SUMMARY - AKANA - NAFA VCU Biennual Nurse Anesthesiology Conference

AKANA – NAFA VCU

Biannual Nurse Anesthesiology Conference – Alaska 2026

All CRNAs are welcome!

Join us! in Anchorage, Alaska for our inaugural AKANA - NAFA VCU Biannual Nurse Anesthesiology Conference at The Wildbirch Hotel, August 28-30, 2026.

Program Overview

Join us for a continuing education experience that’s as inspiring as the landscape featuring:

Clinically-relevant lectures delivered by nationally recognized speakers
Hands-on workshops to apply the latest evidence-based practices and refine your technique
Opportunities to earn the first CRNA microcredentials in the nurse anesthesiology specialty

Whether you practice in a busy urban hospital, a remote rural clinic, or anywhere in between, this conference brings together CRNAs from Alaska and the Lower 48 for an energizing opportunity to grow your expertise, share experiences, and build lasting professional connections.

Trusted for over 45 years, NAFA VCU is a cornerstone of one of the top nurse anesthesia programs in the nation—committed to advancing excellence in nurse anesthesiology education and practice.

Class A CE

NAFA VCU will seek prior approval for 22 Class A CE from the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology for this event.

Note: The virtual program is 17 hours as it excludes the hands-on workshops. The final program is subject to change.

The Wildbirch Hotel

Register to receive the group link for the all-new conference venue hotel located in the heart of downtown Anchorage.

The rate is $379 per night plus tax and includes complimentary parking for overnight guests.

Need an extra group rate room for a guest? Reach out to us a nafa@vcu.edu for assistance.

Questions?

Contact Jennifer Sisane, CE Director at NAFA@vcu.edu

Cancellation & Refund Policies

You may cancel your registration up until July 15, 2026 to receive a full refund minus a $50 administrative fee. After that date, no refunds will be given. Cancellations must be received via email at NAFA@vcu.edu.

In the unlikely case that an event is cancelled or postponed due to insufficient enrollments or unforeseen circumstances, the NAFA will fully refund registration fees, but cannot be held responsible for any other expenses, including change or cancellation charges, to include but not limited to airlines, hotels, travel agencies, or other organizations.