWHONN)Our mission is to empower and support nurses caring for women, newborns, and their families through research, education and advocacy.TBDYES- https://www.awhonn.org/membership/awards-grants-scholarships/
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National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP)Interprofessional leadership to improve outcomes in pressure injury prevention and managementTBDNA
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Sigma Nursing: Creating Healthy Work EnvironmentsPromote and celebrate nursing scholarship, leadership, and service worldwide.*Junehttps://www.sigmanursing.org/connect-engage/meetings-events/calls-for-abstractsNO
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International Stroke ConferenceCollaborate and learn about scientific advancements in Brain Health*Mayhttps://professional.heart.org/en/meetings/international-stroke-conferenceNO
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MarchSigma Nursing: Creating Healthy Work EnvironmentsPromote and celebrate nursing scholarship, leadership, and service worldwide.*Junehttps://www.sigmanursing.org/connect-engage/meetings-events/calls-for-abstractsNO
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AprilANPD ConventionAdvances the specialty practice of nursing professional development to improve health outcomesTBANO
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AORN Global Surgical Conference & ExpoPeri-operative professionals from around the world to create a safer and better tomorrow.*June https://www.aorn.org/surgical-expo/conference/poster-presentationsNA
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HIMSS Global Health Conference & ExhibitionGlobal health information and technologyNA
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American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN)Promoting the health and safety of workesr and workplace communitiesNA
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Western Institute of NursingVisionary leadership in nursing research, practice and education*Octoberhttps://www.winursing.org/2023-call-for-abstractsNA
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18th Annual Clinical Nursing Research ConferenceResearch and dissemination and implementation of research findings by building a capacity for scientific inquiry among attendees*FebruaryAbstract Submissions are Open, Invitation to present will be sent by February 10, 2023NA
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National Evidence -Based Practice ConferenceImplementing the best evidence to improve care quality.March EBP or research posteremail a pdf of your final poster to kristen-rempel@uiowa.edu by March 15, 2023NA
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American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN) AAACN is the only association for practicing nurses and nursing leaders specialized in serving people in community and hospital-based outpatient care settings. Oral- August/ Poster-Novemberrequires member log inYes
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American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN)NA
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Ethics of Caring - National Nursing Ethics ConferenceThe mission of Ethics of Caring® is the promotion of ethical dialogue and ethics education for nurses and others in health care. From the start, we valued the bringing together of nurses from multiple healthcare facilities. This encouraged exploration of ethical issues beyond the culture of individual institutions, stimulating the cross fertilization of ideas. The conferences have fostered examination and discussion, supporting those at the frontlines of care as they encountered complex dilemmas.*DecemberNA
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ASPAN National ConferenceRepresent nurses who specialize in preanesthesia and postanesthesia care, ambulatory surgery, and pain management.*Octoberhttps://www.aspan.org/Clinical-Practice/2023-Celebrate-Successful-Practices-Call-for-AbstractsNA
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MayAONL 2023American Organization for Nursing Leadership's growing community of nurse leadersNA
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ANIA Annual ConferenceTo advance nursing informatics through education, research, and practice in all roles and settings.*Decemberhttps://www.ania.org/search/node?keys=abstractsNA
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American Academy of Ambulatory Care NursingAmerican Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing, (formerly the American Academy of Ambulatory Nursing Administration) was founded in 1978 as a not for profit, educational forum. Name changed in 1993 with membership broadening to include nurses in clinical practice, education, and research roles as well as those in management and administration.https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://aaacn.org/2025-aaacn-annual-conference-calls-abstracts*:*:text=San*20Diego*2C*20CA,the*20oral*20abstract*20submission*20guidelines.__;I34lJSUlJSUl!!BZ50a36bapWJ!qEX6cwbie0mHCH_jrjS4jb4XiDhuTtgdjR-16LepW8eA5142688ZKYU-WmoGs6gmO7_1o0kEubCY7s2s__1XKe_HCQ$NA
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ACNM 68th Annual Meeting & ExhibitionPremier continuing education, networking, clinical, and business meeting for certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) and certified midwives (CMs) nationwide. TBANA
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National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition (NTI) Premier conference for progressive and critical care nurses*June https://www.aacn.org/conferences-and-events/nti/nti-call-for-abstractsNA
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JuneWound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN) WOCNextEducates and inspires healthcare professionals from around the world on what’s new, what’s needed, and what’s next in wound, ostomy, continence, foot and nail care.TBAhttps://www.wocn.org/events/wocnext/NA
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AWHONN ConventionA leading convention for women’s health, obstetric and neonatal nurses,NA
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AANP National ConferenceAmerican Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP). AANP’s mission is to advance accessible, person-centered, equitable, high-quality health care for diverse communities through practice, education, advocacy, research and leadership.TBAhttps://www.aanp.org/call-for-presentations-2023-aanp-national-conferenceNA
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Association of Women, Health Obstetric and Neonatal NursesSeptemberhttps://www.awhonnconvention.org/2024-convention-call-for-presentations/NA
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National Association of School NursesFor nurses at schools.TBAhttps://www.nasn.org/nasn2024/homeNA
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JulyAmerican Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA)Gathering of holistic nursing professionals, with growing international attendance. This annual event is one of the largest and most valuable conferences dedicated to bringing together nurses who share a passion for holistic healing.TBAhttps://www.ahna.org/Events/Annual-Conference/Registration-InformationNA
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AugustGraduate Nursing Student Academy (GNSA)The Graduate Nursing Student Academy (GNSA) provides high value programs, services, and resources to graduate nursing students enrolled in master's and doctoral programs at AACN member schools as they prepare for their future nursing careers. The GNSA Conference is tailored to meet the professional development needs of nursing students in master’s and doctoral programs (MSN, DNP, and PhD)Mayhttps://www.aacnnursing.org/gnsa-conference/call-for-abstracts

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American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology Annual CongressThe mission of the AANA Foundation is to advance the science of anesthesia through education and research. One of the goals of the AANA Foundation is to support new and seasoned investigators in nurse anesthesia through grants and the CRNA Scholars Program.October https://www.aana.com/ce/call-for-abstracts/small honorarium for speaking. CRNA student scholarships available through the AANA. https://www.aana.com/resident-hub/education-grants-and-scholarships/foundation-scholarship/
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SeptemberNANN 39TH Annual ConferenceNeonatal nursing to make a difference in the lives of infants and their familiesAprilhttps://nann.org/education/annual-meeting/abstractsENA Foundation Scholarships: https://www.ena.org/foundation/scholarships
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Emergency Nursing Annual ConferenceEmergency nursesJanuaryhttps://www.abstractscorecard.com/cfp/submit/login.asp?EventKey=HKQPDBMP
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NLN Education SummitThe NLN Education Summit brings together nurse educators from around the world to explore trending and emerging topics impacting the nursing education profession and to discover innovative strategies and solutions that address day-to-day challenges.Decemberhttps://summit.nln.org/call-for-abstracts
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October
ANCC Magnet & Pathway to Excellence Conference
Leverage the Magnet nursing culture to optimize organizational performanceDecemberhttps://www.magnetpathwaycon.org/magnet-call-for-abstracts-2/NA
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Academic Nursing Leadership ConferenceThe Academic Nursing Leadership Conference is open exclusively to the dean/director and associate deans/directors of AACN member schools. Multiple associate deans/directors may attend.Decemberhttps://www.aacnnursing.org/conferences-webinars/conferences/call-for-abstractsNo
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November Sigma Nursing:Biennial ConventionSigma's largest event, our biennial convention, featuring outstanding plenary speakers, networking opportunities, over 800 oral and poster presentations*Decemberhttps://www.sigmanursing.org/connect-engage/meetings-events/convention/abstractsNA
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DecemberIHI ForumThe IHI Forum is a four-day conference that has been the home of quality improvement (QI) in health ​care for more than 30 years. It brings together health care visionaries, improvement professionals, world leaders, and industry newcomers.*Aprilhttps://conferences.ihi.org/eSites/780461/Login No
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Updated July 2024 by HJK, LNK, SF, and VST (ACNL Research and EBP Committee).
Please note: conference dates may change +/- 1 month. Please visit the website links provided to verify.
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