THE Meeting Place for Chief Academic Nursing Officers!
The Deans Annual Meeting is designed exclusively for the primary dean/director from AACN member schools providing a unique platform to meet with peers and noted thought leaders and discover the latest data, innovations, and strategies on issues of interest in the policy, leadership, higher education, and workforce arenas.
As part of the Deans Annual Meeting, attendees will be able to participate in a Hill Day the afternoon of Tuesday, March 31, 2026. As you register for the Deans Annual Meeting, be sure to select the option to attend Hill Day so you can join us as we advocate for the top issues impacting academic nursing. Should you have questions or need additional information, please contact Ã÷ÐÇ°ËØÔ's Director of Government Affairs, Rachel Minahan, at rminahan@aacnnursing.org.
Please note that students attending the 2026 Student Policy Summit will be participating in the Capitol Hill Day.
In this event’s exclusive and intimate setting, deans and directors can network and collaborate with peers, while also strategizing and preparing to impact nursing education and the future of nursing. Participants are eligible for Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) credits.
Executive Development Series (EDS) for Deans March 28-29, 2026 A program designed for deans and directors to gain practical leadership and management skills.
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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.
2401 M Street, NW Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202-463-6930 | Email: conferences@aacnnursing.org | Website: www.aacnnursing.org/conferences