Las Vegas, NV – The Healthcare CNO Summit 2026 is set to take place on February 5-6, 2026, at the prestigious Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa in Las Vegas, NV. This exclusive, invitation-only event will gather Chief Nursing Officers (CNOs) from America’s leading hospitals and healthcare systems, alongside innovative solution providers, to address the most pressing challenges in the healthcare sector.
The summit will feature a dynamic program focused on key topics relevant to today’s nursing leaders, including:
- The Evolution of the CNO
- Intergenerational Leadership in Healthcare
- Academic-Healthcare Alliances for Workforce Resilience
- Contingency Planning Strategies
- CNO-CFO-CNIO Partnerships
- Systemic Response to Workplace Violence
Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with renowned speakers, including:
- Elizabeth L. Vieito Smith – Chief Nursing Officer, University of Miami UHealth System
- Michelle Charles, DNP, MSN, RN-BC – Senior Vice President, Chief Nursing Informatics Officer, Parkview Health
- Dr. Cynthia Rowell, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC – Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, Advent Health Riverview Hospital
- Scott E. James, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC – Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
- Janice Walker, DHA, MBA-HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC – Former Division CNE, Advocate Health Southeast Region
The Healthcare CNO Summit provides a unique platform for CNOs to evaluate and partner with relevant suppliers and solution providers, fostering strategic connections that enhance the quality of care and organizational efficiency. Participants can expect insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and collaborative strategies that will shape the future of nursing leadership.
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For more information about the Healthcare CNO Summit 2026, please contact Stavros Karelidis at 646-741-3059 or email stavroska@marcusevanscy.com