Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders upcoming events

2026 SEPONL Fall Conference (Friday, November 20, 2026)

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Friday, November 20, 2026

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: Nursing Innovation: the PARO Robot and Penn Paws Improving the Hospital Experience
Dr. Pamela Cacchione, PhD, CRNP, BC, FGSA, FAAN

9:00-9:30 AM: Break

9:30-11:30 AM: The Power of Professional Presence in Nurse Leaders, Part Three
Dr. Susan Rux, PhD, DNP, RN, ACNS-BC, CENP, FACHE, NEA-BC, OCN

11:30 AM-12:00 PM: SEPONL Business Meeting

12:00-1:00 PM: Lunch

1:00-2:00 PM: Leading in a Way that Proactively Mitigates Collective Bargaining Challenges
Cheryl DeVose

2:00-3:00 PM: Leadership Panel
Moderator: John Renzi, DNP, MBA, CCCTM, NE-BC

3:00-3:30 PM: Wrap Up | Adjournment

Hosted by the SEPONL Education Committee, this one-day conference will offer 4.5 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 Spring Educational Conference is approved for 4.5 Contact Hours 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.

Sponsorship for the 2026 SEPONL Fall Conference (Friday, November 20, 2026)

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 12:30:00 GMT

SEPONL Conference Sponsorship Opportunities are Now Available

The 2026 SEPONL Fall Conference will be held November 20, 2026, 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 1, a refund of all monies minus a charge of $200 will be refunded. Cancellation for any reason after Ocotber 13, 2026, 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: Nursing Innovation: the PARO Robot and Penn Paws Improving the Hospital Experience
Dr. Pamela Cacchione, PhD, CRNP, BC, FGSA, FAAN

9:00-9:30 AM: Break

9:30-11:00 AM: The Power of Professional Presence in Nurse Leaders, Part Three
Dr. Susan Rux, PhD, DNP, RN, ACNS-BC, CENP, FACHE, NEA-BC, OCN

11:30 AM-12:00 PM: SEPONL Business Meeting

12:00-1:00 PM: Lunch

1:00-2:00 PM: Leading in a Way that Proactively Mitigates Collective Bargaining Challenges
Cheryl DeVose

2:00-2:30 PM: Leadership Panel
Moderator: John Renzi, DNP, MBA, CCCTM, NE-BC

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

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

Sponsorship for the Spring 2027 New Nurse Leader Conference (Thursday, April 01, 2027)

Thu, 01 Apr 2027 11:00:00 GMT

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:

Thursday | April 1, 2027 | The Desmond Hotel | Malvern, PA

Friday | April 16, 2026 | Harrisburg Hilton | Harrisburg, PA

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

Agenda Coming Soon!

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!

Sponsorship for the 2027 PONL Annual Nursing Leadership Conference (Thursday, October 28, 2027)

Thu, 28 Oct 2027 12:00:00 GMT

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 28-29, 2027, 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 800+ 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 2027 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. New this year - we are providing a $50 gift card for YOU to give away to someone who attends your Demo Showcase. We want you to have a crowd! 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.

Bundle and save! Support 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! 2027 Prospectus is under construction - reserve your spot now and lock in 2026 pricing!

All cancellation requests must be made in writing.