# American Nurses Credentialing Center - ANCC Magnet & Pathway Conference

- Dates: 29 October 2026 to 31 October 2026
- Location: McCormick Place, Chicago, United States
- Address: 2301 S Martin Luther King Dr. Chicago, IL 60616
- Organizer: American Nurses Credentialing Center
- Industry: Health Tech
- Expected attendance: 14,000

## About

The 2026 Magnet & Pathway Conference is for nursing leaders, healthcare executives, and nurses across all settings. It aims to inspire change, provide knowledge, and empower professional nursing practice.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://magnetpathwaycon.nursingworld.org/)
- [Registration](https://magnetpathwaycon.nursingworld.org/conference-registration-2026)
- [Agenda](https://magnetpathwaycon.nursingworld.org/schedule-at-a-glance-2026-magnet-pathway-conference)

## Topics

- Pathway Program Guidance: The Journey
- Getting Started: Magnet Program Guidance
- Getting Started International: Magnet Program Guidance
- Well-Being Excellence Program Guidance
- Nurse Executive Certification Review Workshop
- The New Nurse Manager Basics Workshop
- Pathway International Forum
- Magnet International Forum
- Pathway Program Director Meeting
- Magnet Program Directors' Meeting
- The Power of Nurses Celebration Dinner
- Welcome Party

## Speakers

- Kenrick D. Cato, Professor of Informatics, University of Pennsylvania
- Vincent Guilamo-Ramos, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing

## Sponsors and partners

- AMSN
- American Nurses Enterprise

## Ticket pricing

USD 682

## Where to stay

- **Jaslin Hotel**: 1.3 km from the venue, 261 West Cermak Road, Chicago, 60616
  - [Hotel website](https://www.jaslinhotel.com/)
- **Benedictine Bed and Breakfast**: guest house, 1.4 km from the venue, 3111 South Aberdeen Street, Chicago, 60608
  - [Hotel website](https://chicagomonk.org/visit-us/benedictine-bed-breakfast/)
  - Phone: +1-888-539-4261 x202
- **SpringHill Suites Chicago Chinatown**: 1.5 km from the venue, 2357 South Wentworth Avenue, Chicago, 60616
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/chisn-springhill-suites-chicago-chinatown/overview/)
  - Phone: +1 312-766-9668
- **The Polo Inn**: motel, 1.8 km from the venue, 3322 South Morgan Street, Chicago, 60608
  - [Hotel website](https://thepoloinn.com/)
- **Wyndham Chicago McCormick Hotel**: 1.9 km from the venue, 11 West 26th Street, Chicago, 60616
  - [Hotel website](https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/chicago-illinois/wyndham-chicago-mccormick/)

## What people are saying

Official hashtag: #anccpathway

- [Magnet Pathway Conference | October 29-31, 2026 in Chicago, IL](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAQZc0bcYUk)
- [American Nurses Credentialing Center: A Framework for Nursing ...](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Xv5uxoUlMg)
  - ANCC program directors discuss how their programs interconnect to create nursing excellence and support exceptional nursing practice. Visit https://pages.nur...

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