Nursing conferences aren’t just for racking up precious CE credits.

At a nursing conference, you can connect with other nurses, entrepreneurs, and healthcare thought leaders—and there are lots of great options to choose from, depending on your interests. Whether you want to rest and recharge, learn a new skill, or get some career rejuvenation and inspiration, 2025 has something for you.

Here are some of the top nursing conferences to have on your whiteboard in 2025.

Nursing Leadership

2025 Nursing Leadership Summit

The 2025 Nursing Leadership Summit is for current and aspiring nurse leaders and executives. If you want to move into leadership, this conference has you covered with topics from operations, healthcare finance, change management, the future of AI in nursing leadership, and more. 

Dates: May 5-6, 2025

Location: Chicago, IL

Cost: $1,195 to $1,695

American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) Conference

The American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) Conference is perfect for nurse leaders and aspiring leaders looking to connect with healthcare visionaries. The conference has over 4,000 annual attendees and over 50 speakers.

Dates: March 30-April 2, 2025 

Location: Boston, MA

Cost: $1,275 to $1,575

Nursing and Healthcare Innovation & Entrepreneurship

HLTH

HLTH is a major conference in healthcare with over 12,000 annual attendees, comprising both healthcare professionals and executives. This year, the theme is “Heroes and Legends.” HLTH has a variety of panel discussions you can choose to attend with a stacked roster of keynote speakers.

Dates: October 19-22, 2025

Location: Las Vegas, NV

Cost: $0 to $2,395, depending on registration type

NurseHack4Health Pitch-A-Thon

The NurseHack4Health Pitch-A-Thon is a hands-on, competition-style collaborative event for nurses looking to create and pitch healthcare solutions. The nurses have a chance to showcase their innovative ideas and receive mentorship from industry experts. The NurseHack4Health Pitch-A-Thon is presented by Johnson & Johnson and the Society of Nurse Scientists Innovators Entrepreneurs & Leaders (SONSIEL). Check out The Nursing Beat’s top need-to-knows about a Pitch-A-Thon.

Dates: March 30, 2025

Location: Las Vegas, NV

Cost: $475 to $675

The Healthcare Innovation Conference (THInC)

THInC is geared towards nurses who want to drive healthcare innovation. The conference features workshops, panel discussions, and networking sessions designed to support nurse-led innovation. During THInC, there will also be a NurseHack, a collaborative problem-solving innovation competition.

Dates: April 24-26, 2025

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Cost: $199 to $499

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) National Magnet Conference

The AANC National Magnet Conference is an annual event to celebrate nurse innovation and achievements, learn about current nursing best practices, and network with other healthcare professionals. Check out The Nursing Beat’s coverage of the 2024 conference. 

Dates: October 8-10, 2025

Location: Atlanta, GA

Cost: $1,213 to $1,315

Digital & Tech Healthcare Entrepreneurship

ViVE

ViVE, part of the HLTH Inc. portfolio of events, is for those focused on digital health, startups, and tech-driven care models. The conference covers how technology is transforming healthcare delivery, from telehealth to AI.

Dates: Feb 16-19, 2025

Location: Nashville, TN

Cost: Up to $2,995 (those with active RN licenses qualify for a reduced registration fee)

NurseHack4Health Tech-A-Thon

The NurseHack4Health Tech-A-Thon, part of the HIMSS25 Conference, will gather over a hundred nurses and healthcare professionals, executives, and technologists to tackle healthcare issues through technology. A Tech-A-Thon follows a similar format to a Hack-A-Thon, and is presented by Johnson & Johnson, SONSIEL, and Microsoft.

Dates: March 6, 2025 

Location: Las Vegas, NV

Cost: $230 to $1,845

Recharging and Connecting

Nurse Con at Sea

Nurse Con at Sea, hosted by influencer Nurse Blake, is perfect if you want to attend a multi-day immersive conference, mixing interactive CEs and leisure activities while sailing to a beautiful destination.

Dates: April 7-11, 2025

Location: The Bahamas (Royal Caribbean Cruise)

Price: $1,383 to $3,853

Destination Education Spring or Summer 2025 Nursing Conference

The Destination Education Nursing Conference provides a balance of adventure and relaxation. These conferences give 15 CEUs and feature an array of speakers. The conference takes place at a new location multiple times throughout the year.

Spring 2025 dates: February 24-27, 2025

Spring 2025 location: Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Spring 2025 cost: $1,475

Summer 2025 dates: September 15-17, 2025

Summer 2025 location: Coronado, CA

Summer 2025 cost: $1,475

Camp NurseCon

It’s like summer camp, but you’re past those awkward teenage years, and you’ll get over 20 CE hours! Camp NurseCon is another nursing event hosted by Nurse Blake and features all your camp favorites, including ropes courses, archery, fitness classes, swimming, and more. Registration opens on February 7th, 2025, and only 450 spots are available. 

Dates: August 18-21, 2025

Location: Equinunk, PA

Price: Starting at $1,498

Nursing Education

National Nurse Educator Summit

The National Nurse Educator Summit is for those who are current or aspiring nurse educators. This summit covers best practices in nursing education, curriculum development, and student engagement. This conference is presented by ATI Nursing.

Dates: April 22 - 25

Location: Orlando, FL (plus a digital option)

Cost: $495 to $1,095 

2025 National League for Nursing (NLN) Summit

The 2025 National League for Nursing Summit is focused on the latest advancements in nursing education and policy. The NLN Education Summit brings nurse educators from around the world together to discuss topics related to nursing education, and how to improve nursing curriculum.

Dates: September 17-19, 2025

Location: Orlando, FL

Cost: $415 to $1,525

Nursing Ethics and Advocacy

National Nursing Ethics Conference

The National Nursing Ethics Conference is geared to discuss nursing ethical commitments. This year, the theme is trust. Throughout the conference, the events will highlight the history and meaning of nursing ethics, and how to provide a structure to reinforce ethical agency in the nursing profession.

Dates: March 13-14, 2025

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Cost: $285 to $569

GLMA's Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health

The GLMA’s Annual Conference on LBGTQ+ Health is focused on advancing LGBTQ+ health equity and inclusion in healthcare. The conference discusses updated research on LGBTQ+ healthcare advancements and current challenges.

Dates: October 9-11, 2025

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Cost: $75 to $725

Transcultural Nursing Society Conference

The Transcultural Nursing Society Conference is dedicated to cultural competency and global health equity in nursing. This conference is geared towards ways to address health disparities and provide culturally sensitive care.

Dates: October 29-November 1, 2025

Location: Portland, ME

Cost: $485 to $550

Oh, the Places You’ll Go!

You get out what you put in. Attending a nursing conference in 2025 is a chance to enhance your personal nursing career goals and network with like-minded professionals. 

Whether you’re diving into leadership, innovation, ethics, or looking for a well-earned getaway, there’s a conference for you. So, grab your calendar, book your reservation, and get ready to experience a highlight of your year! Your future nursing self will thank you. 

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