2026 AAPINA Conference

Name: 2026 AAPINA Conference
Start: 2026-07-09T18:00:00Z
End: 2026-07-11T03:00:00Z
Location: Chaminade University of Honolulu

Chaminade University of Honolulu

July 9-10, 2026

Welina Mai Kakou (welcome)

The 2026 Asian American Pacific Islander Nurses Association's (AAPINA) National Conference will be held at Chaminade University of Honolulu.

THEME: Global Perspectives on Health Reform: Intersection of Technology, Practice, Research, and Education

Date: Thursday, July 9 & Friday, July 10

Times: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Location: Chaminade University of Honolulu

Address: 3140 Waialae Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816

This year's event hosts are AAPINA Hawaii Chapter and Chaminade University of Honolulu

Registration

Welcome to Chaminade University of Honolulu, Silver sponsor

The 2026 AAPINA Conference will be held at Chaminade University of Honolulu. Parking is limited and we recommend catching an uber/lyft to the venue.

Upon arrival please follow the signs to the Eiben Hall/TC Ching Conference Center. This will be where registration, meals, keynotes, and breakout sessions will be hosted.

Please note that some breakout sessions will be located in Hale Hoaloha and Henry Hall 104 & 107. Posters will be hosted in Henry Hall 102.

We look forward to seeing you all very soon

Announcements

Conference is approved for 7.5 continuing education units

18 days away from our 2026 Conference

ROOM BLOCK ENDS JUNE 20 at Prince Waikiki July 7-July14

Opening Keynote: Dr. Sigrid Barrett

Closing Keynote: Dr. Mary Oneha

CALL for Abstract is NOW CLOSED

Welcome

The AAPINA Conference Planning Committee is happy to welcome you to our 2026 Conference website! Here you will find more information about the objectives of the Conference, the speakers, and the schedule.

You can also register, pay the registration costs, and submit an abstract directly through this website.

Abstracts will open November 15, 2025 and close on February 28, 2026 at 11:59pm PST

2026 AAPINA Conference Overview

This conference aims to provide a platform for nurses to connect, share knowledge, and inspire one another to lead with evidence-based practice and innovation. By addressing these critical themes, the conference can contribute to improving health outcomes for AAPI communities and empowering nurses to reach their full potential as leaders in the healthcare field.

Objectives

Conference Objectives

Explore global health reform initiatives and examine how emerging technologies are transforming nursing and healthcare delivery across diverse cultural, economic, and policy contexts.
Examine transformative applications of digital health, artificial intelligence, and telehealth in nursing research and practice to strengthen patient outcomes and advance health equity.
Advance the use of technology in nursing education by sharing effective strategies for simulation, virtual learning, and competency-based assessment in preparing a globally ready nursing workforce.
Promote interprofessional and cross-sector collaboration to bridge gaps between technology development, clinical implementation, and community-based health reform initiatives.
Foster leadership and advocacy among AAPINA members to influence global and national health policies supporting equitable, technology-enabled healthcare systems.