2026 Annual Conference

Igniting Community &

Driving Innovation


October 15 -18, 2026

Detroit, MI

Detroit Is Calling.

Will You Answer?

The 2026 DNPs of Color Annual Conference is where community, creativity, and leadership converge. This year, we're heading to Detroit — an unapologetically resilient city rooted in innovation, culture, and collective power — to gather DNPs, future DNPs, and allies who are shaping the future of nursing.

This conference is more than an event. It's a movement-building space designed to elevate voices, strengthen networks, and push the boundaries of what's possible in practice, scholarship, leadership, and health equity. Together, we'll explore how DNPs of Color are redefining excellence, leveraging our expertise for impact, and designing systems that reflect the communities we serve.

Expect transformative sessions, authentic conversations, immersive experiences, and a community that holds you, challenges you, and fuels your purpose. Detroit is the perfect backdrop for the innovation we're ready to unleash.

Join us as we continue to create, disrupt, and lead — collectively shaping the future of nursing.

What to Expect

  • Dynamic speakers representing the forefront of doctoral nursing practice
  • Contact hours available for professional development
  • Unparalleled networking with 200+ nursing professionals nationwide
  • Three new conference experiences — Clinical Track, Hack-a-thon, and Storytelling 🆕
  • The DOCs Gala — an evening of recognition, celebration, and community 🆕
  • Virtual livestream access for remote attendees 🆕

Who Should Attend

  • DNP-prepared clinicians and practitioners
  • DNP students
  • Nursing faculty and educators
  • Healthcare leaders and administrators
  • Allies committed to diversity in doctoral nursing

Ready to Join the Movement?

Detroit is calling — and your community is ready. Don't miss your chance to be part of the 6th Annual DNPs of Color Conference.