Join nurse leaders from across Ontario for the 2026 NLN.ON Conference in beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake! Building on the success of our 2025 gathering, this year’s conference will highlight nursing leadership impact & innovation in practice, research, education, and policy. Connect with peers, engage in critical conversations, and learn from both emerging and seasoned leaders. Don’t miss this inspiring opportunity to grow, collaborate, and shape the future of nursing leadership in health care.
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
This year’s conference theme is Leading with Impact: Strength and Adaptability in Nursing.
SPONSOR & EXHIBITOR
OPPORTUNITIES
The Nursing Leadership Network of Ontario (NLN.ON) focuses on the unique needs of nursing leaders and boasts a membership of 700 across Ontario whose roles include Chief Nursing Executives, Vice-Presidents, Advanced Practice Leaders, Directors, & Managers, aspiring nurse leaders, and students. The 2025 conference attracted over 200 attendees from diverse sectors and regions across Ontario.
We have a variety of sponsorship options to suit all branding needs and budgets.
REGISTRATION
RATES
| EARLY BIRD* | REGULAR | |
|---|---|---|
| MEMBER | $750 | $850 |
| NON-MEMBER | $875 | $975 |
| UNDERGRAD STUDENT** | $250 |
* Early Bird rate ends August 7, 2026 at 11:59PM EDT
** Limited number of Undergrad Student rates available. Use your student/school email address to register and qualify.
WHITE OAKS CONFERENCE
RESORT AND SPA
The host hotel is White Oaks Conference Resort and Spa located at 253 Taylor Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0.
A group rate of $238/night (plus taxes) has been negotiated for conference attendees. A booking link is included in registration confirmation material.
CONFERENCE
PROGRAM
The two-day program features keynote conversations with leaders from across the sector, alongside more than 40 concurrent sessions showcasing nurse-led innovation in workforce wellbeing and sustainability, capacity building from within, and collaboration across practice, research, and academia. From mentorship and retention strategies to AI-enabled leadership and hospital-at-home care models, attendees will leave with practical tools and fresh perspectives to strengthen nursing leadership at every career stage — all set against the backdrop of a poster showcase, networking receptions, and an evening dinner event.
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
We invite nurse leaders, administrators, clinicians, researchers, educators, policy makers and students to submit abstracts that reflect this year’s main theme of Leading with Impact: Strength and Adaptability in Nursing. Join us in highlighting nursing leadership’s impact through the sharing of innovative approaches, research, and initiatives that demonstrate the strength & adaptability needed to navigate complex & shifting healthcare environments, and advance nursing excellence. Peer reviewed oral & poster presentations will focus on how nurse leaders build individual, organizational, & leadership capacity; inspire resilience; foster collaboration & excellence in practice, research & education; and support workforce wellbeing and sustainability.
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS NOW CLOSED