Classes
Nursing Science and Professional Governance Conference 2026
The 8th annual Nursing Science and Professional Governance Conference will be held on May 6, 2026 during as we kick off Nurses Week. This year’s theme, The Value of Nursing, focuses on how nursing practice drives meaningful impact across patient, organizational, and societal outcomes. The conference showcases evidence-based practice, quality improvement, research, and innovation led by nurses and interdisciplinary teams throughout UC Davis Health. New features this year include two keynote sessions, traditional printed poster sessions with posters and presenters on site, as well as exclusive conference food trucks for in person attendees.
North Addition Office Building, Room 1001
4301 X St.
Sacramento, CA 95817
Location: In-person and virtual
Date: May 6, 2026
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Continuing Education Contact Hours
Nursing contact hours will be awarded to UC Davis Health nurses by completing conference and presentation evaluations on the day of the event. During past conferences, approximately 4 hours are available for oral presentations during the live event and up to 5 hours for poster presentations, depending on the number of posters viewed and evaluated). Continuing education hours are delivered by the Center for Professional Practice of Nursing the month following the conference.
Registration
Registration is available through the Center for Nursing Science.
Register
Attendees may choose to participate in-person, virtually, or in a hybrid format. Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees. In person attendance is limited to UC Davis Health and UC Davis employees, faculty and students. External participants must obtain permission to attend the conference in-person from the EBP and Research Council at ebpresearch@health.ucdavis.edu.
For in-person attendees, please bring your ticket/confirmation with QR code to check into the conference. If you need to adjust your attendance type, contact EBP & Research Council and share how you would like to change the ticket.
Conference registration and event information will be managed through WebEx Events. Access to the Conference Event App is provided to registered attendees only, therefore, please register early. Instructions for accessing and using the app will be included in your registration confirmation and ticket.
Hosted by: Center for Nursing Science and the EBP & Research Council
Coordinator
Sandy Phan, D.N.P., R.N., N.P.D.A.-B.C., E.B.P.-C.
Professional Development Specialist
Parking
Parking is available in parking structure 4, lots 12, 17, 22, 22 Auxiliary, 30, 30 Auxiliary, Broadway, EDD, and DOJ with either a B permit or daily permit. Daily permits are available for purchase with the ParkMobile app using zone number 42201 or at a parking kiosk. Please visit Parking and Transportation Services for more information.
Special Needs
Individuals needing special accommodations may call the Center for Professional Practice of Nursing at 916-734-9790.
All Are Welcome
UC Davis adheres to California's Proposition 209 which prohibits discrimination against or giving preferential treatment to any individual or group in public employment, public education, or public contracting on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin.