2026 AAPINA Conference

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
ANNOUNCEMENT
CALL for ABSTRACT extended to Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 11:59pm (PST)
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.
Thank you to our Sponsors
We are grateful to our sponsors who made this conference possible

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Lunch Symposium Sponsorship
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Location
Chaminade University of Honolulu
3140 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, Hawaii
96816
Dates
Registration period:
November 15, 2025 - 12:00 AM HST - July 9, 2026 - 5:00 PM HST
Submission period:
November 15, 2025 - 12:00 AM HST - February 28, 2026 - 11:59 PM HST
Contact us
If you have any questions, please contact conference2026@aapina.org