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We are excited to invite you to the 2026 Conference: Innovate, Integrate, INSPIRE - Charting the Future of Psychiatric Nursing, taking place March 18th-21st, 2026, at the Grand Hyatt Seattle. Hotel details: https://www.ispn-psych.org/2026-hotel-reservations
Join us for a week of learning, collaboration, and inspiration as we explore innovation in psychiatric–mental health nursing, integration across care systems, and emerging approaches to the prevention and treatment of substance use and cooccurring disorders.
We are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming response to our call for abstracts. With a record-breaking 117 submissions, we are excited to present an extraordinary lineup of speakers who will share forward-thinking insights and transformative practices shaping the future of our field.
What to Look Forward To:
- Over 55 education sessions and 55 poster presentations
- Get ready to connect with professionals from around the world! This year, we’re thrilled to welcome presenters representing the United States, Germany, Japan, Thailand, and United Kingdom, making this our most globally diverse lineup yet.
- Raffles and door giveaways
Two Pre-Conference Workshops (Wednesday March 18th):
- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Brains, Bots, and Better Care: Bringing AI into Therapy and Med Management
Kristen Vandenberg-Harrison
- 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Treating Opioid Use Disorder with Buprenorphine: Best Practices in Diverse Clinical Settings
Kayla Cross
Opening Night Celebration, SWAG, and Network (Wednesday, March 18th at 7:30 PM):
- Wear your SWAG: Kick off the conference in style with SWAG Night! Show off your pride and spark new connections by wearing gear from your organization, alma mater, fraternity/sorority, or anything that represents YOU. It’s the perfect conversation starter and a fun way to meet colleagues from around the world.
- DJ: Enjoy the vibrant sounds of a local Seattle DJ
- Poster Presentations: Connect, collaborate, and get inspired—poster presentations await
- Photobooth: Strike a pose in the photo booth sponsored by the UNIVERSITY of Massachusetts, Elaine Marieb College of Nursing
- Vendors: Visit with our vendors and sponsors as you mix, mingle, and celebrate the start of an inspiring week.
A cash bar will be available throughout the evening. Join us as we launch the conference with energy, community, and plenty of SWAG!
Keynote Speakers & Special Lectures:
- Thursday, March 19th:
- Opening Keynote, 8:30 AM: Dr. Michael Cary, Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Psychiatric Nursing: Balancing Innovation, Ethics, and Human-Centered Care
- Diversity Award Plenary Lecture, 3:00 PM: Dr. Dawn Bounds, Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast: Advancing Equity and Inclusion Through Community-Engaged Psychiatric Nursing Science
- Foundation Auction & Dinner with music by a local string quartet (Be sure to get your tickets early!)
- Friday, March 20th:
- Melva Jo Hendrix Award Lectureship, 8:30 AM: Dr. Gabrielle P Abelard RESET and INSPIRE the Future of Psychiatric Nursing
- Inaugural Fellows of ISPN (FISPN) Induction 7:30 PM
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Saturday, March 21st:
- Susan McCabe Lecture and Endnote, 1:30 PM: Dr. Brayden Kameg Meeting the Needs of Individuals with Substance Use Disorders Utilizing a Harm Reduction and Radically Empathetic Approach
While you're in Seattle, don't miss exploring the city's iconic sights:
We can't wait to share this incredible experience with you! Be sure to mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable conference and exploration of Seattle. Reserve your hotel room at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Seattle. Registration is now open! Can't wait to see you in Seattle!
Sincerely,
ISPN Conference Committee &
Gabrielle P Abelard, DNP, APRN-BC, FAAN, FAANP, FNAP
ISPN 2026 Conference Chair
Quick Links
The Call for Abstracts is now closed, the deadline for submissions was September 7, 2025. Authors received notification by email as to their status of their abstract in November. Thank you to everyone who submitted abstracts for the 2026 Annual Conference.
Scenes from the 2025 Annual Conference
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