Welcome to AACN’s Abstract Submission Platform.

Submission Deadline / Due Date: Monday, August 17, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET
We hope you will join us at the Transform 2026 Conference in Indianapolis, IN on December 3-5, 2026. We are now accepting abstract submissions for poster and podium presentations for the Transform 2026 Conference and poster presentations for the Faculty Leadership Network Program Pre-conference.

Transform 2026
Conference theme: "Embracing Technology, Building Connections, and Preparing Practice-Ready Graduates."

Pre-Conference:
Faculty Leadership Network (FLN) Program
Conference theme: Advancing Excellence in Nursing Education: Innovation, Leadership, and Well-Being.

Suggested Abstract Topics & Subtopics (not limited to suggestions):
1. Artificial Intelligence in Nursing Education
2. Legal & Regulatory Issues in Nursing Education
3. Incivility in Academic and Clinical Settings
4. Clinical Education & Faculty Development
5. Student Success & Retention Initiatives
6. Wellness, Workload, and Burnout
7. Competency-Based Education (CBE)
8. Mentoring & Leadership Development
9. Faculty Onboarding & Professional Development





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