2ND ANNUAL

Nurse Leaders Summit

March 9–11, 2026
La Jolla, CA

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Moving Healthcare Forward by Empowering Nurse Leaders

Connecting nurse leaders to each other and the best practices they need

Now more than ever, nurse leaders need the skills, support, and community to thrive in today’s complex healthcare environment. 

ICD is proud to announce the Second Annual Nurse Leaders Summit.

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After a Highly Praised Debut in Nashville…We’re Heading West!

Following last year’s inaugural event in Nashville, which drew rave reviews from attendees, this year’s Summit expands with even more opportunities to learn, lead, and connect.

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A Full Day Dedicated to AI

Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of AI's current role in healthcare and explore its potential to significantly enhance patient care and improve workflow efficiency for nursing staff.

Preliminary Session Topics

» Building AI Literacy: The Fundamentals
» How to Optimize Clinical Workflows with AI
» Patient Care: Predictive Analytics and Insights
» Ensuring Trust and Equity in AI

Kim Brown Sims, MBA, BSN, RN, PHN, MBA

Kim Brown Sims, MBA, BSN, RN, PHN, MBA

VP, Chief Nursing Officer
CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
Jared Fesler

Jared Fesler

Director of Communications & Programs
American Nurses Association, California
Sarah K. Wells

Sarah K. Wells

Nurse Leader & Consultant

Testimonials

  1. Excited to Listen

    "This conference content was all relevant and really made me excited to listen, take notes, and share what I learned back at work with my team."

  2. Ideas and Insights

    “I actually took away great ideas and insights from every session.”

  3. Applicable Solutions

    “So many great topics and speakers. Real-life applicable solutions.”

  4. Networking

    “Networking was wonderful and the content was very pertinent.”

  5. Inspired

    “I am inspired by the nurse rounding ideas and Crucial Conversations! I will use all of this in my own practice!”

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