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VANA 2026 Annual Fall Conference

October 10 - October 11
Hyatt Regency Dulles – Herndon, VA
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About the Conference

Attention CRNAs, RRNAs and prospective residents! You are invited to join us for the VANA 2026 Annual Fall Conference at the Hyatt Regency & Dulles October 10-11, 2026. This is an excellent opportunity to reconnect with your CRNA peers for cutting-edge educational lectures on topics of critical importance to the practice of nurse anesthesia. VANA also holds its annual Business Meeting to provide updates and open discussion with the membership.

New offering this year:

Friday, October 9, 2026: Optional pre-conference hands-on Surgical Airway Workshop. Additional registration required.

Event Details

Date & Time
October 10 - October 11
Venue
Hyatt Regency Dulles
2300 Dulles Corner Blvd
Herndon, VA 20171
CE Credits

Meeting planners applying for CE credits.

Pricing Tiers

Early-bird pricing: Jul 10 – Aug 9, 2026
Standard pricing: Aug 10 – Sep 9, 2026
Late pricing: Sep 10 – Oct 10, 2026

Registration LevelEarly Bird RateStandard RateLate Rate
Member$425$450$500
Military/Veteran$350$375$425
Non-Member$500$525$575
RN-APRN$225$250$300
Daily - Saturday$350$375$400
Daily - Sunday$245$265$285
Student$125$125$125
Student - Saturday$75$75$75
Student - Sunday$75$75$75
Preconference Hands-On Workshop (Friday)$375$400$425

Educational Programming

More details and a full agenda coming soon. Check back as the conference date approaches.

Pre-conference Hands-on Surgical Airway Workshop
AANA Update
Hot Topics in CRNA Reimbursement and Future Workforce Projections
The ERAS Illusion and the Art of Opioids
Amniotic Fluid Embolism: A Case Study
VANA Update & VANA Business Meeting
Legislative Update
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Care for Veterans and Families
From Fixed Targets to Personalized Cerebral Perfusion in Neurosurgical Patients: Blood Pressure
Management Strategies Guided by Cerebral Autoregulation Monitoring
Private Equities Growing Footprint in Healthcare
Military Anesthesia Combat/Humanitarian Care
Bridging the Gap: Increasing Resident Registered Nurse Anesthesiologists’ Knowledge, Cultural Competence, and Clinical Preparedness in the Care of Transgender and Gender-Diverse Patients
Beyond the Operating Room: A CRNA’s Role in Public Health, Prevention, and Policy

Back by Popular Demand — Break Out & Break Into CRNA School

Thinking about becoming a CRNA? Join us for this interactive panel discussion with experienced CRNAs and RRNAs from across the state of Virginia who will answer your questions and share insider perspective on how to navigate the application process and rigorous journey in becoming a future RRNA/CRNA. Whether you’re just starting to explore the idea or already planning your application, this session will help you make an informed decisions about your future.

Hotel & Booking Information

VANA has secured a discounted room rate for our attendees with the Hyatt Regency Dulles.

A dedicated booking website has been created specifically for the VANA registrants and will be available in your registration confirmation email.

The guaranteed room block closes September 16, 2026. VANA cannot guarantee rates or availability after that date.

Interested in exhibiting at or supporting the Fall Conference?

Connect with Virginia’s CRNA community. Exhibitor and supporter opportunities are available for industry partners.

Event Registration