2024 Conference Schedule at a Glance

2025 Annual Conference

 
NOLA 2024 Schedule at a glance

Addressing challenges with like-minded leaders

Take advantage of all our classic conference format has to offer, with networking, education sessions and solution providers on April 8-11 in New Orleans. 

AONL 2024 content is designed to address national challenges across the care continuum. Sessions include themes such as:

  • Sustaining the Workforce 
  • Achieving Health Equity 
  • Addressing the Mental Health Crisis
  • Demonstrating Expert and Influential Nursing Leadership 
  • Advancing value-informed health care 

Schedule at A Glance

The schedule is subject to change. Download a PDF schedule.

 

Monday, April 8

Affiliate Leaders Event

7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Hilton New Orleans Riverside

Invitation-only meeting for the AONL Affiliate Leaders. Lunch will be served. 


Preconference Sessions

8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 

Preconference sessions are full or half-day learning sessions that take place on Monday, April 8 and cost an additional fee. Learn more about AONL 2024 Preconference Sessions. Advance registration is required.


First-Time Attendee Reception

5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Meet and greet with AONL members and first-time annual conference attendees.
 

Tuesday, April 9

Welcome Breakfast

7:00 – 7:45 a.m. | Convention Center

Breakfast will be available at the convention center. 


Opening Keynote

8:00 – 9:30 a.m. | Convention Center


Exhibit Hall Is Open

9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Exhibit Hall

Featuring more than 300 companies from across the country, the AONL 2024 Exhibit Hall is the place to connect health care professionals and companies. View the floor plan


Breakout Sessions

10:30 – 11:20 p.m. | Convention Center


Exhibit Hall Lunch

11:30 – 1:00 p.m. | Convention Center


Poster Session with Presenters

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Convention Center

Presenters will be available at their posters. Contact hours will be available to attendees reviewing the posters.


Breakout Sessions

1:30 – 2:20 p.m. | Convention Center


Breakout Sessions

2:40 – 3:30 p.m. | Convention Center


Keynote Session

3:50 – 5:00 p.m. | Convention Center


Welcome Event

6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Reconnect with friends and meet new ones at the AONL Welcome Event.

Wednesday, April 10

Sunrise Sessions

7:00 – 8:00 a.m. | Convention Center

Sunrise Sessions are led by industry partners and feature a wide variety of topics facing nurse leaders. 


Keynote Session

8:30 – 9:30 a.m. | Convention Center


Exhibit Hall Breakfast

9:30 – 10:30 a.m. | Convention Center


Exhibit Hall Is Open

9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Exhibit Hall

Featuring more than 300 companies from across the country, the AONL 2024 Exhibit Hall is the place to connect health care professionals and companies.


Breakout Sessions

10:30 – 11:20 a.m. | Convention Center


Exhibit Hall Lunch

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Exhibit Hall


Poster Session with Presenters

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Convention Center

Presenters will be available at their posters. Contact hours will be available to attendees reviewing the posters.


AHAPAC Event

11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. 

THE FIRST LADIES: UNTOLD STORIES OF THEIR POLITICAL POWER AND SOCIETAL INFLUENCE

Carl Sferrazza Anthony, Presidential pop culture historian, will reveal colorful tales of how the First Ladies changed American life and impact us all.  Tickets by invitation only. Please contact Laura Werner for more information at lwerner@aha.org.


Keynote Session

1:45 – 2:45 p.m. | Convention Center


Breakout Sessions

3:00 – 3:50 p.m. | Convention Center


Conversations with Colleagues

4:10 – 5:00 p.m. | Convention Center

We understand that the event's fast pace can be a challenge for in-depth conversations about your interests. That's why we bring you 'Conversations with Colleagues,' where you'll find a range of engaging discussions on topics that matter to you. Discover a space where learning meets thoughtful dialogue


AONL Foundation Soirée

6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Tickets are priced at $140 each and available for purchase during registration.


AONL Fellowship Reception

8:00 – 9:00 p.m.

By invitation only.
 

Thursday, April 11

Continental Breakfast

7:30 – 8:30 a.m. | Convention Center


Featured Sessions

8:45 – 10:00 a.m. | Convention Center

Our featured sessions are dynamic discussions led by experts, delving into key topics crucial for nurse leaders across diverse health care settings. 


Closing Keynote

10:15 – 11:30 a.m. | Convention Center