ICN NP/APN Network Conference 2026
Celebrate 25 years of the ICN NP/APN Network!
Join us in Nashville, Tennessee, known as “Music City, USA" to experience a vibrant music scene, Southern hospitality, and diverse blend of culture, cuisine, and entertainment.
We will celebrate 25 years of the network with inspiring keynote speakers, global collaborations, and a renewed focus on innovation, access, and impact in advanced practice nursing worldwide.
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing is proud to host the 14th NP/APN Network conference, with endorsement from the American Nurses Association (ANA), as it returns to the United States.
Together, we can elevate global NP/APN practice! Check out the Conference Details
Call for Abstracts – Abstracts are now Open!
Share your Nursing Expertise
“Advanced Practice Nurses: United for Global Impact, Innovation and Care”
We invite you to share your expertise with advanced practice nursing leaders, educators, researchers and practitioners at the 2026 conference!
Submission Deadline: 1 October 2025
PLEASE NOTE: The 2026 ICN NP/APN Network Conference will be conducted entirely in English. All abstract submissions must also be written in English.
Submission Guidelines & Details
Abstract Submission Categories
Accepting poster and podium presentations that showcase innovation, evidence-based practice, policy advancements and leadership strategies that contribute to the growth and impact of advanced practice nursing.
- Transforming Practice Models: Innovative Approaches to Care Delivery
- Strengthening Education: Advancing Curriculum and Training Structures
- Advocacy in Action: Amplifying the Voice of NP/APNs for Equitable Healthcare
- Regulatory Frameworks for Practice: Navigating the Evolving Landscape
- Evidence-Based Impact: Research Shaping Patient Outcomes and Practice
- NP/APN Leadership in Healthcare: Driving Change and Inspiring the Profession
- Engaging the Next Generation: Fostering Student Involvement in Global Practice
- Leveraging Digital Health: Building Literacy and Competency for Practice in the Digital Era
Open to advanced practice nurses, researchers, educators, students, and health care professionals involved in advanced practice nursing. Interdisciplinary submissions are welcomed. Student and faculty dyads are encouraged.
Submit your Abstract - Deadline: 1 October 2025