Our most popular annual meeting returns to Walt Disney World in Fall 2025.
Program Overview
Enhance your practice
Our conference includes up to 27 Class A CE with our signature NAFA programming of diverse and clinically-relevant content delivered by outstanding speakers.
We offer diverse and clinically-relevant content delivered by outstanding speakers and opportunities to earn the first CRNA microcredentials in the nurse anesthesiology specialty.
We schedule the lecture program to start and end early, giving you the content you need and plenty of time to enjoy the resort and parks.
View the Schedule | Meet the Speakers | Meet the Sponsors & Exhibitors
Stay in the Magic
- Walk to Disney's EPCOT or boat to Disney's Hollywood Studios right from the resort.
- Take convenient complimentary Disney bus to Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs from onsite bus stop.
- Steps to Disney's Boardwalk entertainment district
Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resorts
- Register to receive the group link for reservations at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort and specially-priced theme park tickets.
- Save with our exclusive group rate of $301 plus tax per night. Children 17 and younger stay free in an adult room with existing bedding.
Savings
- New! Save up to $400 with our Super Early Bird rate.
- Register early to save on registration fees and to secure your group rate room before we sell out. Extended resort stays available so you even can spend Thanksgiving at Disney!
- Mark Your Calendars
- Super Early Bird rate – register by March 15, 2025
- Early Bird rate—register by July 15, 2025
Special Offers
Registration Giveaway
Register* to be automatically entered to win one of two NAFA VCU Conference Registrations, compliments of National Partners in Healthcare. Winners can use the complimentary registrations at any of our upcoming CE events in 2025 or 2026.
*Registrants from Disney 2025 and VA Beach 2025 entered to win – 2 registrations winners in total.
Disney Gift Card Giveaway
Register to be automatically entered to win one of five $100 Disney Gift Cards, compliments of Soothing Scents. The earlier you register, the more chances you have to win in our staggered drawings. Check out our latest giveaway winners.
NAFA VCU ‘Luminous’ Fireworks Dessert Reception at EPCOT - Ticketed
Monday, December 1, 2025 from 8 – 10 pm
Meet us at the Terrace des Fleurs, nestled between the France Pavilion and the picturesque World Showcase Lagoon. The Luminous: The Symphony of Us show includes fireworks, fountains, music and lights set to an original composition with selections from the Disney songbook.
The reception includes Disney signature desserts, coffee, tea, lemonade and bar service for 1 hour prior to the ‘Luminous’ show in our exclusive viewing area.
Note: Please be sure to wear your reception wristband for entry into the viewing area. The fireworks show may be cancelled and reception venue may change due to inclement weather.
Reception Tickets
$135 – Adults and children 10+
$85—Children 3-9
*Separate EPCOT ticket required—purchase on your own.
Specially-priced theme park tickets (including after 1 pm and 5 pm tickets) are available.
New! Free Reception Tickets with registration package
The first 10 preconference workshop registrants with a full conference registration package receive 2 complimentary tickets* to our NAFA VCU ‘Luminous’ Fireworks Dessert Reception at EPCOT ($270 value).
*EPCOT ticket required—purchase separately on own. RSVP required for complimentary tickets; additional tickets for guests are available for purchase.
Pre-Conference Workshop - 5 Class A CE
CRNA Crucial Influence: Applying the Science of Leading Change
Sunday, November 30, 2025
7:00 am - 12:00 pm
In this adapted program for CRNAs, we'll explore the science of behavior change to improve accountability, safety, quality, engagement, and more. We'll provide an overview of the Crucial Influence Model and analyze impactful case studies that illuminate model results. We'll identify several change-needing situations CRNAs encounter and develop vital behavior scenarios that address these safety, patient welfare, organizational cohesion, and relationship concerns.
Registration
Monday, December 1 - Thursday, December 4, 2025
In-Person
Includes live virtual access to lectures
Preconference Workshop - $699
Full Conference - $1,050
Two Day - $700
One Day - $325
‘Luminous’ Reception at EPCOT*
$135 – Adults and children 10+
$85 – Children 3-9
Virtual
Attend as many virtual days as you like with one fee
Live Virtual via Zoom – $599
Super Early Bird
Register by March 15, 2025
In-Person
Includes live virtual access to lectures
- Preconference Workshop - $499
- Full Conference - $850
- Two Day - $600
- One Day - $275
‘Luminous’ Reception at EPCOT*
- $125 – Adults and children 10+
- $75 – Children 3-9
Virtual
Attend as many virtual days as you like with one fee
- Live Virtual via Zoom – $399
Early Bird
Register by July 15, 2025
In-Person
Includes live virtual access to lectures
- Preconference Workshop - $599
- Full Conference - $950
- Two Day - $650
- One Day - $300
‘Luminous’ Reception at EPCOT*
- $125 – Adults and children 10+
- $75 – Children 3-9
Virtual
Attend as many virtual days as you like with one fee
- Live Virtual via Zoom – $499
*Separate EPCOT ticket required—purchase on own.
Specially-priced theme park tickets (including after 1 pm and 5 pm tickets) are available.
Meet the Speakers | View the Schedule | Meet the Sponsors & Exhibitors
Year after year, NAFA provides a wonderful anesthesia learning opportunity. The lectures are always pertinent to current practice, and the schedule allows time to enjoy Disney World with your family!
— NAFA meeting attendee
Immerse Yourself in the Magic.
Our exclusive group rate of $301 plus tax will save you hundreds of dollars compared to regular Disney resort rates, with no additional mandatory resort fees.
Disney Resort hotels feature the same legendary storytelling, detail and Guest service found in the theme parks. Enjoy the ease and convenience of getting around and enjoy more time in the parks.
By staying at this deluxe Disney resort, NAFA registrants will enjoy early park entry, deals for admission after 1 p.m., bonus visits when you buy 2-day or longer park tickets, and free transportation among parks within all of Walt Disney World.
And yes, there’s plenty of time for Disney.
Questions? Contact us at nafa@vcu.edu.
As to Disney properties/artwork: © Disney
AANA Prior Approved CE
NAFA VCU will apply to the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology for 27 Class A CE.
Note: The virtual program is 22 Class A CE. The 5 CE pre-conference workshop is in-person only. The final program is subject to change.
Cancellation & Refund Policies
You may cancel your registration up until October 15, 2025 to receive a full refund minus a $50 administrative fee. After that date, no refunds will be given. Cancellations must be received via email at NAFA@vcu.edu.
In the unlikely case that an event is cancelled or postponed due to insufficient enrollments or unforeseen circumstances, the NAFA will fully refund registration fees, but cannot be held responsible for any other expenses, including change or cancellation charges, to include but not limited to airlines, hotels, travel agencies, or other organizations.
Save the Dates
Sunday, November 29, 2026 – Thursday, December 3, 2026
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
Join us for our NAFA VCU 45th Annual Anesthesia Meeting – Fall Disney.