Attending healthcare conferences is a great way to access continuing education opportunities, learn more about the industry, and network. Travel nurses, travel allied health professionals, and even industry executives utilize conferences. But with so many events happening every year, it can be hard to determine which are worth your time.
That’s why we’ve compiled a list of four upcoming conferences that we believe you’ll find great value in attending. Remember, this isn’t an exhaustive list of all the worthwhile conferences out there. Traveling healthcare professionals should do their own research to find some more specialty-specific conferences that might benefit you.
TravCon 2024
First on our list is TravCon 2024. The TravCon date is typically in the fall, with the 2024 conference taking place Sept. 22-25. It takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. TravCon is the largest traveling healthcare conference in the United States.
TravCon features over 40 speakers, plenty of networking events, and opportunities to earn continuing education credits. Speakers cover topics including the use of humor in healthcare, personal finance tips for travelers, and tax basics.
Barton Healthcare Staffing will be exhibiting at this event, so make sure you find us and say hello! Travel allied health or therapy providers should attend the Allied & Therapy Mixer. Come meet our BHS team at the Paris Conference Center on Sunday from 6–8 p.m. Register as soon as you can to attend TravCon 2024.
8th Edition of Nursing World Conference
Travel nurse conferences in 2024 are an educating experience. Travel nurses should consider attending the 8th Edition of Nursing World Conference. Held in-person at the Best Western Plus Hotel & Conference Center in Baltimore, Maryland from Oct. 17-19. Unlike TravCon, this is a hybrid event.
For those who cannot reach the conference, it’s available virtually as well. The Nursing World Conference’s schedule is jam-packed with speakers, researchers, and clinicians. They also have presenters on research aimed toward improving nursing practice, education, and management. And, just like TravCon, the event has networking opportunities for attendees to connect with others in their field.
Register for the Nursing World Conference if you’d like to learn more about the industry of nursing and how it’s growing.
NurseCon at Sea 2025
All aboard! NurseCon at Sea is a Caribbean vacation with learning and networking opportunities. The next trip to the Bahamas takes place April 7-22, 2025.
This nursing conference is unlike any other, taking place on the Independence of the Sea. The massive cruise ship will stop at Miami, Florida, CocoCay, and Nassau, Bahamas. This luxury cruise jampacks your schedule with continuing nursing education (CNE) hours. Instructors cover topics like telehealth, advocating for patient autonomy, and establishing mentorships.
The 5-day journey includes other fun activities. Drag shows, parties, a silent disco, a casino night, and talent shows are available. For those looking for the opportunity to network while on vacation, book your reservation today!
21st Annual Yale Healthcare Conference
Last on our list is the Annual Yale Healthcare Conference in New Haven, Connecticut. The conference typically takes place in the spring, the 20th conference took place on April 12, 2024. Both nurses and allied health professionals alike can find value in this conference. Industry leaders and clinicians alike attend the conference to discuss healthcare issues and opportunities for innovation in the field.
We do not yet have the date of this upcoming conference, but the event is usually both in-person and virtual. So, if you can’t reach New England to attend, make sure to keep an eye out for ways you can participate from afar.
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We hope to see many of you at TravCon in September! Looking for new travel healthcare opportunities? Connect with one of our recruiters today to begin the process to find a new assignment that will fit your needs and wants. We also have travel nurse and allied health positions available online—check them out!
Editor’s Note: This article was originally written by Mike Connors in August 2023. It was updated by Desirae Sin in June 2024 to reflect current information.