Explore. Learn. Connect. In Alaska.
Program Overview
The Alaska Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AKANA) and Nurse Anesthesiology Faculty Associates (NAFA VCU) invite you to Anchorage, Alaska, for our inaugural Biannual Nurse Anesthesiology Conference.
Join us for a continuing education experience that’s as inspiring as the landscape featuring:
- Clinically-relevant lectures delivered by nationally recognized speakers
- Hands-on workshops to apply the latest evidence-based practices and refine your technique
- Opportunities to earn the first CRNA microcredentials in the nurse anesthesiology specialty
Whether you practice in a busy urban hospital, a remote rural clinic, or anywhere in between, this conference brings together CRNAs from Alaska and the Lower 48 for an energizing opportunity to grow your expertise, share experiences, and build lasting professional connections.
Trusted for over 45 years, NAFA VCU is a cornerstone of one of the top nurse anesthesia programs in the nation—committed to advancing excellence in nurse anesthesiology education and practice.
Anchorage Essentials
Getting to Anchorage - Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport serves more than 5 million passengers annually. Planes from more than 57 carriers utilize the airport, with nonstop service from many major U.S. airports.
On Arrival - The trip from the Anchorage airport to the hotel is about 6 miles. Taxis, ride-hailing services, rental car companies, hotel shuttles and buses are all available from the terminal.
Walkable Anchorage - We’ll be in the middle of a vibrant community. Downtown Anchorage is a pedestrian-friendly grid of streets, with numbered avenues running east to west, and lettered streets running north to south. In a few, compact blocks, you’ll find restaurants, brewpubs, coffee shops, tour companies, visitor information, and shops.
No Sales Tax - Anchorage has no sales tax, and neither does the state of Alaska. The price you see on the tag is the price at the register.
Meeting Venue & Accommodations
Join us at The Wildbirch Hotel in the heart of downtown Anchorage. Our group rate is $379 per night with complimentary parking for overnight guests.
Registration
Coming soon!
Experience Alaska
Summer is the perfect time to get out and enjoy Alaska.
Anchorage is an incredible place, with 1,500 resident moose, 60 nearby glaciers and surrounding parklands that seem to stretch on forever.
You can experience many activities from flightseeing to rail and glacier tours as day trips and return to the conference hotel in the evenings. Explore a snapshot of activities you can do in Anchorage and surrounding areas.