As we enter the latter half of 2025, it’s the perfect moment to plan your continuing education goals. Upcoming CE events and conferences offer nurse practitioners opportunities to stay current, grow professionally, and connect with peers. Whether you’re hoping to explore a new city or prefer the ease of learning from home, you’ll find both in-person and virtual events that fit your schedule and interests.
NPacers 2025 August Virtual Conference: Lab Fest
When: August 20-21, 2025
Where: Virtual
Lab Fest, hosted by Nurse Practitioners Associates for Continuing Education (NPACE), is a 2-day virtual event dedicated to all things lab, from ordering to interpretation and more. The event will feature expert speakers, product demonstrations, and offers up to 13 CE/CME Category 1 credits.
Internal Medicine/Emergency Medicine & Women’s Health: Top Topics
When: August 11-14, 2025
Where: Asheville, NC & Virtual
This CE-focused event offers live courses from North Carolina, along with a flexible webinar option for those who can’t travel. Covering a variety of topics in internal medicine, emergency medicine and women’s health, participants will receive 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) Convention
When: September 11-23, 2025
Where: Austin, TX and Virtual
This exciting conference is a must-attend for Med-Surg NPs and offers all sorts of live workshops, keynote speeches, educational sessions, and networking opportunities. For those unable to attend in person, a virtual extension will take place on November 6, 2025.
ENA Emergency Nursing 2025
When: September 17-20, 2025
Where: New Orleans, LA
The Emergency Nurses Association promises a high-energy event with live educational sessions, hands-on activities, and unique wellness experiences. It’s also the perfect opportunity to explore lively New Orleans and all the city has to offer.
NPACE 2025 Phoenix: Primary Care, Acute Care, & Pharmacology Update Conference
When: September 22-25, 2025
Where: Phoenix, AZ
Also by NPACE, registering for this event also gives you access to Lab Fest on demand. With two days of focus on pharmacology and two days of acute or primary care, participants can learn through live educational sessions unwind with guided wellness workshops.
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) National Conference & Exhibition
When: September 26-30, 2025
Where: Denver, CO
The AAP National Conference is a showcase of the latest innovations and best practices in pediatric and adolescent care. In addition to CMEs, the conference offers live networking opportunities and special events for attendees of all ages.
The Women’s Health Summit: All About Menopause
When: October 9-11, 2025
Where: Scottsdale, AZ
The Women’s Health Summit is a gathering of medical professionals to share innovations and strategies for women’s health and primary care. NPs attending this conference will gain insight into a wide range of topics such as HRT, mental health, sexual health, and holistic therapies.
American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) Annual Conference
When: October 15-18, 2025
Where: New Orleans, LA
The APNA Annual Conference is a must-attend for PMHNPs and includes interactive experiences, workshops, and exciting keynotes. The event even offers APRN-focused sessions that emphasize career and leadership development, along with tips for practice management.
HLTH USA
When: October 19-22, 2025
Where: Las Vegas, NV
HLTH USA is a huge event that celebrates healthcare innovation across the field. Attendees have the opportunity to gain industry insights, network with a diverse group of healthcare professionals, and learn about cutting-edge technologies shaping healthcare delivery.
9th Nursing World Conference
When: October 27-29, 2025
Where: Orlando, FL and Virtual
The Nursing World Conference is a global forum for nursing innovation and best practices. This year’s theme is “Nursing Beyond Borders: Global Perspectives and Practices,” with workshops and live sessions addressing issues in all kinds of nursing settings.
2025 Academic Nursing Leadership Conference (ANLC)
When: Nov 1-3, 2025
Where: Washington, DC
For deans, directors, associate deans, and associate directors from American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) member nursing schools, the ANLC is a networking event that connects academic nursing leaders and invites them to discuss the most pressing issues affecting the field.
Elevate-Derm Fall Conference
When: November 12-16, 2025
Where: Tampa, FL
The Elevate-Derm Fall Conference is designed exclusively for dermatology NPs and PAs. Awarding up to 22 contact hours, this event also features educational sessions on a wide variety of topics, plus networking opportunities to meet and connect with fellow dermatologists.
9th Annual National Hospitalist Conference
When: December 1-4, 2025
Where: Clearwater Beach, FL and virtual
Taking place on the sunny Florida Gulf Coast, this event is designed for clinicians who work with hospitalized patients and awards up to 16 CME credits. Attendees will learn the latest best practices and treatment innovations in inpatient care settings in morning-only sessions, leaving the remainder of the day free to unwind and explore.
Live Nurse Practitioner CE Workshop
When: December 9-12, 2025
Where: Las Vegas, NV
This 4-day workshop invites NPs to build knowledge and gain hands-on experience with different theme each day, including diagnostics, autoimmune disorders, and primary care essentials. It all takes place at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, which means there’s a lot fun stuff to do between sessions.
No matter your specialty or learning style, these upcoming CE events are a chance to sharpen your skills and recharge your practice. Ready to find your next event? Check out our newsletter for more upcoming conferences and CE opportunities to keep your learning journey going.
