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Full access to all 18 clinical sessions
2 keynote presentations
RN LPN & APN 29 Hour Nursing CE Renewal Bundle
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✓ Reduce $52K nurse turnover costs$497
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What Past Attendees Say
"Best investment in my nursing career. The ROI toolkit alone saved us $40K in turnover costs."
- Sarah M., CNO, Tampa General"The networking alone was worth triple the ticket price. Closed 2 major partnerships."
- Marcus T., CEO, HealthTech Startup"Finally, a conference that gives nurses a voice in technology decisions. Game-changer."
- Jennifer L., RN, Boston MedicalLooking for Exhibition Booth Space?
Access 200+ CNOs and CFOs actively evaluating new technologies. Generate qualified leads with proven conversion rates.
Built for Every Healthcare Professional
Whether you're reducing turnover, optimizing budgets, or implementing new technology; Forward Summit delivers targeted value for your role.
For CNOs
Chief Nursing Officers & Nurse Leaders
• Evidence-based strategies for reducing nurse turnover and the $52,350 replacement cost per nurse
• Team discount: Bring 3-8 nurse leaders to gain strategic insights they can implement immediately
• Sessions on reducing nurse burnout through nurse-first technology design principles
• Frameworks for giving frontline nurses a voice in technology decisions
• Benchmark with 100+ CNOs addressing retention and satisfaction challenges
For CFOs
Financial Leaders & Executives
• ROI Toolkit: Downloadable frameworks for evaluating healthcare IT investments
• Focus on revenue cycle inefficiencies, claim denials, and labor cost pressures
• Case studies with financial outcomes from peer health systems
• Strategies for reducing costly reliance on agency nurses through technology
• Data-driven approaches to demonstrating value in value-based care models
For Tech Companies
Healthcare IT Vendors & Solution Providers
• Face-to-face access to 200+ CNOs and CFOs actively evaluating new technologies
• Generate qualified leads with proven conversion rates
• Speaking opportunities for thought leadership positioning
• Showcase innovations alongside 150+ healthcare IT exhibitors
• Strategic partnerships with healthcare decision makers
For Frontline Innovators
Nurses, Specialists & Practitioners
• Discover technologies that reduce administrative burden and give time back for patient care
• Earn continuing education credits (CEUs) while networking with peers
• Learn about nurse-led innovation programs like Johnson & Johnson Fellowship
• Influence technology adoption at your organization through evidence-based insights
• Connect with nurses leading innovation across the country
Common Questions
YES!!! Every attendee who purchases a pass will have the option to be registered to complete their Nursing CE requirements online before, during, or up to one year after the event.
Yes! Contact us for team pricing if you're bringing 5+ people. CNOs often bring their leadership teams of 3-8 nurse leaders to maximize implementation impact.
All booth packages include exhibitor passes, directory listing, and basic setup. Higher tiers add speaking opportunities, enhanced placement, and branding across event materials. Contact our exhibitor team for detailed specs and lead generation data from previous events.
September 21–23, 2026
Conference Agenda
Day 1
Sept 21
Day 2
Sept 22
Day 3
Sept 23
8:30 AM
Opening KeynoteKeynote
9:00 AM
Workflow & System Integration
10:00 AM
Morning Break
10:30 AM
Clinical Burnout & Technology Solutions
11:30 AM
Nurse Engagement & Voice in Technology
12:00 PM
Networking Lunch
1:00 PM
Data Integration & Clinical Decision-Making
1:30 PM
Workforce & Retention Strategies
2:00 PM
AI & Technology Integration
2:30 PM
New Care Models
3:00 PM
Afternoon Break
3:30 PM
Leadership & Strategic Priorities
4:30 PM
Patient Safety & Quality
What You'll Gain
Evidence-based strategies for reducing the $52,350 per-nurse turnover cost
Practical approaches to integrating Epic, Meditech, and disparate EHR systems
Nurse-first technology design principles that reduce cognitive load and burnout
Frameworks for giving frontline nurses a voice in technology decisions
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