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Event overview
Overview
The 25th Global Summit on Nursing Education and Practice (GSNEP 2026) will be held on October 19-20, 2026, in Los Angeles, USA.
This hybrid event invites nursing professionals, educators, and leaders to explore innovative practices and strategies in nursing education.
Under the theme 'Bridging Education and Practice: Advancing Excellence in Nursing,' the summit aims to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange among participants from around the globe.
TL;DR
- 1Scale and Focus: This summit unites nursing professionals, educators, and leaders to advance nursing education and practice.
- 2Organiser: Hosted by Inovine Meetings LLC, registration is available on their official website.
- 3Buyer Authority: Attendees include nursing educators, practitioners, and healthcare leaders influencing purchasing decisions.
- 4Entry / Access: Participants can join in person or virtually, with registration closing on October 10, 2026.
- 5Location: 25th Global Summit on Nursing Education and Practice (GSNEP 2026) takes place in Los Angeles, United States. Scheduled 2026-10-19 to 2026-10-20.
Why visit
Attendees will gain insights into emerging trends in nursing education and healthcare delivery. The summit offers opportunities for networking with multidisciplinary experts and enhancing skills through hands-on learning sessions. Participants can contribute to transformative discussions that bridge the gap between knowledge and application.
Why exhibit
Exhibitors will benefit from visibility among key decision-makers in nursing education and practice. The event provides a platform for showcasing products and services to a targeted audience, with opportunities for networking and collaboration. Exhibitor booths are expected to attract significant foot traffic, enhancing engagement with potential clients.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Nursing educators and trainers
Healthcare policy leaders and administrators
Clinical nursing directors and managers
Nurse practitioners and physician assistants
Nursing research scholars and doctoral students
Industry innovators and healthcare entrepreneurs
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Nursing education institutions and university schools of nursing recruiting international students and faculty
Healthcare simulation and clinical skills training providers
Medical equipment and nursing device manufacturers
Nursing credentialing, certification and continuing education bodies
Healthcare publishing and nursing journal publishers
Digital health and EHR training platform vendors
Pharmaceutical and clinical research organisations engaging nursing practitioners
Nursing recruitment and staffing agencies
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Nursing curricula and simulation-based clinical education programmes
Continuing education and CPD accreditation services
Clinical skills manikins and healthcare simulation technology
Patient safety and quality improvement training tools
Nursing licensure, credentialing and certification services
Digital learning platforms and virtual clinical training
Nursing workforce recruitment and staffing services
Nursing research publications and evidence databases
Location & Facilities
Venue
Los Angeles
Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX Hotel, 5985 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA
Facilities
Parking
Los Angeles in Los Angeles typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: Los Angeles in Los Angeles typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Los Angeles for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Entry & tickets
Presenter (In-Person)
999Listener (In-Person)
899Student (In-Person)
599Presenter (Virtual)
399Listener (Virtual)
499Student (Virtual)
299
Who runs the show
Organisers
Inovine Scientific Meetings**
Organiser
Intelligence
Market context
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Los Angeles, United States
Why it matters
Attendees will gain insights into emerging trends in nursing education and healthcare delivery. The summit offers opportunities for networking with multidisciplinary experts and enhancing skills through hands-on learning sessions.
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Plan your trip
Travel & logistics
Local currency · USD
Arrival airports
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Los Angeles International
Primary international gateway for the Los Angeles nursing education summit. Connect to Downtown via LAX FlyAway bus, the free shuttle to Aviation/LAX C Line with K and E line transfers, or taxi/rideshare from the LAXit lot. Confirm live routing before departure
Approx. 18-20 miles southwest of Downtown Los Angeles
to venue
Approx. 30-60 min by road to central Los Angeles, traffic dependent
by car
Hollywood Burbank
Smaller domestic-focused airport north of the city; useful for connections from western U.S. cities. Allow extra time for road transfer to central Los Angeles and confirm live traffic
Approx. 12 miles north of Downtown Los Angeles
to venue
Approx. 25-45 min by road to Downtown, traffic dependent
by car
Long Beach
Compact airport south of Los Angeles with fewer long-haul options; practical for domestic connections and a quieter arrival. Confirm transfer time and venue address before booking
Approx. 25 miles south of Downtown Los Angeles
to venue
Approx. 35-55 min by road to Downtown, traffic dependent
by car
Hotel tiers
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE
4-star
Downtown Los Angeles (L.A. LIVE)4.0
Premium Downtown base in the L.A. LIVE district; a captured sample for 19-20 Oct 2026 was about USD 255 per night. Confirm current rate and cancellation policy.
Renaissance Los Angeles Airport Hotel
4-star
LAX Airport corridor4.1
Full-service airport-corridor option with pool and pet-friendly amenities listed; rates are approximate for the summit window and should be confirmed live.
Holiday Inn Express Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG
3-star
LAX Airport corridor4.2
Captured sample for 19-20 Oct 2026 was about USD 190 per night; free cancellation and hot tub listed. Practical mid-range LAX base for early flights.
Holiday Inn & Suites Monterey Park - Los Angeles
3-star
Monterey Park (east of Downtown LA)4.0
Suburban base east of Downtown with pool and free cancellation listed; budget-friendly if you have a car or plan to use rideshare. Approximate summit-window range.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Los Angeles Airport Hawthorne by IHG
3-star
Hawthorne / LAX Airport corridor4.0
LAX-corridor option in Hawthorne with free cancellation and hot tub listed; approximate summit-window range, confirm live availability.
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Los Angeles LAX/El Segundo
3-star
El Segundo / LAX Airport corridor3.9
Captured sample for 19-20 Oct 2026 was about USD 158 per night; pool and pet-friendly amenities listed. Lowest captured airport-corridor rate for the stay window.
Freehand Los Angeles
4-star
Downtown Los Angeles4.1
Downtown hybrid hostel/hotel with rooftop pool and bar noted in the capture; the listing showed a 42 percent discount for the check-in window. Room types vary, so confirm the exact rate.
Wilshire Metro Hostel
1-star
Wilshire / central Los Angeles3.5
Budget hostel-style option in central Los Angeles with free Wi-Fi and parking; dorm and private-room rates vary, so confirm the exact room type.
Ramada by Wyndham Hawthorne/LA Stadium
3-star
Hawthorne2.6
Hawthorne budget option with breakfast, free parking, outdoor pool and hot tub listed; flagged as a great-price capture for the stay window. Confirm current reviews and rate.
Local transport
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
metro
Estimated costApprox. USD 1.75 one way; free 2-hour transfers with a TAP card
Best forLAX to Downtown Los Angeles via C/K/E Metro lines
Take the free shuttle from LAX terminals to Aviation/LAX C Line station, then transfer to the K and E lines toward Downtown. Confirm live service changes before travel.
bus
Estimated costApprox. USD 9.75 one way on LAX FlyAway; confirm current fare
Best forLAX to Union Station via LAX FlyAway
LAX FlyAway offers a direct bus link to Union Station in Downtown Los Angeles; allow extra time for traffic and check the current schedule.
taxi
Estimated costApprox. USD 45-65 by taxi or rideshare; surge pricing possible
Best forLAX to Downtown Los Angeles
Ride-hailing pickups at LAX are at the LAXit lot, reached by a free terminal shuttle. Taxis are metered; confirm the final fare in the app or meter.
taxi
Estimated costApprox. USD 35-55 by taxi or rideshare from BUR
Best forHollywood Burbank (BUR) to Los Angeles
BUR is north of the city and has fewer long-haul flights; allow extra time for road transfer and confirm live traffic.
taxi
Estimated costApprox. USD 35-50 by taxi or rideshare from LGB
Best forLong Beach (LGB) to Los Angeles
LGB is a compact airport south of Los Angeles; rideshare and taxi ranks are small, so check pickup instructions on arrival.
parking
Estimated costApprox. USD 20-45 per day in Downtown LA garages
Best forDowntown Los Angeles parking garages near the venue
Venue parking rates were not captured. Confirm event-day pricing, height restrictions and pre-booking options with the venue before driving.
taxi
Estimated costApprox. USD taxi/rideshare from LAX to venue (estimate; confirm before travel)
Best forLos Angeles International (LAX) to Los Angeles
Approx. 30-60 min by road to central Los Angeles, traffic dependent; Primary international gateway for the Los Angeles nursing education summit. Connect to Downtown via LAX FlyAway bus, the free shuttle to Aviation/LAX C Line with K and E line transfers, or taxi/rideshare from th
Plan your trip
Visa & entry documents
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.
Visa not required
ATA Carnet: check with organiser
Weather
October in Los Angeles is typically warm and dry, with daytime highs around 24-27 C (75-80 F) and overnight lows around 14-17 C (57-63 F). Rain is uncommon but possible; confirm the forecast before travel.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
US networks use GSM/LTE/5G; check your phone bands and roaming plan before departure. An eSIM or prepaid US SIM is a practical backup. US power is 120V with Type A/B plugs, so bring an adapter from the UK or EU. Venue Wi-Fi availability was not captured; confirm access with the organiser.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Tipping
Restaurants in Los Angeles typically expect a 15-20 percent tip; check whether service is already included for larger parties.
Business dress
Business casual is typical for nursing education sessions; bring a light layer because conference rooms are often air-conditioned.
Badge pickup
Plan to collect your badge before the first session on 19 October 2026 and keep a photo ID with you.
Local transport etiquette
Tap on and off with a TAP card or contactless card on LA Metro; let passengers exit trains first and keep bags clear of aisles.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
Destination: LAX
Book into LAX for the widest international connections and direct Metro/transit links; compare BUR for domestic connections and LGB for a smaller airport. For October 2026, confirm visa or ESTA status before booking and allow a buffer for Los Angeles traffic. No airfare prices are captured for this event.
Visa
Business visitors to the United States normally travel on a B-1 visitor visa for business, a B-2 for tourism, or a combined B-1/B-2; check eligibility for the Visa Waiver Program if you hold a qualifying passport.
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
The U.S. Department of State visitor visa page states that visitor visas are nonimmigrant visas for persons entering the United States temporarily for business (B-1), tourism (B-2), or a combination of both (B-1/B-2). USAGov also publishes tourist visa application and renewal guidance. Processing times and fees were not captured; confirm current figures on the official pages before booking travel.
OfficialTransport
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Los Angeles International (LAX): Approx. 30-60 min by road to central Los Angeles, traffic dependent; Hollywood Burbank (BUR): Approx. 25-45 min by road to Downtown, traffic dependent; Long Beach (LGB): Approx. 35-55 min by road to Downtown, traffic dependent. Allow road or rail time to Los Angeles; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Los Angeles: Downtown Los Angeles (L.A. LIVE): JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE; LAX Airport corridor: Renaissance Los Angeles Airport Hotel; LAX Airport corridor: Holiday Inn Express Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG.
Ride-hail: Uber and Lyft operate across Los Angeles. At LAX, ride-hailing pickups are at the LAXit lot, reached by a free shuttle from the terminals; allow 15-20 extra minutes. Approximate fares to Downtown run USD 45-65, with surge pricing possible. Confirm the in-app pickup point before you land.
Public transit: LA Metro's rail lines (including the B, D, K and E lines) and bus network link Downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood, Universal City and Santa Monica. A single ride is USD 1.75 with free transfers for two hours; load a TAP card or tap a contactless card at station gates. From LAX, the free shuttle to Aviation/LAX connects to the C Line, with transfers to the K and E lines for Downtown.
Parking: Downtown Los Angeles parking garages commonly charge around USD 20-45 per day; venue parking rates were not captured. Confirm event-day pricing and height restrictions with the venue, and arrive early on 19 October 2026.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: October 2026 in Los Angeles
Temperature: Daytime highs approx. 24-27 C (75-80 F); overnight lows approx. 14-17 C (57-63 F).
Seasonality: October is typically dry in Los Angeles with a low chance of rain; hurricane-season disruption is not a typical concern for the city. Check the forecast before travel.
Packing: Pack light layers, business casual clothing for sessions, a light jacket for air-conditioned rooms, comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen and sunglasses; add a compact umbrella in case of an unseasonal shower.
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at 25th Global Summit on Nursing Education and Practice (GSNEP 2026) usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
Day 14-10
Confirm your visa or ESTA route (B-1 business visitor, B-2 tourism or B-1/B-2) and book any U.S. Department of State appointment early; processing times are not published for this event.
Day 10-7
Choose your registration tier on nursingeducationmeetings.com: captured in-person rates are Presenter USD 999, Listener USD 899 and Student USD 599, with virtual tiers also listed.
Day 7-5
Book a hotel in Downtown/L.A. LIVE or the LAX corridor; captured samples for 19-20 October 2026 ranged from about USD 158 at Fairfield El Segundo to USD 255 at JW Marriott L.A. LIVE.
Day 5-3
Reserve flights into LAX for the widest international connections; plan the LAX FlyAway bus, the C/K/E Metro lines or a rideshare, and allow 30-60 min to central Los Angeles.
Day 3-1
Load a TAP card or contactless card for LA Metro, download the LA Metro app, and check the October forecast for warm days and cool evenings.
Day 1
Prepare your session notes or presentation if attending as a Presenter, and pack business casual clothing plus a light jacket for air-conditioned rooms.
Day 0
Arrive early on 19 October 2026 for badge pickup and the Bridging Education and Practice opening sessions; keep your registration confirmation handy.
Sample visitor itinerary
Route-optimised day
Day 1 · morning
Registration and hall orientation at Los Angeles
Day 2 · core sessions
Supplier meetings and product demos
Day 3 · wrap-up
Final negotiations and follow-up
Networking spots
225th Global Summit on Nursing Education and Practice (GSNEP 2026) registration concourse
Los Angeles
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Los Angeles
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget
Costs & budget
Build your working budget
Adjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
Estimated budget
Live estimate
- Hotel × 2 nights$300.00
- Per diem × 2$150.00
Estimated total$450.00
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Cost reference
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
visitor_ticket
visitor · General admission
USD 999 / per person
organiser_published
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
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| visitor_ticket | visitor | General admission | USD 999 / per person | organiser_published |
Decision
Visit, exhibit, or skip?
Should you go?
Use this quick check to decide whether 25th Global Summit on Nursing Education and Practice (GSNEP 2026) fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
For 25th Global Summit on Nursing Education and Practice (GSNEP 2026), what is your primary role on the show floor?
Decision matrix
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
You want to benchmark nursing education practice under the Bridging Education and Practice theme and meet accreditation and simulation suppliers in one trip.
Best for
Nursing educators, clinical training leads and deans comparing curricula, simulation equipment and CPD providers across the two summit days.
Min. budget
$400.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks ahead to register, secure a U.S. visa appointment and book LAX flights.
Risks
Timed session schedule was not captured - confirm the agenda on nursingeducationmeetings.com before booking travel.
Conference hotels are concentrated in the LAX corridor and Downtown LA, so late booking raises rates.
exhibit
Your product maps to nursing curricula, clinical skills training or workforce recruitment and you want direct access to programme directors.
Best for
Simulation vendors, nursing schools recruiting students, credentialing bodies and digital learning platforms targeting nurse educators.
Min. budget
$2,500.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, U.S. visa processing and freight of demonstration equipment.
Risks
Stand and sponsorship pricing was not published in captured sources - request the prospectus from the organiser.
A 25th anniversary summit attracts senior educators but the exhibitor floor size is not documented.
skip
Your portfolio does not address nursing education, clinical training or CPD buyers, or a two-day Los Angeles trip outweighs the expected lead volume.
Best for
Suppliers of acute-care capital equipment or consumer health products with no nursing education angle.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
No major risks listed.
FAQs & glossary
Answers
Frequently asked
Glossary
- GSNEP
- Global Summit on Nursing Education and Practice, the annual summit series whose 25th edition runs 19-20 October 2026 in Los Angeles, United States, with a virtual component.
- CPD
- Continuing Professional Development, the credit-bearing learning nurses complete to maintain licensure and advance clinical practice.
- Clinical simulation
- Scenario-based training with manikins and task trainers used by nursing schools to rehearse patient care before placement.
- B-1 visa
- The U.S. nonimmigrant visitor visa category for temporary business travel such as conferences and professional meetings.
- TAP card
- The stored-value card used on LA Metro buses and rail, also replaceable by contactless bank card taps at gates and readers.
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Also known as
Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
- 25th Global Summit on Nursing Education and Practice (GSNEP 2026)
- Global Summit 2026
- Global Summit Los Angeles 2026
- Nursing Education 2026
- Nursing Education Los Angeles 2026
- Practice 2026
- Practice Los Angeles 2026
- GSNEP Los Angeles 2026
- Los Angeles United States
- Healthcare Conference Los Angeles 2026
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