Convention and Midyear Events

Annual Convention

Join us in San Diego, Friday, November 14th through Sunday, November 16th!

The CNSA Annual Convention draws students, faculty and guests from all over the state and this year is no exception! All nursing students and faculty are welcome to attend!

Attendees have the opportunity to attend In-Person and Virtually. In-Person attendees will have full access to all of the sessions. *Please note that not all sessions will be available virtually. See the "Live Streamed" sessions to view the sessions that we be available virtually. Click Here to view the preliminary program. *Please note that the preliminary program is subject to change.

Join hundreds of students across the state as we navigate a schedule tailored to maximize your experience. Explore your future in nursing with insight from clinical nurse specialists and nurse leaders. Prepare for what's ahead through sessions led by hiring managers and new graduates with the most up-to-date advice on California's job market.

Abstract Submissions

CNSA is excited to offer attendees the opportunity to submit an Abstract to be presented at the CNSA 2025 Convention during the Abstract Poster Presentation portion of Convention. Please CLICK HERE for additional information.

Registration

We are excited to offer In-person and virtual options to attend Convention this year. All in-person attendees will have the opportunity to attend hands-on trainings. Please note that not all sessions are available virtually. *Some meals throughout the weekend are included. Early Bird pricing is available through October 1st. Register Now!

Member (In-person): Early $125, Regular $150

Member (Virtual): $70

Non-Member (In-person): Early $150, Regular $175

Non-Member (Virtual): $95

Faculty/Advisor (In-person): $85

Faculty/Advisor (Virtual): $50

To register for Convention, please click on the link below. You MUST login using the email associated with your NSNA Membership. If you are a current NSNA Member and do not see the Member pricing, please contact [email protected] and provide your NSNA Membership number and expiration date.

Group Registration and Discounts

If you would like to register a group or for registration support, please contact Sara Shippy at [email protected]. Group registration must be paid for via one invoice and cannot be applied to individual registrations. We now offer all groups who register via a single invoice the opportunity to receive a discount on registration this year. Any schools or Chapters who pay for ten or more registrations will receive the following discount per registration:

# of Attendees             Registration Discount

10 - 24                           $5 discount (per person)

25 – 39                           $10 discount (per person)

40+                                 $15 discount (per person)

*Please note that all registration types are eligible for the group discount when paid for as a group. To receive the discount, your group MUST pay via invoice.

CLICK HERE to register!

Hotel Information

CLICK HERE for information on the Convention hotel and to book your stay!

Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities

CLICK HERE for information on exhibiting and sponsorships. To reserve your exhibit booth and/or sponsorship please complete the form in the attached guide and return to the CNSA office. Completed forms can be sent via postal mail, fax, or e-mail. There is a limited number of sponsorship opportunities. All opportunities are on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

Thank You to our 2025 Convention Sponsor and Exhibitors!

Exhibitors

Additional Sponsorships

Convention Refund Policy

Attendee Registration:

Full registration refunds will be granted up to 60 days of the Convention. Partial refunds will only be given up to 30 days prior to the Convention. Any requests for refunds past this date will be considered on a case by case basis.

Exhibitor/Sponsorship Registration:

Please see the Exhibitor Guide for the Exhibitor and Sponsorship refund policy.