Beatrice Hofstadter-White Nursing Conference
Advancing the Profession of Nursing in Connecticut through Practice, Innovation, Education and Research
August 5, 2026 | 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sacred Heart University | Center for Healthcare Education
Human Caring in an AI Driven World: Redefining Nursing for Future Generations
This third annual one-day event brings together nursing professionals, educators, researchers and innovators to explore and discuss the evolving landscape of nursing in the 21st century. As the health care industry undergoes rapid transformations, this conference serves as a platform to envision the future of nursing—fostering collaboration, igniting innovation and inspiring positive change.
This conference is strategically designed to address the multifaceted challenges and opportunities facing the nursing community today.
Call for Submissions
Abstracts are now being accepted for the 2026 symposium. Submissions are due by June 30.
Keynote Speaker
Keynote SpeakerMaxim (Max) Topaz, Ph.D., RN, MA
Elizabeth Standish Gill Associate Professor of Nursing, Columbia University Medical Center
Registration
Registration is open. Six continuing education units will be offered.
- Employees of Northwell/Sacred Heart University—$25
- Students in undergraduate or graduate nursing programs—$0
- All other in-person participants—$75
- All other online participants—$50