American Organization for Nursing Leadership - AONL: Inspiring Leaders 2027

According to the organizer, the conference draws 5,300+ attendees and more than 5,000 nurse leaders. Additional figures cited include 350+ speakers, 340+ exhibitors, 200+ educational sessions, 40+ contact hours, and 100+ networking opportunities. The audience is composed of nurse leaders across the care continuum, including chief nursing officers, directors, nurse managers, assistant managers, clinical leaders, nursing faculty, and emerging leaders.

Registration for AONL 2027 opens in November 2026, according to the organizer. Full conference registration includes access to general keynotes, 200+ educational sessions, the exhibit hall, the opening reception, and post-event slide resources. Prospective attendees can sign up for conference updates and schedule alerts through the official website, and on-demand access to prior content is available online. Exhibitors and sponsors can download the conference prospectus and review sponsorship opportunities via the event site.

The conference is organized by the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL), the national professional organization for nurse leaders and a subsidiary of the American Hospital Association. AONL was founded in 1967, when a group of nurse administrators from the AHA Council of Nursing organized a personal membership group to create a professional home for nurse leaders. The organization was previously known as the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) and changed its name to AONL in 2019 to better align with its mission. Today it represents more than 12,500 nurse leaders. Its flagship annual conference, now branded "Inspiring Leaders," rotates among major U.S. cities; recent editions include New Orleans, and the 2027 event is set for Phoenix, Arizona.