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Access, Connection, Engagement network (ACELN) Program

June 10, 2026

The Access, Connection, and Engagement Leadership Network (ACELN) serves as a convening body that brings together expertise, experience, and guidance to support academic nursing in advancing strategies that enhance access, strengthen connection, and promote engagement in higher education.

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Who Should Attend

Membership in ACELN is open to all faculty, deans, and staff with an interest in advancing excellence in academic nursing. ACELN Members receive a discount.

Program Agenda & Speakers

More information coming soon.

Conference Venue

Sheraton Charlotte Hotel
555 South McDowell Street, South Tower
Charlotte, NC 28204

Registration Fees

Workshop Standard Late
  Ends May 10 Starts May 11
ACELN Members $79 $99
AACN Members $99 $119
AACN Non-Members $199 $219

  • You may substitute your registration to another individual within your organization. This must be done by contacting the AACN Conference Department via email at conferences@aacnnursing.org.
  • If a substitution is not possible, you can cancel your attendance up until May 27, 2026 to obtain a refund minus a $30 non-refundable administrative fee.
  • No refunds will be given after May 27, 2026 nor will refunds be given for no-shows.
  • Your cancellation request must be submitted in writing to conferences@aacnnursing.org and confirmed by AACN.

Please note: AACN will issue refunds within a 2-week time period of receipt of written cancellation notice.

Event Cancellation by AACN

AACN reserves the right to modify, postpone/reschedule or cancel this conference and any related group activity for any circumstance beyond AACN's control, including but not limited to emergency, acts of God, government regulations, disaster, strike, and non-fulfilment of minimum group requirements. If AACN cancels an event, every attempt will be made to reschedule or provide a modified virtual offering, and registration fees will be applied to the rescheduled/virtual event. If a cancelled event cannot be rescheduled, AACN will issue a full refund of the registration fee(s). Any travel, lodging, or incidental expenses incurred related to a cancelled/postponed event cannot be refunded under any circumstances as AACN resumes no responsibility for such expenses.

For questions, contact the AACN Conference Team today!