2026 NCN Call for Speakers

23rd Annual NCN Regional Pediatric Nursing Conference

Location: Chase Center on the Riverfront - Delaware

Submissions open: March 9, 2026 Deadline to submit: May 17, 2026

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The Nursing of Children Network (NCN) is excited to present our 23rd Annual Regional Pediatric Conference on October 9, 2026.

This year's theme: Empowering Pediatric Nursing through Collaboration

We are now accepting proposals for concurrent sessions and poster presentations. Submissions should highlight clinical interventions grounded in theoretical frameworks, research findings, or evidence-based practice. 

Please note: All accepted presenters are responsible for registering for the conference and covering the associated registration fee.

NCN membership is not required to submit an abstract.

Abstracts for POSTERS or PODIUMS should share ideas, expertise, evidence, and/or research on academic, clinical, psychosocial, and professional topics and include background, methods and/or interventions, and implications for practice. Completed projects will be prioritized but works in progress will be considered. 

Join us as we showcase our colleagues' skills, research, and scholarship in order to promote excellence in the nursing care of children and their families.

Track options include:

• Clinical/ Ambulatory/ Home/ or School Nursing
• Trauma
• Professional Development & Education

Conference Highlights

• 15 Live sessions,
• Live poster sessions,
• Food available throughout the day
• Networking opportunities

This one-day conference offers up to 6 contact hours. Additional contact hours available for poster presentation evaluations.

Again this year, we are excited to offer a student essay contest with complimentary conference registration awarded to the winner. We encourage you to share this opportunity with your colleagues and students. 

See you on October 9th for our Live Event!

* please note if you wish to submit more than one presentation you will need to use a 2nd email address (perhaps your co-presenter!) - email Maura with questions [email protected]

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