ENA Leadership Conference 2025
Connect Globally, Lead Locally
Dates: Jan. 30-31
Location: Omni Louisville Hotel
400 S. 2nd St.
Louisville, Kentucky
ENA Leadership Conference 2025
Connect Globally, Lead Locally
Welcome to ENA Leadership Conference 2025, taking place in Louisville, Kentucky. Leadership Conference is where ENA's member leaders from all levels embark on a transformative journey to enhance their leadership skills and build the pathway for the association's extended impact.
What's New
New Approach
ENA is evolving the event to meet the growing demand for leadership education and the cultivation of vital talents among nurse leaders in the ED. Now, all attendees are encouraged to explore all sessions. Though there will be some role-specific education, council and chapter leaders can sit in the ED Leaders sessions and vice versa.
State/Chapter Leaders Sessions
All ENA members are encouraged to attend regardless of holding an ENA leadership position. These sessions will include content for 2025 officers and ENA members interested in pursuing a council or chapter leadership role.
Sessions for council and chapter leaders will cover the roles and responsibilities of the president, president-elect, secretary, treasurer, secretary/treasurer, membership chair, government relations chair and TNCC chair listed in the State Council/Chapter Management portal. Learn key strategies of membership retention, marketing and fundraising for your state or chapter.
*ENA Leadership Conference 2025 sessions will be content-captured for registrants to view after the event. Please note that education is subject to change.
ED LEADERS Sessions
ENA is excited to continue to evolve the ED Leaders education. These sessions are designed to strengthen the knowledge foundation and improve the problem-solving and implementation skills of a cohort of ENA's dedicated nurse leaders. Learn best practices in areas including knowledge of health care environment, professionalism and leadership, communication and relationship building, and business skills management.
CNE
CNE contact hours are available for 2025! Your path to leadership excellence starts here. Check back for more information on claiming contact hours.
On-site Activities
Explore the city of Louisville
Check out a variety of fun activities from the famed Urban Bourbon Experience™, the factory where they make Louisville Sluggers, the Muhammad Ali Center and more things to do while visiting.
FAQ
Who can register?
Council and Chapter Leaders Sessions: All ENA members who hold a leadership role - from council and chapter leaders to government affairs chairs, global member leaders and more. The 2025 officers - president, president-elect, secretary, treasurer, secretary/treasurer - from each state are eligible for complimentary registration. Other attendees eligible for complimentary registration include members of the ENA Board of Directors, ENA Foundation Board of Trustees and Corporate Engagement Council.
ED Leaders Sessions: Emergency nurses who are aspiring ED leaders or existing leaders, locally and globally, within their hospital or organization are eligible for registration for a fee.
Member: $250
Nonmember: $550
Will CNE be available?
Yes, there is accredited education taking place at this event. Please check back for more information on claiming contact hours.
Can I be a presenter?
The proposal submission period for 2025 is now closed. Check back next summer for your opportunity to present at ENA Leadership Conference 2026.
Hotel
Omni Louisville Hotel
400 S 2nd St.
Louisville, KY 40202
Room Rate: $179, plus taxes and tourism district fee
Book your hotel reservation online or by phone at 888-444-6664 (press 1).
- Check In: 3 p.m.; Check Out: 11 a.m.
- One night deposit due at the time of booking.
- Cancel by 11 p.m. Central time on Jan. 25 to avoid penalty.
Room Rate Deadline: Jan. 17
*Hotel reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis subject to availability at the time of booking. After the Jan. 17 deadline, ENA cannot guarantee discounted rates and availability at the host hotel. Make sure to reference the event name ENA Leadership Conference 2025 to take advantage of group rates.
Things to Do
Join Kentucky ENA for exclusive bourbon experiences at ENA Leadership 2025.
Event 1: Angel's Envy Distillery Tour
When: Jan. 29 at 3:15 p.m. and 4 p.m.
What: Enjoy a guided tour of Angel's Envy Distillery. Post-tour, access a private bar exclusive to our group. The distillery is a short 15-20 minute walk from the Omni Hotel or a quick ride-share away.
Sign up: Get your ticket for just $35 plus fees. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the ENA Foundation.
Event 2: Whiskey Thief Distilling Company Visit
When: Jan. 31 at 6:30-7 p.m.
Where: Whiskey Thief Distilling Company
What: Join fellow ENA members for an evening at Whiskey Thief Distilling Company. Experience barrel-strength tastings directly from the barrel. The venus is about a 20-minute walk from the Omni Hotel or a brief ride-share journey.
Sign up: Get your ticket for just $35 plus fees. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the ENA Foundation.
Event 3: Kentucky Bourbon Tour
When: Feb. 1 at 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. (all-day tour)
Where: Pickup is at the Omni Hotel (meet at 8:30 for 9 a.m. pickup)
What: Embark on a comprehensive bourbon tour featuring:
- Bardstown Bourbon Company: Tour and tasting from 10-11:15 a.m.
- Lunch at Bardstown Bourbon Company: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (self-funded)
- Maker's Mark Distillery: Tour and tasting from 1:40-3:30 p.m.
- Willett Distillery: Tour and tasting from 4-5:15 p.m.
- Return to Omni Hotel by 6:15 p.m.
Sign up: Get your ticket for $270 plus fees, covering transportation and distillery entry. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the ENA Foundation.
Note: Spaces for these exclusive events are limited. Early registration is recommended to secure your participation.
For any inquiries, please contact Renee Cecil.
Additional event questions?
For meeting/registration questions, please contact meetingservices@ena.org.
For educational program information, please contact conference.education@ena.org.
Download the ENA Leadership Conference 2025 Terms and Conditions.
