AANA 2020
Annual Congress

POWER of the Past. FORCE of the Future
August 14-18, 2020 | San Diego Convention Center
Join us in San Diego for the largest networking and education event in nurse anesthesia.

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Earn Significant Class A CE and Pharmacology Credits!

Join us in San Diego for high-quality, patient-centered clinical education
sourced by CRNAs for CRNAs. And, find out for yourself why 97% of
2019 attendees said the education met their learning objectives.

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The Annual Congress is the place to explore everything a CRNA needs to stay at the top of their practice. Experience hands-on ultrasound and emergency simulation labs, to cutting-edge evidence based education in anesthesia.

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Problem-solve challenges with colleagues from around the country.
Come find out why 92% of attendees would recommend this conference
to a colleague.

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KEYNOTE SPEAKER

LAURA SCHWARTZ

Former White House Director of Events Professional Speaker, Author and Television Commentator

Your next conversation could be the one to change your life, or that of someone else. In this keynote, Laura Schwartz shares the networking secrets that skyrocketed her onto the world stage along with personal anecdotes from her White House years. Her fresh take on positive, productive networking will show you how to turn relationships into partnerships, and ideas into reality, which you can apply both professionally and personally.

AANA 2019 Highlights

January 13, 2020Annual Banquet

January 13, 2020Poster Session

January 13, 2020Student Luncheon

January 13, 2020AANA MarketPlace

January 13, 2020Health & Wellness

January 13, 2020Career Fair

January 13, 2020Exhibit Hall

January 13, 2020Diversity Ball

January 13, 2020AANA Foundation Fundraiser

January 13, 2020AANA Foundation Awards Luncheon

January 13, 2020Welcome Reception

January 13, 2020Exhibit Hall

January 13, 2020Pre-Congress Workshops

January 13, 2020Award Recognition

January 13, 2020Networking

January 13, 2020AANA Fuundation Fundraiser

January 13, 2020Opening Ceremonies

January 13, 2020Anesthesia College Bowl

January 13, 2020Social Media

January 13, 2020Business Meeting

WHAT YOUR PEERS SAY

"I attend AANA Annual Congress as an opportunity to stay current in relevant anesthesia topics. I see this as my professional responsibility to be a lifelong learner. This helps me as a nurse leader, innovative educator, practicing nurse anesthetist and administer of a nurse anesthesia program to know about best practices and cutting-edge research." - Derrick C. Glymph, DNAP, CRNA, COL., USAR
"The AANA’s Annual Congress is a great event to learn about the newest developments in our field, network to develop business and educational relationships and to rejoice with old friends." - Sass Elisha, EdD, CRNA, FAAN
“The AANA Annual Congress is the preeminent conference for cutting-edge educational sessions specifically designed for CRNAs. The opportunity to network with colleagues from across the country, representing all types of practices and educational programs, is a great way to keep current in the profession. I’ve attended 25 Annual meetings since 1993! " – Maria Hirsch, DNAP, CRNA