2026 Academic Nursing Leadership Conference

This premier, members-only networking event brings together deans, directors, associate deans, and associate directors from AACN member nursing schools. The ANLC offers exclusive access to forward-thinking dialogue, innovative perspectives, award-winning speakers, and meaningful networking experiences. Connect with peers, recharge, and collaborate on ideas shaping the future of nursing education. Deans and associate/assistant deans will benefit from a team-based experience that provides dedicated time for shared learning, collaboration, and connection. Leadership teams will explore pressing issues in academic nursing while strengthening their collective impact. Participants are also eligible to earn Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD). Attendees will explore emerging issues and trends shaping the future of academic nursing, gain practical implementation strategies to drive meaningful change in health, healthcare, and higher education, and strengthen leadership capacity to advance nursing education and the nursing workforce.