About the Conference
The American Academy of Nursing (Academy) is proud to host its annual Health Policy Conference from October 8-10, 2026, at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, DC. This year’s theme, Digital Health: Community, Promise, Responsibility, will explore ethical and policy considerations within the rise of digital health and artificial intelligence.
Purpose Statement
As digital health innovations are rapidly developed and applied, it is vital to examine their promise while safeguarding individuals and communities from unintended harm. With an evolving health care landscape, leaders must ensure that the implementation of emerging technologies is responsible and responsive, with effective policies to shape their use. This conference will explore relevant ethical considerations within the rise of digital health, the development of care models to scale practice innovations, and the effects of artificial intelligence on populations.
Learning Outcomes
As a result of attending the 2026 Health Policy Conference, participants will be able to:
01
Discuss the ethical considerations of integrating artificial intelligence into health care.
02
Outline best practices for the utilization of digital health innovations to meet the needs of communities.
03
Describe at least one innovative care model promoting positive health outcomes amid contemporary policy-related challenges.
04
Identify policy opportunities that advance privacy, safety, transparency, and sustainability of emerging technologies.
05
Describe risk mitigation strategies to promote harm-free and ethical use of digital health technologies.
Registration Benefits
Living Legends Dinner
& Ceremony
Induction Ceremony & Soiree
Access to Exhibit Hall
Nursing Continuing Professional Development Contact Hours
On-Demand Content Available through December 31, 2026
Keynote Speakers, Panel Presentations, & Interactive Breakouts
Award Presentations
E-Poster Presentations
Networking Opportunities
Registration Rates
Early Bird Rates
Early bird registration will be available through July 31, 2026.
Regular Rates
Regular registration will be available from August 1 - October 7.
Onsite Rates
Onsite registration and guest tickets will be available from October 8-10, 2026.
Member | Non-Member | Student | Emeritus Member | New Fellow Inductee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$1,025 | $1,225 | $625 | $975 | $975 |
$1,225 | $1,425 | $625 | $975 | $975 |
$1,425 | $1,625 | $625 | $975 | $975 |
Important Registration Dates
Registration includes access to all general session presentations and receptions from October 8-10 (excluding invitation-only events).
Early Bird
Registration
available through July 31.
Regular
Registration
available from August 1 - October 7.
Onsite Registration
& Guest Tickets
available from October 8-10.
Hotel
The conference will take place at the Marriott Marquis located at 901 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001.
Marriott Marquis
Conference attendees will receive a reduced hotel rate of $313/night (plus applicable state and local taxes) at the Marriott Marquis Washington DC. The reservation cut-off date is September 14, 2026. Reserve your room at the Marriott Marquis online or call 1-800-228-9290 and mention the American Academy of Nursing.
Overflow Hotel
The Academy has reserved a block of rooms at the Grand Hyatt Washington, located at 1000 H St NW, Washington DC. The reduced hotel rate is $305/night (plus applicable state and local taxes), and the reservation cut-off date is September 16, 2026. Reserve your room at the Grand Hyatt Washington online.
Sponsorship, Advertising,
& Exhibitor Opportunities
Support the 2026 Health Policy Conference through a sponsorship opportunity, placing an advertisement, or reserving an exhibitor booth. Interested in a custom sponsorship package? Contact Ellie Cook at ecook@AANnet.org.
Nursing Continuing
Professional Development
The American Academy of Nursing is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Contact hours are awarded by the American Academy of Nursing following the completion of the event and the post-conference evaluation.