Top Nurse Practitioner Conferences to Attend in 2027
For nurse practitioners, conferences can provide concentrated opportunities to earn continuing education credits, meet pharmacology requirements, strengthen clinical skills, and connect with other advanced practice providers. The best event will depend on your population focus, specialty, work setting, and professional goals.
This guide highlights major nurse practitioner conferences scheduled for 2027, including national NP meetings, specialty conferences, pharmacology programs, health policy events, faculty conferences, and multi-specialty CE opportunities. Details were verified through official conference and association sources where available, but schedules and credit information can change as programs are finalized.
Jump to a specific section of this article:
- Major Nurse Practitioner Conferences in 2027
- Specialty Nurse Practitioner Conferences
- Pharmacology and Multi-Specialty CE Conferences
- Conferences for NP Educators and Faculty
- Additional 2027 Conferences Relevant to NPs
- Nurse Practitioner Conferences to Watch
- How to Choose a Nurse Practitioner Conference
- FAQs About NP Conferences and Continuing Education
Why Attend a Nurse Practitioner Conference in 2027?
Nurse practitioners must keep pace with changing clinical guidelines, medications, regulations, technologies, and standards of care. A well-chosen conference can help you meet continuing education requirements while providing practical information you can bring back to your patients and organization.
Potential benefits include:
- Earning nursing continuing professional development contact hours
- Completing pharmacology hours required for certification or license renewal
- Learning about new medications, treatments, and clinical guidelines
- Practicing hands-on clinical and procedural skills
- Connecting with NPs in similar specialties and practice settings
- Learning about scope-of-practice and health policy developments
- Building leadership, research, teaching, or practice-management skills
- Comparing new clinical tools, technologies, and professional resources
Major Nurse Practitioner Conferences in 2027
2027 AANP Health Policy Conference
Dates: February 7–9, 2027
Location: Washington, D.C.
Best for: Nurse practitioners interested in advocacy, legislation, regulation, scope of practice, reimbursement, and healthcare policy
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners Health Policy Conference is designed for NPs who want to better understand the legislative and regulatory issues influencing advanced practice. Attendees can hear from policy experts, strengthen their advocacy skills, and learn how decisions made at the state and federal levels affect NP practice and patient access.
This event is particularly relevant to NPs involved in professional associations, organizational leadership, public policy, or efforts to remove unnecessary practice barriers. It offers a different experience from a clinically focused conference, emphasizing the profession’s role in the larger healthcare system.
Link to event: 2027 AANP Health Policy Conference
2027 AANP National Conference
Dates: June 15–19, 2027
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Best for: NPs of all specialties, NP students, educators, researchers, practice owners, and advanced practice leaders
The AANP National Conference is one of the largest events created specifically for nurse practitioners. Its broad programming typically includes clinical education, pharmacology, professional development, leadership, policy, research, practice management, poster presentations, and networking.
The size of the conference makes it a strong option for NPs who want access to numerous specialties in one place. Family, adult-gerontology, pediatric, psychiatric, women’s health, acute care, and emergency NPs can generally find sessions relevant to their patient populations and responsibilities.
Detailed information about the 2027 educational program and available contact hours will be released as the conference approaches.
Link to event: 2027 AANP National Conference
NPACE APP Connect Expo 2027
Dates: August 17–19, 2027
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Best for: Nurse practitioners, physician associates, NP students, educators, preceptors, and other advanced practice providers
The Nurse Practitioner Associates for Continuing Education APP Connect Expo brings together advanced practice providers for education covering primary care, acute care, and pharmacology. The conference is intended to combine practical clinical education with access to resources, exhibits, and networking opportunities.
NPACE focuses on information clinicians can apply in practice, making the event particularly relevant to NPs looking for broadly applicable updates rather than education in only one specialty. Conference content is generally made available to registered attendees for a limited period after the live program.
Link to event: NPACE APP Connect Expo
All Conferences: NPACE 2027 Conferences – Live and Virtual
Specialty Nurse Practitioner Conferences in 2027
NAPNAP 48th National Conference on Pediatric Health Care
Dates: March 21–24, 2027
Location: Sacramento, California
Best for: Pediatric nurse practitioners, family NPs who treat children, pediatric APRNs, educators, researchers, and NP students
The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners conference is one of the leading educational events for advanced practice professionals caring for infants, children, and adolescents. Its programming covers primary, acute, and specialty pediatric care, along with policy, research, leadership, and professional development.
The conference is expected to include general sessions, concurrent education, poster presentations, exhibits, and community-building opportunities. Registration is scheduled to open in October 2026.
Link to event: NAPNAP National Conference
GAPNA PharmaCon27
Dates: April 6–10, 2027
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
Venue: Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Best for: Adult-gerontology NPs, primary care NPs, geriatric specialists, clinical nurse specialists, educators, and clinicians caring for older adults
PharmaCon27 is a pharmacology-focused conference from the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association. The program will examine medication management, safe prescribing, chronic conditions, emerging therapies, patient safety, and age-friendly care.
Attendees will be able to earn ANCC contact hours, including pharmacology credits. The event is especially relevant to NPs treating medically complex older adults or managing polypharmacy across primary care, long-term care, post-acute care, and specialty settings.
Link to event: GAPNA PharmaCon27
APNA Clinical Psychopharmacology Institute
Dates: June 10–13, 2027
Location: Reston, Virginia, or online
Venue: Hyatt Regency Reston
Best for: Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners, psychiatric clinical nurse specialists, prescribers, and behavioral health clinicians
The American Psychiatric Nurses Association Clinical Psychopharmacology Institute provides a deep examination of psychopharmacology and neuroscience from a nursing perspective. It is especially relevant to PMHNPs who prescribe psychiatric medications and need advanced pharmacology education.
The 2027 conference will offer up to 31.25 ANCC-accredited pharmacology contact hours. Programming is expected to address new medications, evidence-based prescribing, deprescribing, treatment algorithms, adverse effects, complex presentations, and person-centered clinical decisions.
Both in-person and virtual participation are available, making this one of the more flexible specialty options for NPs in 2027.
Link to event: APNA Clinical Psychopharmacology Institute
AANA Annual Congress 2027
Dates: August 8–12, 2027
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Venue: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
Best for: CRNAs, nurse anesthesia residents, educators, researchers, and APRNs interested in anesthesia practice
The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology Annual Congress is the organization’s largest educational event. It brings together practicing CRNAs, nurse anesthesia residents, educators, researchers, and other anesthesia professionals for clinical education and professional networking.
Programming typically covers anesthesia techniques, pharmacology, patient safety, pain management, technology, professional issues, leadership, and research. Abstract submissions for the 2027 congress opened in August 2026, with the complete agenda and registration information to follow.
Link to event: AANA Annual Congress 2027
GAPNA ENGAGE27
Dates: September 24-26, 2027
Location: San Diego, California
Best for: Adult-gerontology NPs, clinical nurse specialists, educators, researchers, and advanced practice professionals serving older adults
ENGAGE is GAPNA’s broader annual conference for advanced practice professionals working in gerontology. Unlike the pharmacology-centered PharmaCon event, ENGAGE typically addresses a wider range of issues involving clinical care, leadership, research, policy, education, and care delivery for older adults.
GAPNA has confirmed San Diego as the 2027 destination, but the event dates have not yet been published. The organization is accepting session proposals, with poster and student-poster deadlines scheduled during spring 2027.
Link to event: GAPNA ENGAGE27
APNA 41st Annual Conference
Dates: October 27–30, 2027
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Best for: Psychiatric-mental health NPs, behavioral health clinicians, educators, researchers, students, and nursing leaders
The APNA Annual Conference is the association’s largest and most comprehensive psychiatric-mental health nursing event. It covers a broader range of subjects than the Clinical Psychopharmacology Institute, including clinical practice, research, leadership, education, policy, workforce concerns, and behavioral healthcare delivery.
APNA reports that its annual conference provides access to more than 90 contact hours through live and on-demand programming. Final credit totals and the complete 2027 educational schedule will be confirmed closer to the conference.
Link to event: APNA Events and Conferences
Pharmacology and Multi-Specialty CE Conferences
Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts: Destin
Dates: June 8–11, 2027
Location: Destin, Florida
Best for: Family NPs, adult-gerontology NPs, urgent care NPs, physician associates, and primary care clinicians
Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts offers clinically focused education for NPs and other primary care providers. The program addresses commonly encountered conditions involving dermatology, orthopedics, cardiology, emergency medicine, and women’s health.
The conference is designed for clinicians seeking practical diagnostic and treatment updates across several areas of outpatient care. Attendees should verify the final credit total and pharmacology allocation when registration details are published.
Link to event: Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts Conferences
Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts: Myrtle Beach
Dates: June 28–July 1, 2027
Location: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Best for: Primary care NPs, family NPs, urgent care clinicians, physician associates, and other advanced practice providers
The Myrtle Beach program offers the same multi-specialty approach, with education across high-frequency clinical areas commonly encountered in primary and urgent care. It may appeal to NPs who want to complete several days of education without limiting themselves to a single population or disease category.
Link to event: Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts Conferences
Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts: Hilton Head Island
Dates: July 12–15, 2027
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Best for: Family practice NPs, adult-gerontology NPs, urgent care NPs, and outpatient clinicians
This Hilton Head conference combines clinical updates in areas such as dermatology, musculoskeletal care, cardiovascular health, emergency medicine, and women’s health. Its broad subject mix may be useful to NPs responsible for evaluating a wide range of conditions in outpatient settings.
Link to event: Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts Conferences
Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts: Pensacola Beach
Dates: July 20–23, 2027
Location: Pensacola Beach, Florida
Best for: Primary care NPs, physician associates, RNs, and clinicians seeking multi-specialty education
The Pensacola Beach conference provides another summer option for NPs seeking practical education across several common clinical categories. As with the other events in this series, attendees should review the final agenda to determine how many sessions and credit hours fit their certification and state licensing requirements.
Link to event: Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts Conferences
Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts: Nashville
Dates: August 30–September 2, 2027
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Best for: Family NPs, adult-gerontology NPs, urgent care providers, and primary care teams
The Nashville event is the final 2027 conference currently listed in this series. Its emphasis on several highly relevant outpatient specialties can help primary care NPs identify gaps in their knowledge and complete education across multiple subject areas during one trip.
Link to event: Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts Conferences
Pri-Med South 2027
Dates: February 5–7, 2027
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Best for: Primary care NPs, family NPs, physician associates, physicians, and other outpatient clinicians
Pri-Med conferences are not limited to nurse practitioners, but their primary care programming is designed for physicians, NPs, and physician associates. Sessions commonly focus on updated guidelines, chronic disease management, diagnosis, treatment, pharmacology, and common outpatient conditions.
This can be a useful option for NPs who prefer an interprofessional primary care conference. Attendees should review individual sessions and accreditation information to determine how the available credits apply to their renewal requirements.
Link to Event: Pri-Med South 2027
Link to all Pri-Med Conferences: Pri-Med CME and CE Conferences
Conferences for NP Educators and Faculty
NONPF 53rd Annual Conference
Dates: April 14–18, 2027
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Venue: Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
Theme: Igniting Innovation and Excellence in NP Education
Best for: NP faculty, program directors, academic leaders, preceptors, researchers, DNP students, and clinicians involved in NP education
The National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties Annual Conference focuses on educating and preparing future nurse practitioners. It is particularly relevant to faculty members, clinical preceptors, academic administrators, DNP leaders, and NPs involved in curriculum development or competency assessment.
Programming is expected to address innovation in NP education, curriculum, clinical preparation, research, DNP projects, faculty development, and academic leadership. The organization is accepting abstracts, DNP project submissions, awards, and reviewer applications as planning continues.
Link to event: NONPF 53rd Annual Conference
Additional 2027 Conferences Relevant to NPs
AACN National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition
Preconference: May 2, 2027
Main Conference: May 3–5, 2027
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Best for: Acute care NPs, critical care NPs, clinical nurse specialists, nurse leaders, educators, and APRNs working with high-acuity patients
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses National Teaching Institute is a major event for professionals working in progressive, acute, and critical care. Although it is not exclusively an NP conference, its clinical content is highly relevant to acute care nurse practitioners and APRNs working in intensive care, cardiology, hospital medicine, trauma, or other high-acuity settings.
Attendees can expect clinical education, hands-on learning, evidence-based practice updates, exhibits, and networking with professionals who understand the complexity of caring for critically ill patients.
Link to event: AACN Future NTI Conferences
AAPACN 2027 Conference
Dates: April 6–9, 2027
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Venue: Hilton New Orleans Riverside
Best for: NPs and nursing leaders working in skilled nursing, long-term care, post-acute care, reimbursement, quality, and compliance
The American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing conference focuses on the clinical, operational, regulatory, reimbursement, and quality issues affecting post-acute and long-term care. It may be valuable to NPs who practice in skilled nursing facilities or collaborate closely with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams.
The complete 2027 program has not yet been announced. NPs considering the event should review the final agenda to determine how much content directly addresses advanced clinical practice.
Link to event: AAPACN 2027 Conference
Australian College of Nurse Practitioners National Conference 2027
Dates: September 9–11, 2027
Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Venue: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Best for: NPs interested in international advanced practice, workforce issues, research, clinical education, and professional development
The Australian College of Nurse Practitioners National Conference provides an international option for NPs interested in how advanced practice is developing outside the United States. The event brings together nurse practitioners and advanced practice nurses for education, research, professional discussions, and networking.
U.S.-based NPs should verify whether conference credits can be applied toward their specific certification or state licensing requirements before registering.
Link to event: ACNP National Conference
Nurse Practitioner Conferences to Watch for 2027 Updates
Several established organizations have not published complete 2027 conference details as of the publishing of this guide. Keep an eye on the links to each conference below to find out when dates are published.
National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health
NPWH holds an annual Women’s Healthcare Conference for women’s health NPs and other clinicians providing reproductive, gynecologic, sexual, and primary care. The organization has not yet released complete information about its 2027 annual conference.
Conference updates: NPWH
American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners
AAENP’s EmergNP conference is designed for NPs practicing in emergency departments, urgent care environments, and other high-acuity settings. Confirmed 2027 event details were not available at the time of research.
Conference updates: AAENP
National Conference for Nurse Practitioners in Acute Care
The National Conference for Nurse Practitioners in Acute Care serves NPs working in hospitals and other acute-care environments. Its programming has historically included clinical updates and advanced procedure workshops, but a confirmed 2027 conference page is not yet available.
Conference updates: NPAC
Regional and State NP Conferences
Many state NP associations hold annual conferences with clinical education, pharmacology credits, policy updates, and state-specific practice information. These events may be more affordable than national conferences and can be especially useful for learning about local scope-of-practice laws, prescribing rules, and legislative developments.
Nurse practitioners should monitor their state NP association and regional AANP communications as additional 2027 events are announced.
How to Choose the Right Nurse Practitioner Conference
When comparing nurse practitioner conferences in 2027, consider the following:
Certification and licensure requirements: Confirm that the event’s contact hours will be accepted by your certification board and state licensing authority. Pay particular attention to pharmacology-hour requirements and deadlines for claiming credit.
Population and specialty alignment: A family NP may benefit from a broad primary care conference, while a PMHNP, pediatric NP, acute care NP, or adult-gerontology NP may receive more value from a specialty association’s event.
Type of education: Some conferences emphasize lectures and clinical updates, while others provide workshops, simulations, certification reviews, research presentations, or policy training. Choose a format that matches the skills you need to develop.
Credit available after the live event: Some organizations include recorded sessions or an on-demand education package with registration. This may allow you to earn more contact hours than the live schedule alone would permit.
Total cost: Compare registration, membership discounts, airfare, lodging, meals, ground transportation, and time away from work. A smaller state or regional meeting may provide better value if your main goal is meeting a specific education requirement.
Professional goals: Clinical education is only one possible benefit. Conferences can also support career transitions, teaching, research, leadership, advocacy, independent practice, networking, and job searches.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nurse Practitioner Conferences
What are the best nurse practitioner conferences to attend in 2027?
The AANP National Conference is one of the broadest choices for NPs across specialties. Strong specialty options include NAPNAP for pediatric NPs, the APNA Clinical Psychopharmacology Institute for PMHNPs, GAPNA events for gerontological APRNs, and the AANA Annual Congress for CRNAs.
The best choice depends on your patient population, professional goals, required pharmacology hours, preferred format, and travel budget.
Do nurse practitioner conferences offer pharmacology hours?
Many NP conferences include pharmacology education, but the number of qualifying hours varies. GAPNA PharmaCon and the APNA Clinical Psychopharmacology Institute place a particularly strong emphasis on medication management and pharmacology.
Always check how the conference categorizes its credits. A session that discusses medications may not automatically qualify for the pharmacology hours required by your certifying body or state.
Are there virtual nurse practitioner conferences in 2027?
Yes. The APNA Clinical Psychopharmacology Institute has confirmed both in-person and virtual attendance. Other organizations may add livestreams, recorded sessions, or on-demand conference packages as registration opens.
Are there nurse practitioner conferences in New Orleans in 2027?
Yes. The NONPF Annual Conference will be held April 14–18, the AANP National Conference will run June 15–19, and the AANA Annual Congress will take place August 8–12. The AAPACN Conference will also be held in New Orleans from April 6–9.
Are there nurse practitioner conferences in Hawaii in 2027?
Yes. GAPNA PharmaCon27 will be held April 6–10, 2027, at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort in Honolulu. The conference will focus on pharmacology, medication safety, chronic disease, and caring for older adults.
What is the largest nurse practitioner conference in 2027?
The AANP National Conference is expected to be one of the largest U.S. conferences created specifically for nurse practitioners. It will take place June 15–19, 2027, in New Orleans.
Can nurse practitioner students attend these conferences?
Many NP conferences welcome students and may offer discounted registration, scholarships, poster opportunities, or student-specific programming. Students should check membership and registration requirements with each organization before making travel arrangements.
Are conference travel expenses tax deductible?
Conference registration, travel, lodging, and related costs may be deductible when they are ordinary and necessary professional expenses, but eligibility depends on your employment status and tax circumstances. Consult a qualified tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.