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• 2025 PONL Annual Nursing Leadership Conference

  • Start
    Thursday, October 23, 2025
  •  
    7:00 AM
  • End
    Friday, October 24, 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Hilton Harrisburg, Harrisburg, PA
  • Spaces left
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  Join us for the Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders (PONL) 2025 Annual Nursing Leadership Conference!

  October 23–24, 2025
  Hilton Harrisburg | Harrisburg, PA

  Join more than 200 nurse leaders from across the commonwealth for two days of impactful learning, innovation, and networking. This year’s conference features:

  • Engaging keynote speakers

  • Leadership-focused educational sessions

  • Hands-on access to the latest products and services

  • Unmatched opportunities to connect with peers and industry experts

  Register early and save $50!
  To access member pricing, be sure to log in as an active PONL member.

  Group Discounts Available
  Registering five or more attendees from the same campus? Contact the PONL Office for special group rates.

  View the Conference Schedule

  Know a vendor who should be there? Share the 2025 Exhibitor Prospectus and exhibitor registration link.

  If you have any questions about registering or exhibiting, don’t hesitate to reach out to the PONL Office.

  We look forward to seeing you in Harrisburg!

  Warm regards,
  The PONL Team

  PONL is  providing nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) contact hours for the educational activity entitled: 2025 PONL Annual Nursing Leadership Conference. Criteria for successful completion of this program includes full attendance of any session at the program and submission of a completed evaluation form.  Partial session credit will not be awarded. This program is eligible for  up to 9.25 contact hours. The Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders (PONL) is an approved provider of nursing continuing professional development by Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. The planners and presenters of this activity have disclosed no relevant financial relationships with any commercial companies pertaining to this activity. 

  Up to an additional 2.5 contact hours are available for those that attend the PA-NWC session. Those contact hours will be issued by the PA-NWC.

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• Sponsorship for the 2025 PONL Annual Conference

  • Start
    Thursday, October 23, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    Friday, October 24, 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Hilton Harrisburg: One N 2nd St., Harrisburg, PA 17101

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  PONL Conference Sponsorship Opportunities are Now Available

  On behalf of the Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders (PONL), we are excited to welcome your company as a sponsor for our Annual Nursing Leadership Conference, held October 23-24, 2025, at the Hilton Harrisburg in Harrisburg, PA. This year’s event will feature cutting-edge topics critical to the success of today’s nursing leaders, with presentations by renowned experts and thought leaders who will inspire attendees to explore innovative approaches to workplace challenges.

  You are encouraged to select from the various sponsorship opportunities outlined in this prospectus. Each year, we aim to make the conference bigger and better than before.

  PONL’s 700+ members represent a diverse range of roles, from frontline nurse managers to senior executives, including CNOs and COOs from large multisystem organizations across Pennsylvania. Supporting PONL provides unparalleled access to key nurse leaders and decision-makers within these facilities.

  The PONL Annual Nursing Leadership Conference offers numerous opportunities for sponsors to connect and network with attendees. By becoming a sponsor, you can enhance the visibility of your business, organization, product, or service among Pennsylvania’s nurse leaders. Please review the Sponsorship Opportunities and choose the level that aligns best with your goals.

  Please note that we fully encourage networking with all of our attendees and we work hard to be sure they connect with you throughout the conference. That said, we do not allow direct sales of merchandise on the exhibit floor during the conference. We assume that no vendor registering to attend has this intention. Any attempt to do so onsite will ensure that your exhibitor status will be null and void and you will be asked to leave. If you have any questions regarding this, please reach out to the PONL Office at admin@ponl.net. 

  We greatly appreciate your consideration and look forward to your participation in advancing our mission. Thank you for supporting PONL!

  If you require an invoice to pay by check - please register and then click "Initiate Invoice" at the end of the registration. 

  Please contact the PONL Office if you need assistance with this process at admin@ponl.net

  Features for the 2025 Conference include:

  • Increased Sponsor level benefits to highlight your company leading up to, during, and following the conference. Some examples of the benefits include targeted e-blasts, sponsored articles, social media posts, and more. See the attached guide for the complete list.
  • Return of the "Capitol Connection" map. This interactive task brings attendees to all exhibit booths in order to be eligible to win a gift card.
  • Back again: Demo Showcase Opportunity! Highlight the demonstration of a product at your booth. This will be scheduled and push notifications in the conference app will help direct attendees to your booth!
  • A commitment throughout the conference to highlight our Sponsor Partners and to ensure attendee interaction.

  Also new this year - Bundle and save! Support our regional conferences or our New Nurse Leader activities and get discounts off of your exhibit fees! See the prospectus for further details.

  Review all the options available in the 2025 PONL Exhibitor Prospectus!

  All cancellation requests must be made in writing.

  
  

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• SWPONL 2025 Fall Sponsored Dinner Presentation

  • When
    Wednesday, November 12, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    The Capital Grille, 301 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh 15222
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  Join Your Nurse Leader Colleagues for
  an Exclusive Dinner Presentation Sponsored by

  

  Wednesday, November 12, 2025
  6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  The Capital Grille
  301 Fifth Avenue
  Pittsburgh, PA 15222
   

  Respiratory Rate and Patient Wearables

  
  

  John Gallagher, DNP, RN, CCNS, CCRN, TCRN, CHSE,
  RRT, FAAN, FCCM, Professor, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, 
  Case Western Reserve University, is presenting.

  
  

  View Invitation

  Members: $25
  Non-members*: $35

  *Note: Registration is reserved for members only through Friday, October 17. If space remains after that date, registration will open to non-members.

  Attendance is limited to the first 33 paid registrations. Be sure to register early to secure your spot!

  Valet parking is $12, or you can self-park on the street behind the restaurant in the Garage at Piatt Place (Oliver Garage), which is located off Oliver Avenue underneath Piatt Place. View Map

  Please note that no NCPD contact hours will be offered for the event.

  Please contact Amy at swponlhq@gmail.com with any questions.

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• 2025 SEPONL Fall Conference

  • When
    Friday, November 14, 2025
  •  
    7:30 AM - 2:45 PM
  • Location
    The Desmond Hotel, One Liberty Blvd, Malvern, PA 19355
  • Spaces left
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  Friday, November 14, 2025

  The Desmond Hotel | One Liberty Blvd | Malvern, PA 19355

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  Agenda

  7:30-8:00 AM: Breakfast & Registration

  8:00-9:00 AM: From Clicks to Connections: Mastering Your Digital Presence
  Erin Kelley, MBA, MSN, RN, CCRN | Joshua Johnson, MSN, RN

  9:00-9:30 AM: Break

  9:30-11:00 AM: 3 Loves Leadership: When the LOVES Align, Leaders Shine
  Kyle Kinzie, President & Partner Hospitals & Healthcare Delivery Solutions

  11:00-11:30 AM: SEPONL Business Meeting

  11:30-12:30 PM: Lunch

  12:30-1:30 PM: The Power of Professional Presence in Nurse Leaders
  Dr. Susan Rux, PhD, DNP, RN, ACNS-BC, CENP, FACHE, NEA-BC, OCN

  1:30-2:00 PM:  Break

  2:00-2:30 PM: “Ask Me Anything” Leadership Panel
  Moderator: John Renzi, DNP, MBA, RN

  2:30-2:45 PM: Wrap Up | Adjournment

  Hosted by the SEPONL Education Committee, this one-day conference will offer 4 hours of nursing continuing professional development (NCPD).

  Registration Fees

  $199 SEPONL Members | $250 Non-Members | $75 Students/Retired

  Group Discount Available!
  5 or more attendees from the same campus qualify for a $15 discount per attendee! Please select the group registration and indicate the group you are registering with for verification.

  The SEPONL Fall Educational Conference is approved for 4.0 Contact Hour by the Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders. PONL is an approved provider of nursing continuing professional development by Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 

  Commercial Support:  Companies that generously donate funds to support this educational activity do not have influence over the educational content or the identification of presenters.

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• Sponsorship for the 2025 SEPONL Fall Conference

  • When
    Friday, November 14, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    The Desmond Hotel, One Liberty Blvd, Malvern, PA 19355

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  SEPONL Conference Sponsorship Opportunities are Now Available

  The 2025 SEPONL Spring Conference will be held March 14, 2025, at The Desmond Hotel. 

  Sponsorship: $1750/Exhibitor (includes 2 representatives)

  If you need an additional table, please select the option that includes that. Additional representatives may be registered on the Conference Registration page.

  Cancellation or Withdrawal

  Cancellation of space and refund is subject to the following conditions: Exhibitors shall give written notice of cancellation. If written notice is received on or before October 30, a refund of all monies minus a charge of $200 will be refunded. Cancellation for any reason after October 31, 2025 will not be eligible for any refund.

  

  Attendee Agenda:

  The Desmond Hotel
  One Liberty Blvd
  Malvern, PA 19355

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  Agenda

  7:30-8:00 AM: Breakfast & Registration

  8:00-9:00 AM: From Clicks to Connections: Mastering Your Digital Presence
  Erin Kelley, MBA, MSN, RN, CCRN | Joshua Johnson, MSN, RN

  9:00-9:30 AM: Break

  9:30-11:00 AM: 3 Loves Leadership: When the LOVES Align, Leaders Shine
  Kyle Kinzie, President & Partner Hospitals & Healthcare Delivery Solutions

  11:00-11:30 AM: SEPONL Business Meeting

  11:30-12:30 PM: Lunch

  12:30-1:30 PM: The Power of Professional Presence in Nurse Leaders
  Dr. Susan Rux, PhD, DNP, RN, ACNS-BC, CENP, FACHE, NEA-BC, OCN

  1:30-2:00 PM: Break

  2:00-2:30 PM: “Ask Me Anything” Leadership Panel
  Moderator: John Renzi, DNP, MBA, RN

  2:30-2:45 PM: Wrap Up | Adjournment

  Hosted by the SEPONL Education Committee, this one-day conference will offer 3.25 hours of nursing continuing professional development (NCPD).

  If you require an invoice to pay by check - please register and then click "Initiate Invoice" at the end of the registration. 

  Please contact the PONL Office if you need assistance with this process at admin@ponl.net

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• PONL & Immaculata Webinar: Shape the Future of Nursing: Step Into Collegiate Teaching

  • When
    Thursday, December 04, 2025
  •  
    12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Webinar
  • Spaces left
    500
  • Registered
    Be the first

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  Shape the Future of Nursing: Step Into Collegiate Teaching

  Are you a nurse considering the next step in your career?

  Join the free upcoming webinar, where a panel of nurses who have successfully transitioned from clinical practice to collegiate teaching will share their journeys, insights, and practical advice.

  • Discover how you can give back to the profession you love
  • Shape the future pipeline of nurses, leveraging your expertise
  • Explore flexible pathways to begin teaching, even part-time opportunities you can do now!

  December 4, 2025
  12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

  Don’t miss this chance to learn how you can expand your impact beyond the bedside and into the classroom.

  Facilitator:  Pamela Hudson, DBM., MSN, MBA, RN
  Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders Board of Member
  Immaculata University Chair of the Division of Nursing and Professor

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• 2026 Board Certification Review Course

  • Start
    Friday, January 09, 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    Friday, January 16, 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    Online
  • Spaces left
    200

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  Full agenda coming soon!

  Any registrations after December 22, 2025 are NOT guaranteed to receive the hard copy of the review materials in time for the course. Please register before 12/22/25 to ensure you have the optimal review course experience.

  Registration Fees

  $250 PONL Members | $385 Non-Members*

  
  

  To register with MEMBER pricing, you must sign in to the system as an active member.

  *Registration as a non-member will include a one-year membership to PONL

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• PONL Interactive Workshop Series: The Skilled Nurse Leader Program

  • Start
    Thursday, January 22, 2026
  •  
    12:01 AM
  • End
    Saturday, April 25, 2026
  •  
    11:59 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Webinar
  • Spaces left
    500
  • Registered
    Be the first

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  Radius Leaders’ support: 

  The Skilled Nurse Leader© Program

  

  The Skilled Nurse Leader© Program offers a scalable approach to upskilling your nurse leaders so that you can be sure they are supported to lead the change you want to see.

  Frontline nurse leaders learn a 4-part, evidence-based competency framework, which centers on the AONL competencies and the primary driver of outcomes: effective, evidence-based authentic leadership that builds trust, relationships, and engagement.

  The program includes the following components:

  • STEP Up to Lead©: Self-assessment, time management, emotional awareness, practical authenticity (January 22, 2026)
  • WIN Your Rounds©: Our model to create rounding impact and efficiency, while evaluating “real time” outcomes from rounding (February 5, 2026)
  • REACH Your Team©: Our model to enable effective immediate follow-up after nurse leader rounds that engages and empowers employees (versus alienating them) (March 19, 2026)
  • SET the Bar©: Strategic communication and expectation setting, engagement best practices, and cultivation of team ownership and empowerment (April 23, 2026)

  Program participants learn in the following manner:

  • Live in-person, virtual, or hybrid delivery model
  • Small groups to practice skills, work through challenges, and get feedback
  • Workshops include:
  • • Identification of participant learning goals to make learning relevant
    • Evidence-based content emphasizing AONL’s leader competencies
    • Guided reflection, sharing, and problem-solving
    • Skill demonstrations and practical application exercises
    • Skills practice with peer and facilitator feedback

  What else do your nurse leaders need?

  LIVE PARTNERSHIPS, NOT MODULES.

  Your frontline leaders need a partner, not a PowerPoint. And in the past, self-led modules and online courses have left them hanging, without a live person to share and test ideas. Nurse leaders want someone to talk to and a space to unpack what they go through. Our workshops are designed to be just that... all while offering structured interactivity and learning.

  APPRECIATION FOR THE GIFTS THEY BRING, NOT LECTURES AND POWERPOINT

  Nurse leaders want acknowledgement for where they excel and a safe learning space to work on areas for growth. In each workshop, we look for them to drive their learning through innovative exercises to help them think and act in new ways that are most pertinent to them, pushing past sticking points as we teach the skills that change outcomes.

  OPPORTUNITIES TO TRULY GET TO KNOW THEIR PEERS, NOT JUST ICEBREAKERS

  Coffee and breakfast are great, but a team truly comes together when they are given time to learn and “retreat” in a way that promotes true relationships and group cohesion. We will invite your leaders to step into more personal - and structured - conversations with their colleagues to cultivate ongoing partnerships between them. The outcome of that is a team that works together in new ways.

  What else do you need as a senior nurse leader?

  Your needs matter as much as the leaders on your team.

  We work together to meet them and are your partner to ensure:

  • Your program is aligned with your goals and organizational mission and values, meets your timeline, and is scalable
  • Your investment is enduring, with support for skill sustainment via wraparound support such as 1:1 coaching, 360's, post-program virtual group coaching, and train the trainer learning
  • An overall pace and structure that meets your leaders where they are with what they need most when they need it.

  
  

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• Sponsorship for the Spring 2026 New Nurse Leader Conference

  • Start
    Friday, April 10, 2026
  •  
    7:00 AM
  • End
    Friday, April 17, 2026
  •  
    3:30 PM
  • Location
    Choose Your Location!
  • Spaces left
    200
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  Sponsorship Opportunities available at the location you choose!
  

  This year's conference is being planned to feature engaging
  speakers, and the ability to network with fellow new nurse
  leaders from across the Commonwealth.

  PONL is offering one-day New Nurse Leader Conferences in TWO locations! We anticipate approximately 100 unique attendees in each location.

  Same content/Two locations: 

  April 10, 2026 | Harrisburg Hilton | Harrisburg, PA

  April 17, 2026 | The Desmond Hotel | Malvern, PA

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  7:00 AM: Registration | Check-In | Breakfast

  8:00 AM: How to Create a Dynamic Online Profile
  Erin Kelley / Eric Pecuch

  9:00 AM: Crucial Conversations / Conflict Management
  Greta Rosler

  9:45 AM: Break

  10:15 AM: Crucial Conversations / Conflict Management
  Greta Rosler

  11:30 AM: Lunch Buffet & Networking

  12:30 PM: Discipline & Human Resources
  Cheryl Devose

  1:30 PM: Break

  1:45 PM: How to Disseminate Your Good Work
  Claire Bethel / Lori Grischott

  3:00 PM: Panel Discussion - Beth Practices for New Managers

  3:30 PM: Wrap-up

  Interested in exhibiting? Space is limited, reserve yours now.

  $1500 for single location or $2300 for both!

  Educational Sessions fill the gaps - make the most of the
  opportunity to connect with new leaders! 

  Register to exhibit at one or both of these events and receive up to a $500 discount on Sponsorship at the Annual Conference!

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• Spring 2026 New Nurse Leader Conference

  • Start
    Friday, April 10, 2026
  •  
    7:30 AM
  • End
    Friday, April 17, 2026
  •  
    3:30 PM
  • Location
    The Harrisburg Hilton (4/10) | The Desmond Hotel, Malvern (4/17)
  • Spaces left
    200
  • Registered
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  We are bringing you the content you have asked for and you can choose the location that works best for you!

  This is a one-day event with 5.5 contact hours awarded!

  You choose which location works best for you.

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  7:00 AM: Registration | Check-In | Breakfast

  8:00 AM: How to Create a Dynamic Online Profile
  Erin Kelley / Eric Pecuch

  9:00 AM: Crucial Conversations / Conflict Management
  Greta Rosler

  9:45 AM: Break

  10:15 AM: Crucial Conversations / Conflict Management
  Greta Rosler

  11:30 AM: Lunch Buffet & Networking

  12:30 PM: Discipline & Human Resources
  Cheryl Devose

  1:30 PM: Break

  1:45 PM: How to Disseminate Your Good Work
  Claire Bethel / Lori Grischott

  3:00 PM: Panel Discussion - Best Practices for New Managers

  3:30 PM: Wrap-up

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  Same content/Two locations:

  April 10, 2026 | Harrisburg Hilton | Harrisburg, PA

  April 17, 2026 | The Desmond Hotel | Malvern, PA

  Member cost: $249 | Non-member cost: $299**

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  Have a GROUP of FIVE or more from the same campus attending?*

  Save $15.00 PER attendee! Simply complete this spreadsheet and return it to the PONL Office via email. We will be happy to generate a group invoice or process a group payment if that makes it easier for you, or you can register on the website and note the Group Name in the last field to qualify for the discount*. Non-member registrants receive one year of New Leader membership. Contact the PONL Office with any questions.

  *Groups must have five or more attendees to qualify for the discount.

  **Non-member registration includes one year of PONL New Leader membership for new members only

  Know someone who would like to exhibit at either or both locations? Please pass along this link to register to exhibit or email the PONL Office to let us take care of it.

  PONL is providing nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) contact hours for the educational activity entitled: 2026 PONL New Nurse Leader Conference. Nurses completing the entire activity and the evaluation tool will be awarded a maximum of 5.5 contact hours of nursing continuing professional development (NCPD). Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Commercial Support:  Companies that generously donate funds to support this educational activity do not have influence over the educational content or the identification of presenters.

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• Sponsorship for the 2026 PONL Annual Nursing Leadership Conference

  • Start
    Thursday, October 29, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    Friday, October 30, 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Hilton Harrisburg: One N 2nd St., Harrisburg, PA 17101

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  PONL Conference Sponsorship Opportunities are Now Available

  On behalf of the Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders (PONL), we are excited to welcome your company as a sponsor for our Annual Nursing Leadership Conference, held October 29-30, 2026, at the Hilton Harrisburg in Harrisburg, PA. Next year’s event will feature cutting-edge topics critical to the success of today’s nursing leaders, with presentations by renowned experts and thought leaders who will inspire attendees to explore innovative approaches to workplace challenges.

  You are encouraged to select from the various sponsorship opportunities outlined in this prospectus. Each year, we aim to make the conference bigger and better than before.

  PONL’s 700+ members represent a diverse range of roles, from frontline nurse managers to senior executives, including CNOs and COOs from large multisystem organizations across Pennsylvania. Supporting PONL provides unparalleled access to key nurse leaders and decision-makers within these facilities.

  The PONL Annual Nursing Leadership Conference offers numerous opportunities for sponsors to connect and network with attendees. By becoming a sponsor, you can enhance the visibility of your business, organization, product, or service among Pennsylvania’s nurse leaders. Please review the Sponsorship Opportunities and choose the level that aligns best with your goals.

  Please note that we fully encourage networking with all of our attendees and we work hard to be sure they connect with you throughout the conference. That said, we do not allow direct sales of merchandise on the exhibit floor during the conference. We assume that no vendor registering to attend has this intention. Any attempt to do so onsite will ensure that your exhibitor status will be null and void and you will be asked to leave. If you have any questions regarding this, please reach out to the PONL Office at admin@ponl.net. 

  We greatly appreciate your consideration and look forward to your participation in advancing our mission. Thank you for supporting PONL!

  If you require an invoice to pay by check - please register and then click "Initiate Invoice" at the end of the registration. 

  Please contact the PONL Office if you need assistance with this process at admin@ponl.net

  Features for the 2026 Conference include:

  • Increased Sponsor level benefits to highlight your company leading up to, during, and following the conference. Some examples of the benefits include targeted e-blasts, sponsored articles, social media posts, and more. See the attached guide for the complete list.
  • Return of the "Capitol Connection" map. This interactive task brings attendees to all exhibit booths in order to be eligible to win a gift card.
  • Back again: Demo Showcase Opportunity! Highlight the demonstration of a product at your booth. This will be scheduled and push notifications in the conference app will help direct attendees to your booth!
  • A commitment throughout the conference to highlight our Sponsor Partners and to ensure attendee interaction.

  Also new this year - Bundle and save! Support our regional conferences or our New Nurse Leader activities and get discounts off of your exhibit fees! See the prospectus for further details.

  Review all the options available in the 2026 PONL Exhibitor Prospectus!

  All cancellation requests must be made in writing.

  
  

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