Annual Leadership Symposium 2026 - The Power of Purpose: Transforming Challenges into Impact
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center - Tamkin Conference Room
757 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 7:45am PT - 5:00pm PT
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Info
Topic
The Power of Purpose: Transforming Challenges into Impact
Credits Offered
This event offers
6.5 CNE credits
to attendees.
Accreditation Info:
This nursing continuing professional development activity is pending approved by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation..
Additional Information
Annual Leadership Symposium 2026
The Power of Purpose: Transforming Challenges into Impact
Hosted by the AACN Chapter at UCLA
February 21, 2026 | Tamkin Auditorium, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Purpose-driven leadership is at the heart of nursing excellence. The 2026 Annual Leadership Symposium brings together nurses, educators, and healthcare leaders to explore how aligning purpose with action can transform challenges into meaningful impact—both at the bedside and beyond.
Through inspiring keynote presentations, interactive discussions, and practical breakout sessions, participants will gain tools to navigate today’s complex healthcare environment with confidence, clarity, and compassion. This year’s theme, The Power of Purpose, celebrates the resilience and innovation of nurses who lead with intention, drive system-level change, and create healthy work environments that support both patients and professionals.
Join us for a day of learning, connection, and inspiration as we elevate the voice of nursing leadership and honor the collective power of purpose in shaping the future of healthcare.
Registration Refund and Cancellation Policy
Refund Policy regarding Non-Attendance: No refunds will be issued by the Chapter for non-attendance.
Notification Process if course is canceled: Registrants will be notified by the email used to register if the Chapter cancels the event for any reason.
Registration Refund and Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations must be received in writing via email to: aacn.ucla@gmail.com by February 10, 2026, 11:45 p.m. Pacific Time to qualify for a full refund.
Cancellations received after February 10, 2026, 11:45p.m. Pacific Time do not qualify for a refund.
Speakers
Guest Speaker
A highly visible and accomplished nurse executive with more than 40 years of progressive leadership experience for patient care services, including operations, quality of care, program and staff development, patient experience, budgeting, and regulatory compliance. A leader who impacts clinical outcomes through research, performance improvement and staff mentorship. Possesses excellent presentation and communication skills.
Artist of Nursing, AACN President-Elect
With a background in fine arts, I bring a creative spirit to my work as a second-career professional nurse and Clinical Nurse Educator. I am passionate about supporting the professional development of nurses, empowering them to drive evidence-based practice at the bedside, providing education and encouraging learning. I lead by enthusiastically embracing the nursing process and modeling professional commitment.
Exhibit & Sponsor
We’re excited to invite you to join us as an exhibitor at the Annual Leadership Symposium hosted by the AACN Chapter at UCLA. This event offers a unique opportunity to connect with healthcare leaders, nursing professionals, and educators, showcasing your products and services to an engaged and influential audience.
Registration is now open! Visit the Exhibitor Registration tab to secure your booth and take advantage of this opportunity to connect with an engaged and influential audience.
We look forward to having you join us and making this symposium a memorable success!