Please join us for the 2025 Annual Conference March 28th and 29th at the Rogers Convention Center with an optional pre-conference event on Thursday, March 27th. 

The keynote speaker will be Barb Bancroft, RN, MSN, PNP. 

Barb Bancroft is a certified nurse practitioner who has provided more than 3000 continuing education events on clinical topics pertaining to pathophysiology, physical assessment, and pharmacology to health care professionals throughout the United States and Canada. She has been the motivational keynote speaker on health maintenance topics for numerous nursing associations, medical associations and dental associations as well as for corporate groups and events. 

She has held faculty positions at the University of Virginia, the University of Arkansas, Loyola University of Chicago, and St. Xavier University of Chicago. She has provided courses on Advanced Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Physical Assessment to graduate and undergraduate students. Barb Bancroft is the author of nine books: Medical Minutiae (1999), An Apple a Day: The ABCs of Diet and Disease (2002), Live a Little, Laugh a Lot (2004), Kiss My Asparagus (2012), Geriatric Gems (2018), Focus on Pharmacology (2019), Plants or Pills? (2019, Laughing My Aspirin Off (2019) and her latest release — A Bacteria, a Virus and a Parasite Walk Into a Bar (2023). 

Barb is a fascinating, highly informative speaker whose dynamic and humorous presentation style makes learning enjoyable. She provides a wealth of clinical information that can be applied to everyday practice. Don't miss this nationally-recognized, beloved nurse practitioner, educator, author and leader.

CONTACT HOURS INFORMATION

This educational activity will be submitted to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® for approval of up to 10 contact hours of accredited education.

NEW CONFERENCE APP

ANPA introduces a streamlined conference experience with a new branded conference app available to attendees 1 week prior to the conference. Update your information, connect with other attendees or vendors, set your personal conference session agenda from the many offered educational opportunities, complete session evaluations and obtain your certificate of completion all in the palm of your hand. The app is tablet and laptop-compatible and will be available to attendees and vendors up to 1 month after the 2025 ANPA annual conference in Rogers. More information to follow.

THURSDAY PRE-CONFERENCE & MEET AND GREET RECEPTION

Back by popular demand! Stay tuned for more information on this worthwhile optional pre-conference educational opportunity followed by the Meet and Greet Welcome Reception. Connect with NP colleagues, friends and new faces at a casual and elegant reception! Registration for Thursday sessions may be at additional cost. Check back here for updates on content and registration information!

Join the fun, reconnect and support the profession at Friday's night PAC Event, Rodeo at the Record, from 6-10 p.m. at Bentonville's premier event venue, Record.  Just minutes from the downtown square, enjoy a casual dinner catered by local favorite Wright's BBQ, live music, and bar service for $125/ticket or $100/ticket without bar service. Reserve your tickets early as seating is limited! Click here to register for this exciting Friday evening event!

ANPA MERCHANDISE

Don't miss out on this year's ANPA t-shirt and accessories! The online store will offer exclusive opportunities to pre-order merchandise through February 28th. All items will be available for pick-up at the conference or, if you are unable to attend, via shipping.

CONFERENCE STUDENT VOLUNTEERS

Student volunteers are an essential part of helping with registration and other needs at the event.  If you are an APRN Student Member and would like to volunteer at the Annual Conference, please email conference@anpassociation.org to apply! This is a great networking opportunity to meet other students and NPs across the state, as well as your ANPA leadership.

We look forward to seeing you for our Association's annual conference in March in Northwest Arkansas!

MAKE YOUR HOTEL RESERVATION

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS RESOURCES

Lowell, Rogers & Bentonville

Why not make the most of the conference weekend by experiencing all Rogers and Northwest Arkansas have to offer?! Family-friendly fun, world-class art, gourmet restaurants and fun await! Check it out in this video. 

Looking for 25 things to do in Rogers?! DestinationRogers has you covered in this article. If fishing is on your or your plus one's list, plan the best local year-round fishing excursion while in town.

All kids love the Amazeum! Just steps away from the world-class art museum, Crystal Bridges, the Amazeum will keep the kids entertained and active! Check out the Spring Break day camps the Amazeum offers! Enjoy a coffee, lunch and exhibits inside and outside of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Also in Bentonville, the Momentary is a great place to experience the art and music of the moment. 

Springdale & Fayetteville

The Jones Center in central Springdale has families covered with ice skating, swimming, basketball and more! Click here to learn all about this family-centered facility!

Experience Fayetteville in all the best ways! Dining, events and must-see local hot spots are highlighted in Experience Fayetteville.