2026 Health Policy Conference — Digital Health: Promise, Responsibility
08 Oct 2026 – 10 Oct 2026 · Marriott Marquis Washington DC, 901 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA, Washington, DC, United States · In-Person
The American Academy of Nursing hosts its annual Health Policy Conference on October 8–10, 2026 at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, DC. The 2026 theme — Digital Health: Promise, Responsibility — examines ethical and policy considerations around the rise of digital health and artificial intelligence.
Learning Outcomes:
- Discuss governance considerations in adopting digital health innovations to advance public health and person-centered care.
- Identify policy interventions that instill privacy, safety, transparency, and sustainability of emerging technologies.
- Describe risk-mitigation strategies to advance the ethical use of digital health technologies.
- Outline leadership practices that reinforce accountability in AI and digital health tools.
- Differentiate approaches for scaling care models that integrate digital health innovations into practice.
Registration includes: Living Legends Dinner & Ceremony • Induction Ceremony & Soiree • Exhibit Hall access • Nursing CPD contact hours • On-Demand content through Dec 31, 2026 • Keynotes, panels & interactive breakouts • Award & e-poster presentations • Networking.
Rates (Member / Non-Member / Student): Early Bird $1,025 / $1,225 / $625 (through July 31) • Regular $1,225 / $1,425 / $625 (Aug 1 – Oct 7) • Onsite $1,425 / $1,625 / $625 (Oct 8–10).
Hotel: Marriott Marquis Washington DC, group rate $313/night (cut-off Sep 14, 2026). Overflow: Grand Hyatt Washington, $305/night (cut-off Sep 16, 2026).
Accreditation: The American Academy of Nursing is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the ANCC Commission on Accreditation.
Sponsorship & Exhibitor Inquiries: Ellie Cook — ecook@AANnet.org.
