Register for the NANN 42nd Annual Conference!
Join us for the NANN 42nd Annual Conference from September 15-18, 2026, in West Palm Beach, Florida! Set against the backdrop of palm-lined streets and the Atlantic coast, this is your front-row seat to what’s next in neonatal care. This year’s conference will emphasize beauty in medicine, the innovations that make high-quality care possible, and the professionals who bring mastery to their units, all with a fun twist of artistic attendee events!
Discover this year’s highlights:
- Kick off the fun at Get to NANN You, a welcome celebration with refreshments, entertainment, and a variety of fun activities to get ready for the week.
- Stroll, sip, and dance beneath a canopy of color and light as we gather for NANN After Dark, an unforgettable night inspired by the soft beauty of Impressionism and the charm of an elegant garden party.
- Don’t miss hands-on experiences, networking, and the latest advanced practice education at this year’s full-day Advanced Practice Summit, Where Expertise Meets the Future.
- Be among the first to earn Resuscitation in the NICU Instructor status through a limited‑enrollment, pre‑conference course available to AP Summit registrants who are current NRP Providers/Instructors, featuring required online pre‑work plus in‑person simulation training in partnership with the AAP.
- Solve a mystery case at the Annual Case of the Year presentation offering in partnership with Vermont Oxford Network.
- The return of our interactive scavenger hunt—plus other surprises and chances to win cool prizes throughout the conference.
- Join from anywhere with on-demand content.
- Meet NANN’s Special Interest Groups (SIGs), expand your network, and exchange ideas with colleagues who share your passions and expertise.
- Join renowned NICU educator Dr. Tala Brack of Tala Talks for high‑yield clinical pearls on cardiopulmonary topics every NICU clinician is talking about. Plus, don’t miss riveting keynote presentations on NICU family voice, burnout, and purpose from leading neonatal experts!
We can’t wait to see you this fall. Register now for Best Value pricing!
2026 Conference Hot Topics
From ECMO to essential conversations around complex care, this year’s hot topics spotlight the challenges and innovations transforming our field. Join us this fall as we dive into what matters most:
- Advocacy
- Complex Care
- Delirium
- ECMO
- Father’s Experience
- Kangaroo Care
- Milk Safety
- Palliative Care
- And more…
Hands-On Learning for Advanced Practice Professionals
Don’t miss hands-on experiences, networking, and the latest advanced practice education at this year’s full-day Advanced Practice Summit, Where Expertise Meets the Future, taking place just before the NANN Annual Conference on September 15.
Plus, be among the first to earn Resuscitation in the NICU Instructor status through a limited‑enrollment, pre‑conference course available to AP Summit registrants who are current NRP Providers/Instructors, featuring required online pre‑work plus in‑person simulation training in partnership with the AAP.
Start Crafting Your Conference Experience
The agenda for NANN’s 42nd Annual Conference is now live! Browse our lineup of events, meet the speakers, and start crafting your conference experience. Closer to the live conference dates in September, you’ll be able to log in and plan out every detail of YOUR meeting!
Meet Your Keynote Speakers
Get ready to be inspired by our esteemed keynote speakers at the NANN 42nd Annual Conference!
For our opening keynote, Dr. Michael Warren, Chief Medical and Health Officer of March of Dimes, will facilitate The Voice of NICU Families: Lessons, Strategies and Inspiration for Nurses. Through powerful interviews and video stories, this session highlights how nurses and care teams influence families during their NICU journey and beyond. Featuring diverse experiences across diagnoses, lengths of stay, and care settings, you’ll reconnect with the “why” behind your work and be reminded of the lasting impact you make every day. March of Dimes will also share insights from 25 years of NICU Family Support and evidence-based resources that strengthen family-centered care.
For our closing keynote, we’re excited to welcome back Dr. Jess Daigle for The Work Beneath the Work: Reclaiming Meaning, Safety, and Connection to NICU Care. This session explores the emotional labor of NICU nursing, including burnout, moral distress, psychological safety, and the role of connection in high-stakes environments. Through reflection and practical, same-day strategies, you’ll leave with tools to strengthen communication, support your team, stay connected to purpose, and protect your humanity while caring for babies and families in crisis.
These captivating sessions will leave you inspired and empowered to make a difference in neonatal care!