2026 Opportunity & Impact in Nursing Summit

Registration is Open!

February 12–14, 2026 | Washington, DC

Join us at the 2026 Opportunity & Impact in Nursing Summit, where nurses and healthcare leaders come together to expand opportunity, strengthen pathways, and drive real action across the nursing profession.

This Summit is where purpose meets progress—where we unite to remove barriers, amplify key voices, and advance fairness and representation through strategies that support a strong and sustainable nursing workforce.

Together, we will accelerate action, strengthen a resilient workforce, and deepen the cross-sector collaboration needed to create lasting impact. Secure your seat now.

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Thursday, February 12, 2026

Evening Reception & Fireside Chat
Theme: Leading by Removing Barriers and Building Pathways

Lessons in leadership during challenging times
Storytelling from social change agents
Showcasing exemplars in equity-minded efforts to drive improvement

Friday, February 13, 2026

Theme: Converting Momentum to Measurable Impact
Review historical references to structural barriers

Discuss pathways to create opportunities for all nurses and aspiring nurses
Leveraging partnerships and relationships for collective power and impact
Addressing inequities in care delivery and patient outcomes

Saturday, February 14, 2026

Theme: Call to Action: The Time Is Now

Sharing planes of possibility for change
Building a coalition and commitment for a better society

Call for Abstracts — Now Open

We welcome abstracts that highlight strategies that advance access, opportunity, and impact across the nursing profession. Share your research, evidence-informed approaches, or innovative models that strengthen the nursing workforce and drive measurable progress. Submit your abstract here. Nominations close December 19, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET.

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Call for Award Nominations — Now Open

The American Nurses Foundation (ANF), with support from national nursing partners, is proud to launch the ANF Health Equity Awards — recognizing five nurses who champion health equity in practice, research, education, and leadership. Learn more about the awards and submit your nomination here. Nominations close December 20, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET.

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Building on the Momentum from 2025

A strong, supported nursing workforce is essential to improving outcomes for all patients and communities. In February 2025, more than 250 nursing leaders, educators, innovators, and changemakers convened at the inaugural Summit to advance representation, expand pathways, and chart a course for meaningful progress.

Through powerful discussions, real-world success stories, and a shared commitment to action, participants moved beyond conversation toward measurable change. The Summit closed with a call to carry this work forward, ensuring every attendee was equipped and inspired to drive impact in their organizations.

This is only the beginning. The work continues, and together we will keep advancing a future where every nurse has access to opportunity, support, and the resources to thrive.

Explore the 2025 photo album to revisit the moments, insights, and collective energy that made the inaugural event unforgettable.