2027 AWHONN Convention Call for Proposals
June 19–23, 2027 | Gaylord Opryland | Nashville, Tennessee

Have knowledge, research or a success story that could help move nursing practice forward? Share it with thousands of women’s health, obstetric and neonatal nurses at the 2027 AWHONN Convention.

The AWHONN Convention brings together nurses from across the country and around the world to learn, connect and discover ideas they can bring back to their patients, teams and organizations. Now is your opportunity to be part of that experience.

We’re seeking timely, relevant and evidence-based proposals featuring:

  • Innovative research and emerging evidence
  • Quality improvement initiatives and measurable outcomes
  • Effective education and clinical practice strategies
  • Approaches that strengthen patient care and outcomes
  • Leadership, advocacy and professional development

Whether you have new research to share, a successful initiative others can learn from or practical strategies that are making a difference in your organization, we want to hear from you.

Submit Your Proposal

Choose the submission type below to review the complete requirements and submit your proposal.

Podium Proposals
Share your expertise with Convention attendees through an educational presentation. Review the podium proposal requirements, submission guidelines and important dates before submitting.

Poster Proposals
Showcase your research, quality improvement initiative, clinical innovation or other work through a poster presentation. Review the poster proposal requirements, submission guidelines and important dates before submitting.

Help Shape the 2027 AWHONN Convention

Convention proposals should be timely, relevant and evidence-based and help achieve the following Convention goals:

  • Identify strategies that foster professional growth and development and personal well-being throughout the career span.
  • Empower nurses to learn and utilize advocacy strategies to influence health care policies at all levels.
  • Apply the latest innovation, research and evidence-based practices to improve outcomes.
  • Integrate respectful communication and interactions to improve health outcomes, team dynamics and health equity.

Important Dates

Submission Deadline: All poster and podium proposals must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. ET on October 13, 2026.

Selection Notifications: Notifications of the Convention Program Committee selections will be emailed to submitters in December 2026.

Presenter Information
All accepted presenters are eligible for a $100 discount on full Convention registration.

Questions?
For questions about the Call for Proposals or submission process, please contact Sarah Perret-Goluboff, Program Manager, Analytics, Operations, Policy, and Strategic Initiatives.