Deans Annual Meeting

Deans Annual Meeting

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.

Join Capitol Hill Day!

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 AACN'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.

Key Meeting Benefits

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.

Explore emerging issues and trends shaping the future of academic nursing.
Discover powerful implementation strategies to drive transformative improvements in health, healthcare, and higher education.
Elevate the impact you can have to lead change and strengthen the nursing workforce.
Engage with federal policymakers to secure vital support for advancing academic nursing.

Executive Development Series ( EDS ) for Deans

March 22-23, 2024

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Nursing Advancement Professionals (NAP) Conference

March 22-23, 2024

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Pre-Conference Offerings

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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Who Can Attend

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.

Conference Venue

The Fairmont Washington, DC
2401 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037

Testimonials

“I enjoyed interacting with like schools and participating the peer-to-peer meeting. The speakers were relevant. I was very appreciative of the insights on AI and discussions that took place.”

“It was a great opportunity to learn about what programs are accomplishing and/or the challenges that many of us are facing in an uncertain climate.”

“I love the networking and hearing what our organization is doing in Washington on our behalf- Thank you!”

“As a new Chief Nurse, it provided me a lot of opportunities to network and learn for more experienced Deans. This was very valuable.”

“The speakers, the networking, the collaboration inspires me to fully step into my role as CNA with pride and joy. It reminded me of aspects of my job that might not capture my immediate attention such as success planning, being a voice for nursing at the policy level, knowing there is a national association full of resources I can tap into for leadership and development.”

airal photo of washington dc and a photo of the fairmont courtyard