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Johns Hopkins Evidence-Based Practice Conference
Learning Today, Shaping Tomorrow: Pathways to Evidence-Based Healthcare
Date: November 5, 2026, 9 am- 4:30 pm EDT Location: Virtual
Join healthcare professionals from around the globe for a one-day, interactive virtual conference designed to inspire, educate, and connect professionals passionate about evidence-based practice (EBP). Whether you’re at the bedside, in leadership, or in academia, this event offers tools, insights, and inspiration to elevate your practice and advance patient outcomes.
CONFERENCE AGENDA
Johns Hopkins EBP Conference Agenda.pdfSYMPOSIUM HIGHLIGHTS
- Keynote Address: Hear from a nationally recognized expert in artificial intelligence, data science, and health outcomes.
- Interactive Breakout Sessions: Choose from practice, leadership, and specialty topic tracks.
- Poster Presentations: Explore innovative nursing research and EBP projects.
- Panel Discussion and Q&A: Engage directly with experts and peers.
- Digital Resources: Access speaker bios, slides, and reference materials.
- CNE Credits: Earn continuing education units to advance your career.
- Post-Event Access: Watch recorded sessions at your convenience.
CONFERENCE GOALS
- Strengthen clinicians’ understanding and application of EBP.
- Deliver actionable, evidence-based strategies for clinical and leadership settings.
- Foster collaboration and professional growth through networking and knowledge sharing.
- Promote sustainability and a culture of EBP in healthcare organizations.
Pricing: Standard Pricing $195 Early Bird Rate (register before July 31)
Use coupon code: 2026JHEBP during checkout$175 Group Rate *contact us for group rate (5 or more)
$165 Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be received in writing by October 22, 2026 (14 days before the conference) to receive a refund, minus a 20% administrative fee. Refunds cannot be issued after October 22, 2026.
Registrant substitutions are permitted through October 30, 2026. Requests received after this date cannot be accommodated. To request a substitution, please contact [email protected].
The Institute for Johns Hopkins Nursing (IJHN) reserves the right to cancel or postpone the conference due to unforeseen circumstances. In the event of cancellation by IJHN, all registration fees will be refunded; however, IJHN is not responsible for any other expenses incurred by participants.
Conference recordings and presentation materials will be available to registered attendees for 30 days following the conference. No refunds will be provided for failure to attend the live conference.
Target Audience
Whether you are new to evidence-based practice or leading EBP initiatives within your organization, this conference offers practical strategies, innovative ideas, and opportunities to connect with colleagues who are advancing evidence-based healthcare.
This conference is ideal for:
- Staff nurses and bedside clinicians
- Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs)
- Nurse managers, directors, and executive leaders
- Evidence-based practice (EBP) champions, mentors, coordinators, and specialists
- Quality improvement and patient safety professionals
- Clinical nurse specialists and nurse educators
- Nursing and health professions faculty
- RN-to-BSN, graduate, DNP, and PhD faculty and students
- Researchers
- Interprofessional healthcare professionals committed to improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practice
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Abstract Submission Opens | February 5, 2026 |
| Abstract Submission Deadline | April 29, 2026 |
| Notification of Acceptance | June 7, 2026 |
| Registration Opens | July 1, 2026 |
| Conference Date | November 5, 2026 |
Time: The live sessions will be presented during Eastern Standard Time.
Equipment: You will need a computer with internet access, a webcam, and a microphone. Live sessions will be presented virtually via Zoom. Please test your computer's video and audio before the event.
Photo/Video Permission: During the event, photos or videos may be taken for the Institute for Johns Hopkins Nursing (IJHN) promotional purposes. To opt out, click here.
ADA: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact us if you have any disability that requires special materials or services so that appropriate personnel can be advised.
All intellectual property and copyright in this program and its accompanying materials and derivatives are held solely by IJHN. These materials may not be modified, redistributed, or reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system without PRIOR authorization from IJHN.
- Accreditation Statement: The Institute for Johns Hopkins Nursing is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
- Statement of Contact Hours: This contact hour educational activity is provided by The Institute for Johns Hopkins Nursing. The contact hours will be awarded after the completion of the workshop and the submission of the final course evaluation.
- Conflict of Interest: It is the policy of The Institute for Johns Hopkins Nursing to require our continuing nursing education program faculty and planning committee members to disclose any financial relationships with companies providing program funding or manufacturers of any commercial products discussed in the program. The planning committee and program faculty report that they do not have financial relationships with manufacturers of any commercial products they discuss in the program.
- Commercial Support: This educational activity has not received any form of commercial support.
- Non-Endorsement of Products: The Institute for Johns Hopkins Nursing and the American Nurses Credentialing Center does not endorse the use of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity.
Available Credit
- 5.75 ANCC
Price
The Johns Hopkins Evidence-Based Practice Conference 2026 will be held virtually via Zoom.
Two weeks before the conference, you will receive an email with a Zoom Event link. Please watch your email for this message.
Concurrent sessions do not need to be selected in advance.
Select ADD TO CART to complete your registration.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be received in writing by October 22, 2026 (14 days before the conference) to receive a refund, minus a 20% administrative fee. Refunds cannot be issued after October 22, 2026.
Registrant substitutions are permitted through October 30, 2026. Requests received after this date cannot be accommodated. To request a substitution, please contact [email protected].
The Institute for Johns Hopkins Nursing (IJHN) reserves the right to cancel or postpone the conference due to unforeseen circumstances. In the event of cancellation by IJHN, all registration fees will be refunded; however, IJHN is not responsible for any other expenses incurred by participants.
Conference recordings and presentation materials will be available to registered attendees for 30 days following the conference. No refunds will be provided for failure to attend the live conference.
Required Hardware/software
Computer with internet access, webcam, and microphone.
The live sessions will be presented during Eastern Standard Time.