Schedule at a Glance
Join us for four days of exceptional education, networking, and inspiration at AONL 2026. Explore the full schedule below to plan your conference experience.
Sunday, March 29
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Preconference Workshops
Additional Fee Required
12:00 – 1:00 PM
AONL Board of Directors & Past President Lunch
Invitation Only
12:00 – 4:30 PM
Chapter Leaders Meeting
Invitation Only
4:00 – 5:00 PM
First Timer Reception
5:00 – 6:00 PM
Regional Networking Happy Hour
6:00 – 8:00 PM
President's Reception honoring 2026 Board President, Ena Williams
Invitation Only Additional Fee Required
Monday, March 30
6:30 – 7:45 AM
Welcome Breakfast
8:00 – 9:30 AM
Opening Keynote: Hoda Kotb
Keynote
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Exhibit Hall is Open
10:30 – 11:20 AM
Breakout Sessions
11:15 AM – 1:15 PM
Lunch
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Poster Presentations
1:30 – 2:20 PM
Breakout Sessions
2:45 – 3:35 PM
Breakout Sessions
4:00 – 5:00 PM
Keynote: Nurse Leaders in the Legislative Arena
How Nursing Informs Policy
Keynote
6:00 – 9:00 PM
Welcome Event
Tuesday, March 31
7:00 – 8:00 AM
Sunrise Sessions
8:30 – 9:30 AM
Keynote
Keynote
9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Exhibit Hall is Open
10:30 – 11:20 AM
Breakout Sessions
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Lunch
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Poster Presentations
1:00 – 1:30 PM
Passport to Prizes Drawing
1:45 – 2:45 PM
Keynote: AONL Business Meeting and AHA Update
Keynote
3:15 – 4:05 PM
Breakout Sessions
6:30 – 9:30 PM
AONL Foundation Event at the House of Blues Chicago
Additional Fee Required
Wednesday, April 1
7:30 – 8:30 AM
Networking Breakfast
8:30 – 9:20 AM
Breakout Sessions
9:45 – 10:35 AM
Breakout Sessions
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Closing Keynote: Speech Thomas
Keynote
Important Notes
- Preconference Workshops: Full and half-day preconference sessions are available on Sunday, March 29 and cost an additional fee. Advance registration is required to attend.
- Foundation Event: Advance registration required; additional fees apply. Limited tickets are available for purchase onsite.
- Schedule Changes: Schedule is subject to change. Please check back regularly for updates.
- Invitation Only Events: Marked events are restricted to invited attendees only.
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