Continuing education is always on the radar in NP practice, and several upcoming events offer ways to earn those hours. This lineup includes both in-person conferences and virtual options, covering a wide range of specialties and clinical interests. Below, we take a closer look at what’s coming up and what each event brings to the table.
CANP Annual Educational Conference
March 12 – 15, 2026 in San Diego, California
This West Coast gathering draws hundreds of nurse practitioners and other advanced practice clinicians for timely updates on healthcare policy, pending legislation, and evolving practice issues. Sessions balance clinical and professional topics, with dedicated time to connect and exchange ideas with colleagues from across California and beyond. It’s a strong fit for NPs who want policy context alongside practice-focused education.
Mayo Clinic Critical Care Review for the Nurse Practitioner and Physician Associate, 2026
April 9 – 11, 2026 in Atlantic Beach, FL or Virtual
Designed for advanced practice providers caring for critically ill adults, this interactive review course delivers lecture-based updates on acute care topics. Sessions will cover vasoactive support, ECMO, intracranial pressure management, anticoagulant reversal, toxicology, acute liver failure, and secondary trauma assessment. Participants can attend in person or via livestream and earn up to 18.00 CE credits.
NPWH Menopause in Motion: Real Cases, Real Solutions, Real Impact
April 10, 2026 at 9 a.m.ET (Virtual)
This fully virtual program focuses on the clinical realities of caring for patients in the menopause transition. This course walks advanced practice providers through perimenopause, menopause, and midlife health concerns with an emphasis on practical decision-making and patient counseling. Participants can earn 7.0 continuing education credits.
Obesity Medicine 2026
April 10 – 12, 2026 in San Diego, California
Obesity care takes center stage in this forum, which invites clinicians and researchers working across the spectrum of treatment. Educational sessions explore prevention, pharmacotherapy, nutrition, physical activity, bariatric surgery, behavioral health, and digital innovation, with attention to equitable, patient-centered management of complex comorbidities. Participants can earn up to 17.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
ANCC Professional Development & Practice Summit
April 14 – 17, 2026 in Orlando, Florida
Built for nursing leaders, this summit zeroes in on accreditation, practice strategy, and the systems that support clinical growth. Alongside keynotes and plenaries, smaller sessions will dig into strengthening education programs and leading interprofessional teams effectively. Dedicated networking opportunities create space to connect with peers and thought leaders working in similar roles.
Treasure Your Practice: Pharmacology Gold in Delray Beach
May 5 – 7, 2026 in Delray Beach, Florida
Bringing a high-energy spin to pharmacology education, this three-day event in Delray Beach focuses on prescribing updates that can be put to use right away. In addition to expert-led live sessions, organizer NPACE offers optional pre-conference on-demand content, allowing attendees to tailor learning to their clinical interests. Participants can earn up to 18.0 CME credits, including 12.0 pharmacology hours.
NP Talks Acute Stroke Prevention in Primary Care: Risk Factors, Red Flags, and Pharmacology
When: May 6, 7–8 p.m. ET (Virtual)
This one-hour virtual session takes an interactive approach to acute stroke prevention, challenging NPs to solve a mystery while sharpening clinical decision-making skills. The program focuses on identifying stroke risk factors, selecting appropriate pharmacologic therapy, and reinforcing patient-centered lifestyle counseling in primary care.
Pri-Med Southwest Primary Care Conference & Expo
May 6 – 8, 2026 in Houston, Texas
Pri-Med’s Houston Expo offers case-based sessions with keynote perspectives on trends in primary care. Faculty from well-known institutions will lead interactive discussions rooted in the kinds of patient scenarios seen every day in the clinic. Participants can earn up to 19.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ or 19.00 AANP contact hours.
SDNP National Conference
May 6 – 9, 2026 in Scottsdale, Arizona
With the theme “The Next Frontier: Advancing the Future of Dermatology,” this conference brings together dermatology NPs and allies for specialty-focused education and networking. The agenda includes expert-led sessions, hands-on workshops, review courses, and breakout tracks on topics such as skin of color, publishing, and practice in rural settings.
11th Annual Clinical Issues in Primary Care Conference
May 11 – 15, 2026 in Kohala Coast, Hawaii or Virtual
Taking place on Hawaii’s Big Island, this conference holds half-day morning sessions packed with timely primary care updates, leaving afternoons open to recharge or explore. For those unable to travel, a live webcast option delivers the same content and the same number of CE credits, up to 20, from anywhere with an internet connection.
West Coast Symposium on Addictive Disorders
May 28 – 30, 2026 in Palm Springs, California
This three-day symposium invites addiction treatment and behavioral health professionals to hold deeper conversations about substance use and recovery. Session topics include treatment models, challenges clinicians are facing, and practical strategies that can be integrated into addiction treatment. Attendees can earn up to 20.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
