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.






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