What to Expect at the 2025 AANP National Conference
Join your colleagues in San Diego, California, this summer for the biggest nurse practitioner event of the year.
This summer, thousands of nurse practitioners (NPs) will join the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) in San Diego, California, at the biggest NP event of the year. The 2025 AANP National Conference, June 17-22, is a weeklong celebration filled with continuing education (CE), exclusive keynote speakers, legislative and policy updates, hands-on workshops, lively exhibitors and unparalleled collegial networking opportunities.
Regardless of whether you’re a practicing NP, an NP student or advocate for the NP role, AANP’s national conference offers a variety of educational and networking opportunities you can’t miss. Read on to gain more information on this highly anticipated event and hear from past attendees about the benefits of the national conference experience.
Learn and Earn CE
For those looking to learn and earn valuable CE credit, you’ll find more than 330 sessions and workshops at the in-person 2025 AANP National Conference. With the sheer breadth of sessions available, NPs at every experience level and specialty can find something of interest, as Vicki Brooks, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, CNEcl, FAANP, explains: “The variety of sessions that we have, the different levels, whether you're a novice or an expert, it just brings a big opportunity to cross over at whatever you need.”
In addition to the hundreds of sessions waiting for you in San Diego, dozens of sessions from the in-person conference will be made available on demand just days after the conference concludes! If you register for the in-person conference package, you can access the full on-demand package at no extra charge from June 27 to Aug. 4. Enjoy access to those select sessions — and approximately 75 contact hours (CH) of CE credit — all from the comfort of your home.
Expand Your Network and Soak Up the Sun
“It's more than a conference. I've seen so many people throughout this conference just kind of hugging each other, saying, ‘It's so good to see you,’” said Allison Mitchell, DNP, APRN, AGNP-BC, at the 2022 AANP National Conference. Beyond quality CE sessions, the 2025 AANP National Conference is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with influential health care professionals, experienced patient advocates, actively recruiting employers and your AANP leadership.
While attending the 2025 AANP National Conference at the San Diego Convention Center, you and your fellow NPs can explore and enjoy the multitude of attractions and entertainment that San Diego
has to offer. Make sure to add on a day or two outside of the conference to enjoy everything from sparkling beaches to laid-back neighborhoods, explore the cultural wonders of Balboa Park, take an epic coastal hike or discover your new favorite restaurant. Whatever makes you smile, there's more of it waiting for you when you stay a few extra days in San Diego!
Spark Your Creativity
This year, attendees can expect an inspiring speech from opening general session keynote speaker Matthew Luhn. You may not recognize Luhn’s name, but you definitely know his work: The Simpsons, Toy Story, Toy Story 2, Toy Story 3, Monsters Inc., Monsters University, Finding Nemo, Cars, Up and Ratatouille. After a stellar 30-year career at Disney/Pixar, he turned his focus to helping the corporate world leverage the art and science of storytelling for business success, authoring The Best Story Wins and consulting companies such as Charles Schwab and Adidas.
A top speaker on storytelling, creativity and innovation, he has delighted a range of Fortune 1000 audiences including Apple, Capital One, Clorox, Facebook, Gartner, Google, Microsoft, PayPal, Procter & Gamble, Sony, Target and Vrbo. His keynotes and workshops have been featured at BNY Mellon, BMW, Walt Disney Imagineering, Walt Disney Family Museum, Lego, Prudential Insurance, Salesforce, Volkswagen, Wells Fargo and many more. Luhn will share his process for creating new ideas, great stories, memorable characters and how to make stronger connections with attendees at the 2025 AANP National Conference!
Register Now for the 2025 AANP National Conference
Join thousands of your fellow NPs for a week of CE sessions, lively exhibitors and professional networking. Attend the 2025 AANP National Conference in San Diego, June 17-22, to break away from your routine and enjoy all this conference has to offer.