Top Nursing Conferences for 2025
Nurses can gain substantial advantages by attending nursing conferences in 2025. These gatherings provide an excellent platform to remain updated with the latest research and to refresh best nursing practices. Numerous conferences invite participants to submit research abstracts for presentation, which facilitates rich networking with other nursing professionals. Moreover, the majority of conferences enable nurses to accumulate continuing education unit (CEU) contact hours.
We have compiled a selection of the foremost nursing conferences planned for 2025, making it easy for you to explore the options. With a diverse array of in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats, there’s an educational opportunity suited for every nurse to evolve and progress with their colleagues.
### 2025 Nursing Conferences by Date
**National Conference on Pediatric Health Care**
Organized by the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP), this conference creates opportunities to enhance your knowledge and advance your career through more than 80 educational sessions and presentations. There are networking events and on-site activities, as well as virtual options for those unable to attend in person. Attendees can earn up to 20 CEU contact hours.
- In-person dates: March 10–13, 2025 - Virtual dates: May 15–July 31, 2025 - Audience: Pediatric Nurse Practitioners - Registration fee: Ranges from $165 for a single day to $785 for the full conference.
**International Nurses Society on Addiction (IntNSA) Annual Education Conference**
This conference includes speaker presentations, interactive workshops, panel discussions, networking events, and more. Speakers from around the world will provide insights on various addiction-related nursing topics. Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance with Nursing CEs.
- Dates: March 11–14, 2025 - Audience: Nurses specializing in addiction care - Registration fee: $600.
**Neuroscience Nursing Annual Conference**
Hosted by the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses (AANN), this event showcases cutting-edge research within the field. Participation can generate innovative ideas, inform clinical decision-making, and improve evidence-based patient care. Attendees can secure up to 20 CEU contact hours, which include pharmacology contact hours.
- Dates: March 16–18, 2025 - Audience: Neuroscience nurses - Registration fee: Ranges from $315 for a single day to $900 for the full conference.
**American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) Annual Conference**
This conference caters to nurse executives and emerging nursing leaders, blending education with networking to connect visionary leaders while examining transformative practices. Attendees will have access to over 50 engaging sessions and can earn contact hours (NCPD).
- Dates: March 30–April 2, 2025 - Audience: Nurse executives and emerging nurse leaders - Registration fee: Ranges from $675 for a single day to $1,575 for the full conference.
**American Pediatric Surgical Nurses Association (APSNA) Annual Scientific Conference**
This conference features presentations and sessions covering a range of topics, including evidence-based research findings and innovative strategies applicable in pediatric surgical nursing.
- Dates: April 2–4, 2025 - Audience: Pediatric surgical nurses
**American Association of Nurse Life Care Planners (AANLCP) Conference**
AANLCP is a professional body consisting of nurses and non-nurses involved in life care planning. This conference provides keynote addresses and networking opportunities to advance life care planning practices.
- Dates: April 3–6, 2025 - Audience: Nurses specializing in life care planning.
**TraumaCon 2025**
Provided by the Society of Trauma Nurses (STN), TraumaCon is designed for all healthcare professionals interested in trauma nursing. The conference will focus on the latest advancements and best practices in trauma care while offering networking and educational opportunities.
- Dates: April 23–25, 2025 - Audience: Trauma nurses
**American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN) Annual Conference**
This event features engaging discussions and sessions for nurses specializing in ambulatory care, offering six educational tracks that include Care Coordination and Transition Management (CCTM), Clinical, Education, Leadership, Research, and Telehealth.
- Dates: May 20–24, 2025 - Audience: Ambulatory care nurses
**American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA) Annual Conference**
This conference aims to bring together nurses who are passionate about holistic health, attracting nursing professionals from across the country and even internationally. Highlights include keynote speakers, networking events, and vendor exhibitions showcasing the latest products.
- Dates: June 10–14, 2025 - Audience: Holistic nurses.
**Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) Convention**
The AWHONN Convention is an essential meeting for nurses caring for newborns and families, providing crucial information and resources to support high-quality care.
- Dates: June 21–25, 2025 - Audience: Obstetric and neonatal nurses.
**Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) Convention**
Med-Surg nurses have the chance to network, learn from specialists, and gain insights into best practices at this convention. A virtual option will also be offered during Med-Surg Nurses Week.
- Dates: September 11–13, 2025 - Audience: Med-Surg nurses.
**Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Annual Conference**
Attendees can anticipate sessions focused on emergency nursing, opportunities for global peer networking, and festivities during signature events such as the annual themed welcome party.
- Dates: September 17–20, 2025 - Audience: Emergency nurses.
**International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses (ISPAN) Annual Meeting**
This meeting comprises workshops focusing on innovative technologies, review courses, and discussions led by various panelists regarding topics of interest in aesthetic and plastic surgery nursing.
- Dates: September 24–28, 2025 - Audience: Aesthetic nurses.
**Association for Vascular Access (AVA) Annual Scientific Meeting**
Participants will dive into educational sessions, practical training activities, discussions, and networking contexts, with eligibility to earn up to 35 CEUs.
- Dates: September 19–21, 2025 - Audience: Vascular access specialists, including nurses.
**American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) Annual Conference**
Participants will explore topics in psychiatric-mental health nursing, focusing on inclusion, diversity, equity, access, and destigmatization.
- Dates: October 15–18, 2025 - Audience: PMH-RN or PMH-APRN.
**Nursing World Conference**
This year’s Nursing World Conference will offer a hybrid format, featuring compelling presentations, platforms for showcasing innovative research, and interactive sessions addressing pressing industry challenges. Attendees will have the opportunity to earn continuing education credits through their participation.
- Dates: October 27–29, 2025 - Audience: RNs - Registration fee: $539 for virtual attendees; $839 for in-person attendees.
**Nursing Conference Updates**
Numerous organizations are finalizing the details of their 2025 nursing conferences. Stay connected for updates as they emerge.
