Celebrate 50 Years of NAFA VCU
Our most popular annual meeting returns to Walt Disney World
Program Overview
Trusted for 50 years, NAFA VCU is the continuing education division of VCU Nurse Anesthesia, home to one of the nation's top-ranked nurse anesthesia programs and Virginia's first cardiovascular perfusion program.
Join us for our most popular event of the year, where education meets inspiration in a setting like no other. Whether you're here for continuing education, networking, or simply to connect with leaders in perfusion, this is the place to be.
We offer diverse, clinically relevant content delivered by outstanding speakers. Based on a preliminary agenda, we are anticipating 24+ Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion. Please check back later for final approved CEU total.
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.
Perfusionists and CRNAs. Side-by-Side Meetings. Shared Impact.
Our meeting features dedicated specialty tracks and collaborative sessions designed to strengthen the perioperative team.
View the Schedule | Meet the Speakers | Meet the Sponsors & Exhibitors | Explore Disney Accommodations
Stay in the Magic
- Walk to Disney's EPCOT or boat to Disney's Hollywood Studios right from the venue 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
- Register to receive the reservation link for group rate accommodations at Disney's Yacht Club Resort and specially-priced theme park tickets.
Special Offers
Celebrating 50 Years of NAFA VCU
50 Years. First 50 Tickets. $77.
Monday, November 29, 2026
8:30 – 10:00 pm
Terrace des Fleurs at EPCOT
In honor of NAFA's founding in 1977, the first 50 tickets to our NAFA VCU ‘Luminous’ Fireworks Dessert Reception at EPCOT will be available for $77 each ($135 value).
*EPCOT ticket required—purchase separately on own. Specially-priced theme park tickets (including after 1 pm and 5 pm tickets) are available.
Pre-Conference Session - 5 hours
Influencing Outcomes: Communication and Collaboration in High-Stakes Patient Care
Jane Long, EdD, CPC, DASSM
Sunday, November 28, 2027
7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cardiovascular perfusionists and CRNAs practice in complex, high-stakes environments where communication and collaboration are as critical as clinical expertise. Drawing on principles from Crucial Conversations® and Crucial Influence®, this interactive workshop explores strategies for addressing concerns, influencing decisions, and strengthening teamwork to improve patient outcomes. Through discussion and case-based examples, you will learn practical approaches to enhance communication, accountability, decision-making, and team effectiveness across the healthcare continuum.
Registration
Sunday, November 28, 2027 – Thursday, December 2, 2027
In-Person
Includes livestream access to lectures
Full Conference + Influencing Workshop Package (Sunday-Thursday) - $1,550
Full Conference Registration (Monday - Thursday) - $950
Influencing Outcomes Workshop Only (Sunday) - $650
NAFA VCU ‘Luminous’ Reception at EPCOT*
$135 – Adults and children 10+
$85 – Children 3-9
Virtual Livestream via Zoom
Attend as many virtual days as you like (Monday-Thursday) with a flat registration fee.
Live Virtual via Zoom – $600
Super Early Bird
Register by January 15, 2027
In-Person
Includes livestream access to lectures
- Full Conference + Influencing Workshop Package (Sunday-Thursday) - $1,250
- Full Conference Registration (Monday-Thursday) - $750
- Influencing Outcomes Workshop Only (Sunday) - $525
‘Luminous’ Reception at EPCOT*
- $125 – Adults and children 10+
- $75 – Children 3-9
Virtual Livestream
Attend as many virtual days as you like (Monday - Thursday) with a flat registration fee.
- Live Virtual via Zoom – $400
Early Bird
Register by May 15, 2027
In-Person
Includes livestream access to lectures
- Full Conference + Influencing Workshop Package (Sunday-Thursday) - $1,450
- Full Conference Registration (Monday-Thursday) - $850
- Influencing Outcomes Workshop Only (Sunday) - $625
‘Luminous’ Reception at EPCOT*
- $125 – Adults and children 10+
- $75 – Children 3-9
Virtual Livestream
Attend as many virtual days as you like (Monday-Thursday) with a flat registration fee.
- Live Virtual via Zoom – $500
*Separate EPCOT ticket required—purchase on own.
Specially-priced theme park tickets (including after 1 pm and 5 pm tickets) are available.
View the Schedule | Meet the Speakers | Meet the Sponsors & Exhibitors | Explore Disney Accommodations
ABCP Category I Approved CEUs
Based on a preliminary agenda, we are anticipating 24 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion. Please check back later for final approved CEU total.
Cancellation & Refund Policies
You may cancel your registration up until October 15, 2027 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 26 – Thursday, November 30, 2028
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
Join us for our NAFA VCU 47th Annual Meeting – Advancing Cardiovascular Perfusion – Fall Disney 2028.