2025 has arrived! Are you trying to decide which conferences and events to attend? We’ve compiled a helpful list of nursing education events happening throughout the year to help you align your conference choices with your professional goals.
Whether you’re a student, faculty member, researcher, administrator, or dean, attending nursing education conferences helps you connect with colleagues and learn about the latest research and trends from experienced nursing educators and active professionals.
* Indicates an event Osmosis from Elsevier is attending in 2025.
The Largest 2025 Nursing Education Conferences
National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties Conference*
April 9-13, 2025
Denver, CO
Explore the future landscape of Nurse Practitioner (NP) education at the upcoming NONPF conference. Attendees explore topics such as adapting learning environments for NP faculty and student well-being, integrating competencies crucial for navigating complex healthcare systems, and fostering career-spanning development for NP faculty.
National Nurse Educator Summit
April 22-25, 2025
Orlando, FL
A leading industry conference featuring nursing professionals from across the US who share a passion for education and lifelong learning, the National Nurse Educator Summit offers three days of helpful sessions, interactive workshops, and exciting networking opportunities to help you grow as a professional in your field.
Social Mission Alliance (SMA) Conference
2025 TBA
Conference leaders, experts, and advocates share new strategies and tools, identify and address challenges, and organize to create meaningful change. Attendees from across the healthcare spectrum engage in conversations on top issues related to health equity and social justice, with topics such as social determinants of health, community engagement, reducing inequities, workforce diversity, and value-based healthcare.
Nurse Educators Conference
June 16-25, 2025
Beaver Run Resort, Breckenridge, CO
The 2025 conference theme, “Elevate and Educate: Transforming Nursing Education,” speaks to redefining the landscape of nursing education and the need for nurse educators to embrace change. Take the time to develop your ability to adapt to change, think critically, and continuously engage in professional development.
International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) Conference
June 19-22, 2025
Denver, CO
Dedicated to the advancement of simulation as an integral part of nursing education, INACSL covers the latest innovations, research, and best practices in clinical simulation at this yearly gathering of 600+ nurse educators and nursing professionals.
International Nursing Research Congress*
July 17-20, 2025
Seattle, WA
Join 800+ nursing students, researchers, and clinicians focused on evidence-based research practices at this annual event. Get a boost in nursing knowledge, skills, and overall practice while you enjoy Seattle’s incredible views and food at this unique nursing conference. The 2025 theme is “Representing Nursing Globally Through Dissemination of Research and Evidence.”
National League for Nursing Education Summit
September 17-19, 2025
Orlando, FL
The NLN Education Summit invites nurse educators from around the world to discover and discuss trending topics impacting the nursing education profession and discover new strategies and solutions to address day-to-day challenges in the field.
AACN Academic Nursing Leadership Conference*
November 1-2, 2025
Washington, DC
Hundreds of nursing educators, leaders, and professionals attend AACN’s annual Academic Nursing Leadership Conference to connect and discuss critical issues in nursing education, research, and practice.
Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) Annual Convention
Date/Location TBA
A platform for nursing educators, administrators, and professionals to meet, share insights, discuss advancements in nursing education, and address issues relevant to associate degree nursing.
Nursing Education Conferences Focused on Students
AACN Student Policy Summit
March 30-31, 2025
Washington, DC
Available to baccalaureate and graduate nursing students enrolled at AACN member institutions, 2,000+ nursing students attend this conference to learn how federal legislation gets written and passed and discuss ways to advocate for the nursing profession in Congress.
National Student Nurses Association Annual Convention*
April 9-13, 2025
Seattle, WA
More than 3,000 nursing students and faculty members attend this event to connect, learn about employment opportunities as future nurses, discover new learning tools, learn about products they’ll use in their careers and more.
Nursing Education Conferences for Faculty, Administrators, and Deans
AACN Deans Annual Meeting
March 29-31, 2025
Washington, DC
This 350+ attendee event, open exclusively to the primary deans, chairs, and directors of AACN-Member Schools of Nursing, is excellent for networking and discussing issues related to legislation, funding, and organizations to assist institutions.
Association of Community Health Nursing Educators Annual Institute
June 6-7, 2025
Columbia, SC
This annual event brings together nursing educators, students, nurses, and public health leaders focused on public and community health to provide a scholarly and supportive experience for those committed to excellence and innovation in community, public, and population health, as well as nursing education, research, and practice.
Transform 2025
December 4-6, 2025
Anaheim, CA
A gathering of nursing faculty featuring key thought leaders to redefine how nurses are educated and how they practice, this conference encourages attendees to network with colleagues and attend presentations on the most important trends and innovations in nursing and nursing education.
Regional Nursing Education Conferences in the US
Georgia Association for Nursing Education Conference
February 27-March 1, 2025
Pine Mountain, GA
This Georgia-based nursing educators conference gives regional professionals the opportunity to come together and learn about issues and trends related to nursing education in their state.
California Organization of Associate Degree Nursing Conference
March 9-11, 2025
Monterey, CA
Faculty, directors, and deans from California’s associate degree nursing programs go to this conference to share best practices, network, and offer new ideas for associate degree nursing programs in the region.
North Carolina Associate Degree Nursing Conference*
April 2-4, 2025
Wrightsville Beach, NC
Nursing educators in North Carolina hear from a range of engaging presenters at this annual conference focusing on professional development and peer networking.
Oregon Consortium for Nursing Education
May 8-9, 2025
Pendleton, OR
Featuring sessions for faculty, administrators, and deans from nursing schools in Oregon, OCNE holds a statewide faculty meeting on May 8 and a nursing conference on May 9.
Kentucky League of Nursing Annual Nurse Educator Conference and Meeting
May 15-16, 2025
Louisville, KY
The Kentucky League of Nursing’s Annual Nurse Educator Conference and Meeting focuses on nursing educators who work in Kentucky and want to discuss innovative teaching strategies, consider strategies for assessing students’ clinical judgment, review different assessment strategies, and more.
Ohio League for Nursing Education Summit
2025 TBA
Ohio-based nursing educators attend this event to network, discuss issues facing the institutions in the state, and learn about effective teaching and assessment strategies.
Looking Ahead
Our goal is to raise awareness about these nursing education conferences to help educate and support you and your career in 2025 and beyond. If you know of a major conference that isn’t on this list and would like us to add it, please email us at [email protected].
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