2026 DNV Healthcare Symposium

The 14th annual, 2026 DNV Healthcare Symposium will take place October 26-29 in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

Registration is open

General registration is now open for this event. Register for the event and pre-event workshops here, or by clicking the button on the right. 

Who should attend?

This is a not-to-miss event for teams and professionals from hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and other organizations and facilities involved in the delivery of patient care. When you attend, you'll find breakout sessions focused on sharing best practices for quality improvement in patient care and safety.

In-depth learning at pre-event workshops

When you register, choose from four optional, focused workshops for focused, in-depth learning. Workshops are led by DNV staff and provide participants with highly actionable insights and takeaways. Explore workshops. 

Workshops:

  • In Search of the Human Factor: Human factoring for sustainable outcomes in risk management, corrective action, and high reliability
  • From Preparation to Performance: A practical workshop on DNV orthopedic certification success
  • Respiratory Rules Without the Wheeze: Making OSHA respiratory protection program compliance a breath of fresh air
  • Medical Equipment and the End User: The connection between medical equipment management and patient care outcomes

 

Sponsors and exhibitors

Sign up to sponsor or exhibit at the event. The symposium is an excellent opportunity to get connected with healthcare organizations and share solutions. 

 

Keynote speaker: Jen Hamilton, RN, BSN, CEN, RNC-OB

Jen Hamilton RN, BSN, CEN, RNC-OB is a North Carolina-based labor and delivery nurse, author, and popular social media content creator known for her humorous, authentic, and evidence-based insights into pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care. With over 6 million followers across platforms like TikTok, she is a prominent voice in maternal health advocacy and recently authored the book Birth Vibes.

Abstract submissions period has closed

Thank you to the teams that submitted abstracts. Teams will be notified soon regarding the selected presentations and further details, including the full sessions agenda.

Innovation of the Year Award nominations period has closed

Thank you as well to everyone who nominated teams for solutions addressing timely challenges in healthcare. Nominations are being evaluated, with further details to come.