SWPONL invites you to share short, practical leadership tips based on your own experience at the SWPONL 2026 Annual Conference!

These 10-minute presentations will spotlight strategies that have been successful for you in real-world leadership, whether it’s strengthening communication, building influence, developing staff, or navigating challenges within your organization. 

Unlike traditional podium presentations, these talks focus on practical leadership development and lessons learned, rather than research or formal project outcomes.

Submissions should align with one of four AONL leadership competency areas:

Submission requirements include the application form and your CV.

Requirements, if selected:

• The presenter will register in full to attend and present at the conference. All presenters who attend the SWPONL Annual Conference for Nurse Leaders are responsible for registration fees and all other expenses incurred. There are no reimbursements for presenters.

NOTE: You are welcome to submit both a podium abstract and an expertise proposal; however, to maximize opportunities for conference participation, individuals will be selected for only one presentation format.

Deadlines:

• Expertise Session application submissions, including CV: Monday, April 27 2026
• Notification: Friday, May 22, 2026
• PowerPoint presentation (if using): Friday, August 7, 2026

Please contact the SWPONL office with any questions at office@swponl.org or at 412-344-1414. 

Thank you,

Education Committee