September 24, 2026
Legislative Summit
Raise Your Voice for Nursing at the 2026 Legislative Summit – Live Online!
Nurses across Virginia, this is your moment! Join us virtually for a powerful day of advocacy, insight, and action at VNA's 2026 Legislative
Summit. Explore the most pressing issues impacting nursing and healthcare today all while looking ahead to what’s on the legislative horizon
for 2027!
Walk away with practical tools and tips to amplify your voice and understand how state policy decisions affect your practice, your patients, and the future of nursing. We’ll also analyze the upcoming November elections and how nurses can shape the way forward as the largest healthcare profession in Virginia -- and the world!
Registration is just $59 for members, $89 for non-members, and $29 for pre-licensure students. Group rates are available
for healthcare organizations and schools of nursing. On-demand access for six months is also included in your registration, meaning you can tune in live or watch when it works best for you.
Ready to join Virginia’s nursing advocates? Be part of the movement
and register now!
What Our Participants Say
"I really enjoyed the Summit. I was also very impressed and empowered by all of the speakers. I am currently a nursing student and this has inspired me to become more involved in politics. I also never knew that we were so underrepresented by the media."
- Past Legislative Summit Attendee
"While I’ve been very active in the nurses associations in MD and N.C., I haven’t ever attended such a useful conference."
- Past Legislative Summit Attendee
"The conference was extremely well-organized, offering a strong balance of educational sessions, interactive panels, and networking opportunities. Speakers provided practical, evidence-based strategies that can be applied directly to patient care, nursing leadership, and advocacy. I especially appreciated the focus on current challenges in nursing, such as workforce retention, workplace safety, and legislative engagement. The event left me motivated and equipped to bring new ideas and initiatives back to my unit."
- Past Legislative Summit Attendee
Pricing
CANCELLATIONS, REFUNDS & SUBSTITUTIONS
Cancellation
requests must be made via email with the subject line "Cancellation" sent to sdudley@virginianurses.org no later than 5 p.m. on September 10, 2026. Refunds are subject to a $25 administrative fee. Substitutions are encouraged. Please
make the request via email with the subject line "Substitution" to sdudley@virginianurses.org and include the names of the registered party and the replacement attendee.
group registration
organizational sign up
Hospitals, Health Systems, & Schools of Nursing
individual registration
VNA Members
individual registration
NON vna MEMBERs
individual registration
PRE-LICENSURE STUDENTs
Agenda
Welcome
Kathy Baker, Virginia Nurses Association President
Lindsey J. Cardwell, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CEO, Virginia Nurses Association & Foundation
Emily Couric Keynote Address
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Unlocking the Power of Nursing Advocacy, Activism, and the VoteHalima Walker, DHA, MSN, RN, CCRN, NEA-BC, VNA Commissioner on Government Relations
Elle Buck, VNA/VNF Communications & Advocacy Manager
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Conversations With Virginia State Legislators
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Lunch BreakBreak for lunch, learn more about the 2026 conference sponsors and exhbitors, and explore conference materials.
Advocacy Impact of Nurses Nationwide to Statewide- Samuel J. Hewitt, Director of Congressional and Political Advocacy
- Zina Gontscharow, Associate Director for Policy
- Bob Brown, State Governmental Affairs Coordinator, American Nurses Association
Nurses are powerful voices in shaping the future of healthcare. In this dynamic session, the ANA will provide an inside look at its national congressional advocacy efforts, public policy priorities, and the wide-ranging work happening across the states. Learn about the most pressing legislative and regulatory issues impacting nurses and patients. Discover how ANA is influencing policy at every level and how you can take action to drive change.
The Political Climate and Understanding its Impact on Virginia Policy
Andrew T. Lamar, Principal, Lamar Consulting Join VNA Lobbyist Andrew Lamar for an insider’s perspective on how Virginia’s political environment is setting the stage for elections, budget negotiations, and future healthcare legislation. Gain a deeper understanding of the key issues at play and how they impact nursing and healthcare so you can more effectively advocate for the policies that matter most.
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Closing: A Call to ActionLindsey J. Cardwell, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CEO, Virginia Nurses Association & Foundation
Nursing Continuing Professional Development DisclosuresComing Soon!
Sponsor or Exhibit at VNA's Legislative Summit
Sponsoring with VNA & VNF will provide you with a wide range of benefits. As a sponsor, we offer the opportunity to showcase your corporate social responsibility, increase brand awareness, and build a positive image within your community.
With your sponsorship contribution, we can continue to fund critical programs and services, as well as raise awareness of our mission and impact.
Top sponsoring organizations are also highlighted in Virginia Nurses Today (circulation 171,000+) and VNA's members-only News Brief. These two publications boast an open rate of greater than 50%! Certain sponsorships are limited
to a single organization so don't wait!
Click the portfolio cover image below to view the sponsor & exhibitor options for each of our events!
Thank You to Our Summit Sponsors!
Diamond Sponsor 
Bronze Sponsors 
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