Frequently Asked Questions

Attendee FAQs

When will I be able to register or book a hotel for AONL 2021? ➤

Registration and hotel reservations will open in March 2021. More details will be posted to the website when they are available.

When will the Call for Abstracts occur? ➤

The Call for Abstracts will open mid-October. More details will be coming soon.

What venue will host AONL 2021? ➤

AONL 2021 will be held July 11-14, 2021 and remain at Gaylord National Harbor, part of the Washington, D.C. waterfront.

I can’t travel in 2021. Is there a way for me to still participate? ➤

AONL is committed to providing our entire nurse leader community with thought leadership and community that has proven essential throughout the COVID crisis. While details are still being worked out, we anticipate taking the best of our virtual events and bringing that to aspects of AONL 2021.

When AONL 2020 was cancelled, I opted for a credit to attend AONL2021 but my organization will not allow travel in 2021. Can I get a refund? ➤

Anyone requesting a refund should do so BEFORE December 1, 2020 and they will be issued a full refund. Note that refunds will take 4-6 weeks to post.

Exhibitor FAQs

My company was an exhibitor for AONL 2020 and agreed to participate in AONL 2021 planning for it to occur in March. With the meeting moved now to July, my company can no longer participate. How do I request a refund? ➤

Anyone requesting a refund should do so BEFORE December 1, 2020 and they will be issued a full refund. Note that refunds may take a few weeks to post.

I am a sponsor for AONL 2021, but will you be expecting a similar audience? Do I get a discount/partial refund since there will be so many fewer attendees? ➤

AONL 2021 remains the preeminent gathering place for nurse leaders. In fact, throughout COVID, AONL engagement with nurse leaders has strengthened. Our commitment to continue providing thought leadership and networking through AONL 2021 – both in person and virtually – provides sponsors with attendees who are trusted decision makers and battle-proven within their organizations. Exhibitors who wish to no longer participate in AONL 2021 must notify their AONL sales representative by December 1, 2020, to request a full refund.

Exhibitor Logistics:

Expo Hall will be open to attendees July 12-13, 2021; Gaylord National Resort.
Booth selection: The exhibit hall space remains the same. New booth selections are NOT necessary. A representative from AONL will follow up with more details by Oct. 6.