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: 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 prioritizing the public’s health and safety. These innovations, like artificial intelligence, are accelerating the speed at which the health care landscape is evolving, and leaders must ensure that implementation is responsible and responsive. This conference will explore emergent trends and governance considerations that will impact policy, regulation, and leadership in the context of ethics, accountability, the patient relationship, and scaling care models.
Learning Outcomes
As a result of attending the 2026 Health Policy Conference, participants will be able to:
01
Discuss governance considerations in adopting digital health innovations to advance public health and person-centered care.
02
Identify policy interventions that instill privacy, safety, transparency, and sustainability of emerging technologies.
03
Describe risk mitigation strategies to advance the ethical use of digital health technologies.
04
Outline leadership practices that reinforce accountability in the development through implementation of artificial intelligence and digital health tools.
05
Differentiate approaches for scaling care models that integrate digital health innovations into practice.
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.