General Sessions
Live Stream
Live Stream Magnet & Pathway Conference® General Sessions
Can’t make it to Chicago?
You can still be part of the experience. ANCC is excited to offer free live stream access to all four general sessions, so you won’t miss a moment.
All sessions will be held and viewed in Central Time (CT). Register by Friday, October 23, to be part of the live virtual experience. Please note that these sessions are free, but registration is required. Once you register, you will receive a welcome email on Wednesday, October 28, with details about how to log in to the event site.
Attending the Conference? Amplify your experience!
Add the live stream when you register and enjoy on-demand access to the general sessions after the event.
On Demand Videos
Magnet & Pathway to Excellence® Designation Celebrations and the 2026 ANCC Magnet Prize® & ANCC Pathway Award® videos will be available on demand through December 31, 2026.
Have additional questions about our live stream? Check out our FAQ page for everything you need to know.
Please note: ANCC CNE Credit is not offered for the live stream general sessions.
Logging in to the Event
- To receive this email and other event notifications, please be sure to add ancc@mcievents.com to your safe sender list.
- The 2026 Conference General Sessions Live Stream can be accessed from your phone, tablet, or computer.
- Those registered for the live stream will receive a welcome email on Wednesday, October 28, with details about how to log in to to the event site.
If you do not receive the welcome email by 6:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 28, please email ancc@mcievents.com for assistance.
Program Agenda
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
Thursday, October 29 | 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
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Executive Welcome
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2025 ANCC Magnet Prize® & ANCC Pathway Award® Reports, Sponsored by Press Ganey
Last year’s award recipients return to the stage to report on their journey since earning ANCC recognition. Discover how their initiatives have evolved, the impact they’ve achieved, and the practices that continue to drive excellence in nursing and patient care.
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Margretta Madden Styles President’s Award
The Margretta Madden Styles President’s Award recognizes exceptional leaders who have partnered with the ANCC president to advance the mission, vision, and strategic goals of the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
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Pathway to Excellence® Designation Celebration
Matching shirts? Check. Pom‑poms? Check. Wacky costumes? Absolutely! Bring the spirit, the creativity, and the cheers as we celebrate organizations designated or redesignated as Pathway to Excellence® organizations. This joyful celebration is sure to inspire teams at every stage of the journey.
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Keynote: Riaz Meghji
Human Connection & Leadership: Building Extraordinary Relationships in a Changed World -
4:45 - 6:20 p.m.
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2026 ANCC Magnet Prize® & ANCC Pathway Award®
The 2026 ANCC Magnet Prize®, sponsored by Press Ganey®, is presented to a Magnet®‑designated organization whose nursing team leads transformative initiatives in healthcare delivery and research, resulting in exemplary innovation in patient care services. The 2026 ANCC Pathway Award®, also sponsored by Press Ganey®, supports Pathway to Excellence®‑designated organizations in advancing innovative programs that foster positive practice environments. -
Magnet® Designation Celebration
Banners ready? Join us as we honor organizations newly designated or redesignated as Magnet® organizations. This high‑energy celebration recognizes excellence, teamwork, and the commitment to nursing leadership that defines the Magnet journey. -
Princess Muna Al Hussein Award
The HRH Princess Muna Al Hussein Award honors individuals whose sustained contributions have advanced international health care and demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to the nursing profession. -
The Debbie Dawson Hatmaker Leadership Award™
The Debbie Dawson Hatmaker Leadership Award™ recognizes a nurse leader who exemplifies values‑based leadership through integrity, authenticity, and purpose.
Friday, October 30 | 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
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2026 ANCC Magnet® Nurse of the Year & ANCC Pathway Nurse of the Year® Awards
The Magnet Nurse of the Year Awards recognize the outstanding contributions of clinical nurses in Magnet®‑designated organizations, celebrating excellence in leadership, innovation, and professional risk‑taking across the five Magnet® Model Components. The Pathway Nurse of the Year Award honors nurses and nurse partners from Pathway‑designated organizations worldwide for their exceptional contributions to creating and sustaining positive practice environments.
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Keynote Speaker
Saturday, October 31 | 11:00 - 12:00 p.m.
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Closing Keynote Speaker: Jesse Israel
Unleashing True Potential