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.

Registration Tip: If you plan to attend the pre-conference to the Deans Annual Meeting only (EDS for Deans), please continue via the Login to your MyAACN account below. Under Step 2 of the registration process, first select the registration type by checking “I am attending Pre-Conference Event(s) only”. Next you will be able to select the pre-event.

Registration Fees

In-Person Attendance

Deans Annual Meeting Early Ends Feb. 28 Standard Starts March 1
Dean/Director $699 $799

Pre-Conference

EDS for Deans Early Ends Feb. 28 Standard Starts March 1
Dean/Director $699 $799

Cancellation of Registrations

  • No substitutions are allowed for the Deans Annual Meeting and the EDS for Deans.
  • Your cancellation request must be received in writing and confirmed by AACN; otherwise, it cannot be honored. The following refund arrangements will then apply:
    • Cancellation requests received by March 15, 2026 will be refunded minus a $150 non-refundable administrative fee.
    • No refunds will be given after March 15, 2026, nor will refunds be given for no-shows.
    • No-show registrations with an open balance will be charged a $150 non-refundable administrative fee after the event.
  • Your cancellation request must be submitted in writing to conferences@aacnnursing.org and confirmed by AACN.
  • Registration for the on-demand experience is non-refundable. 

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!

Phone: 202-463-6930    |     Email: conferences@aacnnursing.org     |    Website: www.aacnnursing.org/conferences