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ABNS Conferences

ABNS conferences, held semi- annual in early Spring and Fall, allow members and participants to discuss issues of common interest related to specialty nursing certification. Each Assembly Meeting provides a variety of valuable networking opportunities and educational offerings designed to help attendees gain more knowledge about testing, assessment strategies and management of certification organizations.

Attendees may receive Nursing CEs and CAE credit.

Please note: This program is not endorsed, accredited, or affiliated with ASAE or the CAE program.


ABNS 2026 Spring Conference - Advancing Trust, Leadership, and Innovation in Nursing Certification - March 27-28, 2026 - Shaeraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel - Indianapolis, IN


SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR SPRING 2026 CONFERENCE: 

March 27-28, 2026

Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel
31 W Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204


Details and registration coming soon!

Ready to book your accommodations now?

Click here to book your reservation under the ABNS discounted group rate!

(Sheraton Cancellation Policy: If reservation is cancelled 48 hours prior to arrival date then no charge will be applied. If cancellation occurs within 48 hours, then there will be a charge of one night's room and taxes.)

Ready to book your Flights? ABNS has arranged for discounts with several major airlines:

Southwest: Spring 2026 Annual Conference attendees discounted fares - book via SWABIZ® using this link. Discount valid for travel 3/22/26 to 4/1/26.

United: booking instructions: https://jetstream.united.com/sfc/servlet.shepherd/version/download/068WQ00000gDv59YAC?asPdf=true&operationContext=CHATTER

Delta: Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for ABNS - Please click here to book your flights or You may also call Conferences and Events® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (EST) and refer to Meeting Event Code  NY439



Conference Archive

2025 Spring Conference
April 4-5
Alexandria, VA

2024 Fall Conference
October 4
Virtual

2024 Spring Conference
April 5-6
Alexandria, VA

2023 Fall Conference
October 6
Virtual


2023 Spring Conference
March 3-4
Chicago, IL

2022 Fall Conference
November 18
Virtual

2021 Fall Conference
October 8-9
Chicago, IL

2021 Spring Conference
March 5
Virtual

2020 Fall Conference 
October 9-10
Virtual

2020 Spring Conference
March 5-7
Atlanta, GA

2019 Fall Conference
October 3-5
Chicago, IL

Additional archive pages are available in the members only section of the website.


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Regarding Verification of Credentials
ABNS does not verify certification credentials of individual certified nurses. To verify a credential, contact the certifying agency that granted the credential. ABNS does not administer certification programs.

This website contains information specific to specialty nursing certification and is not intended or designed to give medical or nursing advice.

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