Call for Proposals for the NEW Nurse Leadership Advancement Track at the 2027 AWHONN Leadership Development Conference
Inspire. Lead. Transform.
AWHONN invites nurse leaders, educators, quality professionals, and innovators to share their expertise at the 2027 Leadership Development Conference, taking place February 1–3, 2027, in Charlotte, North Carolina. This premier leadership event brings together emerging and experienced nurse leaders who are passionate about advancing nursing practice, strengthening teams, and improving outcomes for women, newborns, and families.
The conference features distinct learning experiences for nurses wanting to develop their leadership skills. The Nurse Leadership Advancement Track is a continuing education program open to all nurse leaders seeking practical strategies, fresh perspectives, and evidence-based solutions for today's healthcare challenges.
Share Your Leadership Story
AWHONN is seeking engaging, evidence-based presentations that equip nurse leaders with practical tools they can immediately apply in their organizations. Whether your work focuses on leadership development, quality and safety, financial stewardship, workforce resilience, nursing professional development, or operational excellence, your experience can inspire others and advance nursing leadership across the country.
Who Should Submit?
We encourage proposal submissions from:
- Registered Nurses (RNs) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs)
- Nurse Managers, Directors, and Executive Leaders
- Nurse Educators and Nursing Professional Development Practitioners
- Quality and Patient Safety Professionals
- Interprofessional collaborators working alongside nursing leaders
- Leaders in women's health, obstetric, neonatal, and related healthcare settings
Submissions may highlight evidence-based practice, quality improvement initiatives, leadership innovations, operational strategies, professional development programs, or other work that demonstrates measurable impact and provides actionable learning for attendees.
Ready to Make an Impact?
Whether you're an experienced national speaker or presenting your work for the first time, we encourage you to submit a proposal. Your ideas have the power to inspire nurse leaders, strengthen healthcare teams, and improve outcomes for the patients and communities we serve.
Download the Call for Proposals to review submission requirements, priority topics, important deadlines, and presenter expectations.
Ready to submit? Complete your proposal through the online abstract submission portal.
Deadline for proposal submission: September 8th, 2026
We look forward to learning from you and welcoming you to Charlotte in 2027!
Additional details about the 2027 Leadership Development Conference will be coming soon. Registration is scheduled to open in early fall.
