General FAQs: Everything You Need to Know

The co-located ANCC National Magnet Conference® and ANCC Pathway to Excellence Conference® will be held in person, in New Orleans, LA, USA, October 30–November 1, 2024, at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) priority is always the health and well-being of our community, and we continue to work closely with the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, vendor partners, and hotels to meet or exceed COVID-19 safety protocols. ANCC remains fully committed to holding a safe and successful in-person conference.

Our protocols meet or exceed all recommendations and safety procedures from the CDC, the State of Louisiana , and the City of New Orleans, as well as industry standards.

Masks are optional, but strongly encouraged. While the CDC continues to recommend masks, we are following the local ordinances currently. This is subject to change.

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required to participate. However, ANCC recommends all 2024 participants, exhibitors, staff, and vendors be up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters.

For more information click here.

Registration Support
Hours of operation: 8:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m. CDT
Phone: 1.972.349.7664
Fax: 1.972.349.7715
Email: ancc@mcievents.com

If you have a registration payment confirmation and 7 business days have passed since your payment was sent, please contact the Registration team:

Magnet/Pathway Conference 2024 Registration
Hours of operation: 8:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m. CDT
Phone: 1.972.349.7664
Email: ancc@mcievents.com

Conference registration and housing will open mid-May 2024. Click here to register for pre-conference events and the conference, find housing, view the program schedule, and much more!

Connections Housing is the only official housing provider for ANCC. Do not book rooms through any other company claiming to represent ANCC. You receive certain protections and benefits by booking with Connections Housing. Housing opens with registration. Click here for more information.

Yes. The events you typically enjoy (e.g., program guidance courses, seminars, and program director sessions) are scheduled for Sunday, October 27– Tuesday October 29. Fees and attendance eligibility rules apply for some workshops. There is also the ANCC NCPD Summit and the ANCC Research Symposium taking place prior to the start of the conferences. Separate registration fees apply.

ANCC will be offering live stream of the four general sessions during the ANCC Magnet and Pathway to Excellence Conference.

Schedule for sessions in Central Time:

Wednesday, October 30,
9:00–10:45am
Opening General Session

• Executive Welcome
• 2023 ANCC Magnet Prize® & ANCC Pathway Award® reports
• Margretta Madden Styles President’s Award
• Keynote — Robin Arzon

Wednesday, October 30,
4:45–6:45pm
General Session:

• 2024 Magnet Prize® and 2024 Pathway to Excellence Award®
• Magnet® and Pathway Designation Celebration

Thursday, October 31,
3:30–5:15pm
General Session

• 2024 ANCC National Magnet® Nurse of the Year Awards and Pathway Nurse of the Year Awards™
• 2024 HRH Princess Muna Al Hussein Award
• Keynote — Shola Richards

Friday, November 1,
12:15–1:30pm
Closing General Session

• Cohost handoff
• Keynote — Damon West

There are no CNE credits available for the live stream general sessions.

Only the designation celebration will be available on-demand.

For any technical issues with the virtual platform, please contact helpdesk@avmatters.com. 

For any technical issues once logged into the virtual platform click on the "Need Help?" icon in the lower right corner to chat with technical support staff. Staff members are available 60 minutes prior to the start of the livestream.

• Wednesday, October 30th: 8am-10:45am and 3:30pm-6:45pm
• Thursday, October 31st: 2:30pm-5:15pm
• Friday, November 1st: 11:15am-1:30pm Central Time.

The event will be livestreamed on a web platform. The web platform is compatible with all browsers including mobile devices.

Use a strong internet connection with a dedicated speed of at least 3 Mbps. If your connection is slower, you may still participate but load times may be longer than normal. If possible, connect to the internet using a cable network rather than using a wireless network.

• Close any unnecessary applications.
• Disconnect from VPN or corporate networks.
• Disable any firewalls.

We suggest using a laptop or desktop computer to participate in the event. While the site is enabled for mobile devices, the experience is optimal on a laptop or desktop.

If you are having a difficult time hearing:

1. Check to make sure the volume control on the livestream player is unmuted.
2. Check to make sure the master volume on your device is at 100%.
3. Check to make sure your speakers/headphones are working properly and are turned up to the appropriate volume level.

Registration and housing open late-May 2024. For registration fees and options, see the Registration page.

Yes! ANA members receive discounts on individual registration fees (does not apply to group or other discounts).

Please see CNE Information for details.

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) is a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association (ANA). ANCC National Magnet Conference® and ANCC Pathway to Excellence Conference® are registered trademarks of ANCC.