CANA Fall Meeting 2026
Friday, October 23, 2026 12:45 PM - Sunday, October 25, 2026 1:00 PM (PDT)
Description
Premium Education for Nurse Anesthesia Professionals
Join us in San Francisco, October 23–25, 2026, for a dynamic in-person conference designed specifically for nurse anesthesiologists and perioperative nursing professionals—including CRNAs, NARs/SNARs, and RNs—who are committed to advancing clinical excellence and shaping the future of anesthesia care.
CANA meetings bring together experienced clinicians, emerging leaders, educators, and residents from across the country for a weekend of connection, insight, and professional growth. Attendees can expect timely discussions focused on clinical practice trends, patient safety, evolving care models, professional advocacy, and innovations impacting nurse anesthesia and perioperative nursing—along with valuable opportunities to network face-to-face with peers and thought leaders in the field.
Whether you are a practicing CRNA, a nurse anesthesia resident or student preparing for boards, or an RN interested in advancing your role within anesthesia and perioperative services, this conference is designed to support your growth and amplify your impact.
Stay tuned for more session announcements and speaker highlights—we look forward to welcoming you to San Francisco for a collaborative, inspiring experience built for today's nurse anesthesia community.
This program is designed to meet the requirements for up to 14.75 MAC Ed CE credits. An application for credits is pending.
Schedule at a Glance
Schedule is subject to change. Please check back regularly.
| FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026 | |
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| 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Registration Open |
| 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | RN Workshop |
| 12:00 – 5:00 PM | Exhibitor Load-in |
| 12:45 – 1:00 PM | Opening Remarks |
| 1:00 – 1:30 PM | Educational Session |
| 1:30 – 2:30 PM | AI in Anesthesia |
| 2:30 – 4:00 PM | College Bowl – NorCal vs. SoCal |
| 4:00 – 5:30 PM | CANA Board & Members' Business Meeting Only open to current CANA members. |
| 5:30 – 7:00 PM | Exhibitor Fair |
| SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2026 | |
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| 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM | Registration Open |
| 6:30 – 8:00 AM | CANA Run Club |
| 7:30 – 8:30 AM | Breakfast with Exhibitors |
| 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM | Poster Session Current Nurse Anesthesia Residents (NARs) or DNAP/DNP Candidates who is a member of CANA are invited to present their DNP / DNAP projects at this year's Fall Meeting. Posters will be presented in a digital format. While presenters are not required to stand next to their posters, we encourage you to be prepared to answer any questions that may come up related to your research. Submission Deadline: October 4, 2026 Click here to submit your poster. |
| 8:30 – 8:45 AM | Welcome Remarks |
| 8:45 – 9:15 AM | A Special Presentation by the CANA Wellness Committee |
| 915 – 10:00 AM | GLP 1s Update + Stomach Ultrasound Pocus |
| 10:00 – 10:45 AM | Regional Anesthesia |
| 10:45 –11:15 AM | Break with Exhibitors |
| 11:15 – 12:00 PM | Sustainable Anesthesia |
| 12:00 – 12:45 PM | Educational Session |
| 12:45 – 2:15 PM | Working Lunch with Fisher & Paykel |
| 2:15 – 3:00 PM | CANA Wellness Committee Breakout Session – Tales from the Trenches |
| 2:15 – 3:00 PM | Educational Session |
| 3:00 – 4:00 PM | Mission Work in Anesthesia |
| 4:00 – 5:00 PM | RED Talks Use the form linked below to submit your DNAP / DNP research project for consideration to present at the CANA Fall Meeting, October 23 - 25, 2026, in San Francisco, CA. Each project that is selected will receive 15-20 minutes to present, including a period for Q&A (time dependent upon number of projects accepted). Accepted presenters will be required to use a provided presentation template. If accepted, each presenter will receive a $100 honorarium from CANA*, as well as the opportunity to win a cash prize from the CANA Foundation. Click here to submit your abstract by August 16, 2026. |
| 5:30 – 7:00 PM | CANA Foundation Fundraiser |
| SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2026 | |
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| 7:30 – 8:30 AM | Yoga & Sound Bath Workshop |
| 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM | Registration Open |
| 8:30 – 9:30 AM | Breakfast with Exhibitors |
| 9:30 – 9:45 AM | Welcome Remarks |
| 9:45 – 10:30 AM | Somatic Ketamine |
| 10:30 – 11:30 AM | Panel Discussion: Expanding Your Scope – The Business of Ketamine and Pain Management |
| 11:30 – 11:45 AM | Break with Exhibitors |
| 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM | Novel Means to Combat Addiction & The Role of the Nurse Anesthesiologist |
| 1:00 PM | Meeting Adjourns |
345 Stockton St.
San Francisco, CA 94108 United States