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Event overview
Overview
The NSNA Midyear Conference is an annual event that provides nursing students with opportunities to learn, network, and engage with industry leaders.
Scheduled for October 29-31, 2026, in Charlotte, North Carolina, this conference features a variety of educational workshops, panels, and exhibits tailored for nursing students.
Attendees will gain insights from top nursing professionals and enhance their skills through interactive sessions, including a live NCLEX-RN Review.
TL;DR
- 1Dates and Venue: The NSNA Midyear Conference takes place from October 29 to 31, 2026, in Charlotte, North Carolina.
- 2Scale and Focus: This conference is a key event for nursing students, featuring educational workshops and networking opportunities.
- 3Organiser: Hosted by the National Student Nurses' Association, more information can be found at nsnamidyear.org.
- 4Buyer Authority: Attendees include nursing students and faculty from across the United States.
- 5Entry: Registration is required; early bird rates are available until October 30, 2026.
Why visit
Attending the NSNA Midyear Conference offers nursing students a chance to enhance their education through specialized workshops and networking with peers and professionals. Participants can learn about career development, gain insights from experienced leaders, and prepare for their future roles in healthcare. Session on the agenda: am - 1:15 pmRead more. Session on the agenda: AM - 12:00 PM 🎓 1. .... Session on the agenda: The National Student Nurses' Association.
Why exhibit
Exhibiting at the NSNA Midyear Conference allows organizations to connect with future nursing professionals, showcase their products and services, and enhance brand visibility within the nursing community. This is an excellent opportunity to engage with a dedicated audience and support the professional development of nursing students.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Nursing students seeking educational opportunities
Faculty advisors looking for resources and networking
Healthcare organizations interested in recruiting talent
NCLEX vendors providing exam preparation resources
Publishers offering nursing education materials
Career development professionals offering guidance
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Schools and colleges of nursing recruiting prospective students at booth level
Healthcare systems and hospitals with new-graduate residency and internship pipelines
NCLEX review and test-prep vendors offering mini-review and full courses
Nursing textbook, reference and digital resource publishers
Professional nursing associations, specialty certifying bodies and honor societies
Healthcare technology and clinical simulation companies serving nursing education
Staffing and recruitment firms hiring new-graduate RNs
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Nursing education resources and materials
NCLEX preparation tools and services
Career development resources for nursing students
Healthcare technology solutions
Networking platforms for nursing professionals
Workshops and training sessions for nursing skills
Location & Facilities
Venue
Charlotte Convention Center
Charlotte, United States
Facilities
Parking
Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte 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: Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte 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 Charlotte Convention Center for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Entry & tickets
General admission
NSNA Members - Conference and NCLEX Review
95General admission
Non-Members - Conference and NCLEX Review
155
What's on
Programme
3
Seminar
1
Event days
0:05–7:30
Typical time
Thursday, Oct 29, 2026
0:05
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Seminar
11:00
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Seminar
7:30
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Seminar
Intelligence
Market context
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Charlotte, United States
Why it matters
Attending the NSNA Midyear Conference offers nursing students a chance to enhance their education through specialized workshops and networking with peers and professionals. Participants can learn about career development, gain insights from experienced leaders, and prepare for their future roles in healthcare.
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Plan your trip
Travel & logistics
Local currency · USD
Hotel tiers
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charlotte Southwest
midscale
Southwest Charlotte4.1
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charlotte Southeast - Matthews
midscale
Southeast Charlotte (Matthews)4.2
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charlotte-Concord-I-85
midscale
Concord (I-85 corridor)4.2
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charlotte Airport
midscale
Charlotte Douglas Airport area4.3
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charlotte NE - University Area
midscale
Northeast Charlotte (University Area)4.2
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Mill by IHG
midscale
Fort Mill, South Carolina (south of Charlotte)4.4
Local transport
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
Light rail (LYNX Blue Line)
Estimated costApprox. USD 2.20-3.00 single journey; confirm current CATS fares
Best forLYNX Blue Line from south Charlotte and the I-485 park-and-ride through Uptown, with the convention center a short walk from 7th Street station
Bus (CATS)
Estimated costApprox. USD 2.20 single ride; a day pass costs a few dollars more and is usually better value for repeated trips
Best forCharlotte Area Transit System buses connecting suburban hotels and the airport corridor with Uptown
Streetcar (CityLYNX Gold Line)
Estimated costFree to ride
Best forCityLYNX Gold Line linking Uptown and the Elizabeth neighbourhood
Rideshare
Estimated costApprox. USD 25-35 for a standard rideshare trip, before surge
Best forCharlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to the Charlotte Convention Center
Taxi
Estimated costApprox. USD 30-40 metered fare plus tip
Best forCharlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Charlotte Convention Center
Taxi / rideshare
Estimated costApprox. USD 45-65 for the trip, depending on traffic on I-85
Best forConcord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA) to Charlotte Convention Center
Intercity coach / car
Estimated costApprox. USD 90-120 by car or rideshare; intercity coach, where available, prices lower but takes longer
Best forPiedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Charlotte Convention Center
Walk
Estimated costFree
Best forUptown hotels to the Charlotte Convention Center
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
Late October in Charlotte is mild and changeable: afternoon highs typically sit in the mid 60s to high 70s F (about 18-25 C) while nights fall toward 40-50 F (4-10 C). Rain is possible but October is one of the drier months, so pack a compact umbrella and a light layer for air-conditioned session rooms rather than heavy rain gear.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
US visitors can rely on their domestic carrier plan; international attendees should buy a travel eSIM before departure or a prepaid SIM on arrival at CLT. The conference hotel and the Charlotte Convention Center provide Wi-Fi for on-site work, but exhibitor hall networks congest at peak break times, so download the schedule and any NCLEX review material before you enter the hall.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Conference tone
NSNA MidYear is a student-nursing meeting, so the atmosphere is friendly and career-focused. Business casual is the norm; suits are uncommon outside exhibitor staffing and official ceremonies.
Tipping
US tipping practice applies in Charlotte: 15-20 percent at table-service restaurants, a dollar or two per drink at bars, and a few dollars for hotel housekeeping.
Badges and access
Wear your badge in the convention center and the exhibit hall. Session rooms, the NCLEX-RN review and the hall may have different access rules, so check your registration tier before queuing.
Local transport etiquette
Queue for the LYNX Blue Line platforms and let riders exit before boarding. On CATS buses, exact fare or a contactless tap is expected; drivers do not carry large amounts of change.
Alcohol and age
The US drinking age is 21 and ID is checked, which matters for a student audience where many attendees are under 21. Alcohol is not permitted in convention center session rooms.
Weather and dress
Charlotte is casual by East Coast standards but session rooms are heavily air conditioned. A light jacket or cardigan over business casual is the practical choice for three days indoors.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
Google Flights sampling for New York JFK to Charlotte CLT on 29 October 2026 returned best fares from USD 414 round trip in economy, with nonstop block time around 2 hours. Charlotte is an American Airlines hub, so nonstop options are plentiful from the East Coast and Midwest and thinner from the West Coast. Booking roughly one to four months ahead is usually cheapest for a late-October conference week; flying in on Wednesday 28 October and out on Saturday 31 October or Sunday 1 November avoids the Thursday morning rush and typically prices better than a Friday return.
Visa
Most international attendees need a US B-1 business visitor visa unless they qualify for the Visa Waiver Program; Canadian and VWP-eligible travellers should confirm current ESTA rules on official US government sites.
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
Apply via the DS-160 form and schedule an interview at a US embassy or consulate; visa interviews should be booked well ahead of the 29-31 October 2026 conference dates.
OfficialTransport
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Use the nearest international airport serving Charlotte; Metro, train or taxi links are typically available to the venue district.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Charlotte Convention Center: Southwest Charlotte: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charlotte Southwest; Southeast Charlotte (Matthews): Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charlotte Southeast - Matthews; Concord (I-85 corridor): Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charlotte-Concord-I-85.
Ride-hail: Uber and Lyft both operate across Charlotte and are the default way to reach the convention center from airport, suburban and South Carolina hotels. At Charlotte Douglas International, follow signs to the designated rideshare pickup zone rather than hailing at the terminal curb. Expect surge pricing during the Thursday morning arrival peak, and set your drop-off pin to the convention center's main entrance on South College Street to avoid being dropped on the far side of the building.
Public transit: Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) runs the LYNX Blue Line light rail, the free CityLYNX Gold Line streetcar, local and express buses, and paratransit. The Blue Line is the most useful for conference attendees: it runs through Uptown with 7th Street station a short walk from the Charlotte Convention Center, and park-and-ride lots at the southern end let drivers leave the car outside the center. Fares are paid by contactless tap or exact cash, and service is less frequent at weekends, so check the CATS site for the timetable on 29-31 October 2026.
Parking: The Charlotte Convention Center sits beside large Uptown parking decks, and event-day rates and availability shift with other arena and convention activity, so arrive early or pre-book where the deck allows it. The NSNA travel page lists self-parking at the conference hotel at USD 25 per night and valet at USD 38 per night if you stay there. If you commute from a suburban hotel, compare the deck rate against a LYNX Blue Line park-and-ride plus a light rail ticket before deciding to drive into Uptown.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: October 2026
Temperature: Daily highs typically 64-77 F (about 18-25 C) with overnight lows 40-50 F (about 4-10 C) for late October in Charlotte; treat these as seasonal norms rather than an official forecast.
Seasonality: October is one of Charlotte's drier months, with rainfall easing through the month from roughly 3.4 inches at the start toward lower rolling totals by the end. Occasional fronts still bring a wet day, and hurricane remnants occasionally push moisture inland from the coast, so check a forecast in the final 72 hours.
Packing: Pack layers rather than one heavy coat: mild afternoons, cool mornings and cold air-conditioned session rooms. Bring business casual for three conference days, comfortable shoes for the convention center and Uptown blocks, a light rain jacket or compact umbrella, and a refillable water bottle. If you are attending the NCLEX-RN review, add a notebook or tablet for practice questions.
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at National Student Nurses' Association Midyear Conference - NSNA usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
T-1
Two weeks out: confirm your NSNA MidYear registration tier (member or non-member, with or without the NCLEX-RN review) and check whether the review session needs a separate seat selection.
T-2
Print or screenshot your confirmation, since badge pickup at the Charlotte Convention Center runs from the first morning of the 29-31 October 2026 conference.
T-3
Book flights into Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) and, if you are staying in Uptown, a hotel within walking distance of the convention center.
T-4
Reserve your hotel night by night for 28 October to 1 November if you want to arrive the evening before and leave after the closing session.
T-5
Download the schedule from nsnamidyear.org and mark the keynote, the NCLEX-RN review blocks and any concurrent sessions you do not want to miss.
T-6
If you are job hunting, update your resume to one page and prepare a 30-second introduction for hospital, health-system and school recruiters staffing the exhibit hall.
T-7
Check with your school whether the conference counts toward clinical or class hours and get any required pre-approval in writing before you travel.
T-8
Pack business casual for sessions plus comfortable shoes, because Uptown blocks and the convention center halls add up over three days.
T-9
Set a light rain layer and a warm outer layer aside: late-October Charlotte afternoons are mild but mornings and meeting rooms run cool.
T-10
Load the CATS transit app or check charlottenc.gov/CATS so you know your bus or LYNX Blue Line option before you arrive.
T-11
Confirm your payment card works for US contactless transit and rideshare, and tell your bank you are travelling if you are coming from abroad.
T-12
Prepare questions for the NSNA career and NCLEX-focused sessions rather than arriving without a list, since the student audience is large and Q&A time is short.
Sample visitor itinerary
Route-optimised day
Day 1 · morning
Registration and hall orientation at Charlotte Convention Center
Day 2 · core sessions
Supplier meetings and product demos
Day 3 · wrap-up
Final negotiations and follow-up
Networking spots
2National Student Nurses' Association Midyear Conference - NSNA registration concourse
Charlotte Convention Center
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Charlotte Convention Center
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$230.00
- Per diem × 2$150.00
Estimated total$380.00
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 95 / per person
organiser_published
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
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| visitor_ticket | visitor | General admission | USD 95 / per person | organiser_published |
Decision
Visit, exhibit, or skip?
Should you go?
Use this quick check to decide whether National Student Nurses' Association Midyear Conference - NSNA fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
For National Student Nurses' Association Midyear Conference - NSNA, 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 are a nursing student, faculty member or nurse leader using the Mini NCLEX-RN Review and career workshops alongside the exhibit hall.
Best for
Nursing students comparing NCLEX review options, new-graduate residencies and school or employer pipelines in one hall.
Min. budget
$400.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before 29 October 2026 for registration, flights and hotel in Uptown Charlotte.
Risks
Tentative schedule means session times can shift; confirm on the official schedule page before booking travel.
exhibit
Your booth message maps to student recruitment, new-graduate hiring or NCLEX and academic resource sales.
Best for
Nursing schools, healthcare systems, NCLEX vendors and publishers wanting face time with 300+ nursing students, educators and nurse leaders.
Min. budget
$2,500.00
Timeline
3-6 months ahead for booth booking, freight to Charlotte and recruitment collateral.
Risks
Booth pricing is not published on public pages captured; request the exhibitor prospectus from NSNA before committing.
skip
Your product does not speak to nursing students, faculty or nurse leaders, or your sector alignment with a student-focused conference is weak.
Best for
Suppliers outside nursing education, recruitment, NCLEX prep or academic publishing.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
No major risks listed.
FAQs & glossary
Answers
Frequently asked
Glossary
- NSNA
- National Student Nurses' Association, the US membership organisation that runs the Midyear Conference.
- NCLEX-RN
- The US licensing exam for registered nurses; the Midyear Conference includes a Mini NCLEX-RN Review study block.
- Midyear Conference
- NSNA's autumn gathering for nursing students, faculty and nurse leaders, distinct from the association's annual spring convention.
- CATS
- Charlotte Area Transit System, the agency running bus, light rail and streetcar services around the city.
- CLT
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport, the main gateway airport about 8 miles from central Charlotte.
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Also known as
Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
- NSNA Midyear Conference 2026
- National Student Nurses Association
- nursing conference Charlotte
- student nursing events
- nursing education workshops
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