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APNA Annual Conference Poster Presenter Toolkit

Thank you for presenting at this year’s APNA Annual Conference!

Explore the sections below for comprehensive information and tips – from a breakdown of the information to include with your presentation to how to register.

This year’s conference is anticipated to have approximately 1,600 attendees and all presentations will take place in person at the Phoenix Convention Center.

Poster Program Materials Submission
Deadline: August 17		 Presenter Registration for Primary & Co-Presenters
Deadline: September 14

Your Poster Presenter Toolkit is here!

Building Your Poster Presentation

Basic guidelines and resources for content, printing, and permissions.

Build My Presentation

Poster Program Materials to Submit by August 17

What you’ll submit and step-by-step instructions.

What to Submit

Presenting On-Site in October

What to know about presenting your poster at the conference.

What to know before you go

Poster Judging

First and second place recognition for administration, research, education, practice and student posters.

Learn More

Registration, Hotel, & Next Steps

All presenters (primary & co-presenters) must register by September 14.

Get the Info

2026 Presenter Dates & Deadlines

March 2

Abstract Submission Deadline for all presentation proposals.

April 8

Notifications emailed to all abstract submitters.

April 14

Deadline to submit below Presenter Confirmation Form for all accepted abstracts.

May

Podium presenters emailed their session’s placement in the schedule.

May 19

Podium Presenter Information Call at 1pm Eastern / 12pm Central / 11am Mountain / 10am Pacific

May 20

Poster Presenter Information Call at 1pm Eastern / 12pm Central / 11am Mountain / 10am Pacific

June

Conference Registration Opens
Primary presenters (podium &  poster) emailed their discount code.

June

Program materials submission instructions to the abstract submission site emailed to podium and poster presenters.

August 10

Podium Presentation Program Materials Deadline
Upload presentation slides, disclosures and permissions, educational design form, and key takeaway points for learners.

August 17

Poster Presentation Program Materials Deadline
Upload a PDF of your poster, references, and permissions for all images.

September 14

Early Bird Registration Deadline & Presenters Registration Deadline
All presenters (primary and co-presenters) must register by this date.

October 28-31

Travel to Phoenix and present at the in-person APNA 40th Annual Conference!

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