Governance & Board Leadership
Role‑specific content for presidents, presidents‑elect, board members, and chief staff
officers focused on decision‑making, board dynamics, and strategic alignment.
SAVE THE DATE
NOA Annual Meeting & Leadership Academy
Louisville, Kentucky
AUGUST 12-15, 2026
Join the most influential minds in nursing for three days of strategy, networking, and leadership development.
Registration Opens January 2026
NOA Annual Meeting & Leadership Academy
One Flagship Experience, Built for Nursing Leaders.
NOA hosts one educational event each year, the Annual Meeting & Leadership Academy, designed specifically for elected volunteer board leaders and staff leaders from national nursing organizations.
Across three days, participants move through governance, strategy, and leadership development content that you simply cannot find at generic conferences. Presidents, presidents‑elect, board officers, and chief staff officers learn together, compare experiences, and leave with practical tools they can apply immediately.
The program blends large‑group sessions and intentionally designed networking that makes it easy to build relationships with peers from more than 40 national nursing organizations.
Expect a focused, high‑trust learning environment. Every element of the
meeting is built around strengthening governance, advancing nursing organizations, and equipping
today’s and tomorrow’s leaders.
What Leaders Experience at the NOA Annual Meeting.
The Annual Meeting & Leadership Academy is built around the realities of leading a national nursing organization today, from board governance and strategy to membership, workforce, and partnership conversations.
Strategy, Workforce & Innovation
Sessions that surface emerging issues across member organizations, with space to compare
approaches to workforce, membership models, partnerships, and advocacy priorities.
Curated Networking & Community
Structured opportunities to connect with leaders facing similar challenges, plus
informal gatherings that make it easy to build a trusted national peer network.
Louisville: A Walkable River City for Meetings.
Downtown Louisville blends waterfront views, historic architecture, and a nationally recognized food and bourbon scene, all within a compact, walkable district around the meeting venues and hotels.
From Museum Row and Whiskey Row to the riverfront and nearby entertainment districts, attendees can easily explore iconic attractions and local spots before and after sessions, without needing a rental car.
The NOA Annual Meeting leverages this setting by keeping education, networking, and the best of Louisville just steps away from the hotel.
Everything You Need for the 2026 Annual Meeting.
As details are finalized, this page will be your hub for the full program, registration, sponsor information, housing & travel, and general policies.
Program & Continuing Education
The detailed 2026 program and continuing education information are in development. The NOA Annual Meeting & Leadership Academy will again feature large‑group plenaries, role‑specific tracks for board leaders and staff executives, and dedicated time for peer dialogue.
A full schedule, session descriptions, and CE credit details will be posted here as they are confirmed. Stay tuned for announcements as we finalize speakers and topics.
Registration
Registration for the 2026 NOA Annual Meeting & Leadership Academy is expected to open soon. Attendees will be able to register individual leaders or organizational teams, with separate rates for member and non‑member organizations.
When registration opens, this section will include direct links to the registration form, deadlines, cancellation and substitution policies, and payment information.
Sponsors & Exhibitors
The NOA Annual Meeting & Leadership Academy offers a limited number of sponsorship and exhibit opportunities aligned with the needs of national nursing organizations.
If you are interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at the 2026 meeting, please complete the brief interest form, and a member of the NOA team will follow up with details as they are finalized.
General Information & Event Policies
NOA is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive environment for all participants. The Annual Meeting & Leadership Academy is governed by NOA’s anti‑discrimination and anti‑harassment policies, as well as its event code of conduct.
- Anti‑discrimination and anti‑harassment expectations.
- Dress code guidance for educational sessions and evening events.
- Affiliate group and committee meeting schedules.
- Exhibit hours and dedicated time in the program for sponsor engagement.
- Cancellation and substitution policies for registrations and housing.
As specific policy language and schedules for 2026 are confirmed, this section will link to detailed documents and forms, including waivers, privacy notices, and related disclaimers.
Trusted by the world's leading nursing organizations
40+
National Organizations
800k+
Nurses Represented
1
Unified Voice
NOA is the collaborative hub for elected volunteer leaders and staff executives from national nursing organizations, advancing the future of the profession together.