EDGE 2026 - Call for Abstracts
Thank you for your interest in submitting an abstract for consideration at EDGE. EDGE stands for Educate, Develop, Grow, Engage – some of the most important values of nurse anesthesiology educators. Join us Feb. 4-7, 2026, in Louisville, KY, for a fresh, CRNA-inspired experience centered on innovative teaching, deeper personal connections, and professional growth.
Submission Deadlines and Notifications Submission Deadline: May 1, 2025 at 11:59 pm CST Grading Deadline: July 25, 2025 Notification Deadline: All presenters will be notified of their acceptance status no later than September 8, 2025.
Please review the following information before submitting your abstract: • Abstracts submitted will be accepted as podium presentations. • AANA will accept up to two (2) abstracts per presenter. Please ensure that all email addresses of the presenters are accurate, as this will be the sole method of communication regarding acceptance. • Education sessions will be 30-90 minutes in length, including time for participant question and answer. Note: The AANA has the right to change the allotted amount of time upon acceptance. • Abstracts are reviewed and graded blindly by the AANA Education Committee and invited expert graders.
New for EDGE 2026: Abstract submissions will be submitted under one of the following topics:
Sessions at EDGE will explore and exemplify cutting edge content and topics in nurse anesthesiology education. Keep this in mind as you select your topic, write the session title, and develop the abstract.
The AANA is a non-profit organization. Upon acceptance presenters will be provided with a speaker agreement.
Submission Deadlines and Notifications Submission Deadline: May 1, 2025 at 11:59 pm CST Grading Deadline: July 25, 2025 Notification Deadline: All presenters will be notified of their acceptance status no later than September 8, 2025.
Please review the following information before submitting your abstract: • Abstracts submitted will be accepted as podium presentations. • AANA will accept up to two (2) abstracts per presenter. Please ensure that all email addresses of the presenters are accurate, as this will be the sole method of communication regarding acceptance. • Education sessions will be 30-90 minutes in length, including time for participant question and answer. Note: The AANA has the right to change the allotted amount of time upon acceptance. • Abstracts are reviewed and graded blindly by the AANA Education Committee and invited expert graders.
New for EDGE 2026: Abstract submissions will be submitted under one of the following topics:
- Educate: Highlight innovative approaches to nurse anesthesia education, including advancements in simulation, artificial intelligence, and beyond..
- Develop: Explore strategies for personal and professional growth as an educator in nurse anesthesia.
- Grow: Learn how to build meaningful connections with peers and mentor future CRNAs.
- Engage: Discover impactful ways to implement new strategies in nurse anesthesia education programs.
Sessions at EDGE will explore and exemplify cutting edge content and topics in nurse anesthesiology education. Keep this in mind as you select your topic, write the session title, and develop the abstract.
The AANA is a non-profit organization. Upon acceptance presenters will be provided with a speaker agreement.