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min-height: 45px !important; height: 45px !important; } /* Responsive Design */ @media (max-width: 768px) { .hero-banner { height: 350px; } .thank-you-banner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; padding: 30px 20px; } .thank-you-content h2 { font-size: 24px; } .thank-you-content p { font-size: 14px; } .btn { width: 100%; max-width: 300px; } /* Thank You Section Responsive */ .thank-you-section { padding: 50px 20px; } .thank-you-container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; } .thank-you-text h2 { font-size: 28px; } .thank-you-text p { font-size: 15px; } /* Who Attends PGLC Section Responsive */ .who-attends-section { padding: 50px 20px; } .who-attends-container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; } .who-attends-text h2 { font-size: 32px; } .who-attends-text p { font-size: 16px; } /* Meet the Mainstage Lineup Section Responsive */ .mainstage-section { padding: 50px 20px; } .mainstage-container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; } .mainstage-text { text-align: center; } .mainstage-text h2 { font-size: 40px; } .speaker-main-photo { width: 200px; height: 200px; } .speaker-name-tag { font-size: 20px; padding: 10px 30px; } .speaker-credentials { font-size: 14px; } .speaker-thumb { width: 60px; height: 60px; } .nav-arrow { width: 40px; height: 40px; } /* What Makes PGLC Unmissable Section Responsive */ .unmissable-section { padding: 50px 20px; } .unmissable-header { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px; } .unmissable-text h2 { font-size: 32px; } .unmissable-text p { font-size: 15px; } .features-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 15px; } .feature-card { padding: 25px; } .feature-card h3 { font-size: 18px; } .feature-card p { font-size: 14px; } /* What Will You Walk Away With Section Responsive */ .walk-away-section { padding: 50px 20px; } .walk-away-container h2 { font-size: 32px; margin-bottom: 30px; } .takeaways-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 15px; } .takeaway-card { padding: 25px; } .takeaway-card h3 { font-size: 20px; } .takeaway-card p { font-size: 14px; } .witness-section { padding: 50px 20px; } .witness-container h2 { font-size: 32px; margin-bottom: 20px; } .witness-container p { font-size: 15px; } .testimonial-author { font-size: 14px; } /* Sponsors Carousel Section Responsive */ .sponsors-section { padding: 40px 20px; } .sponsors-container h2 { font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 30px; } .carousel-wrapper { gap: 15px; } .sponsor-slide { flex: 0 0 150px; padding: 15px; } .sponsor-logo { max-height: 60px; } .carousel-arrow { width: 40px; height: 40px; } .carousel-arrow svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; } /* Newsletter Information Section Responsive */ .newsletter-section { padding: 40px 20px; } .newsletter-container { padding: 50px 30px; } .newsletter-label { font-size: 24px; padding: 0 20px; top: -15px; } .newsletter-content h2 { font-size: 32px; } .newsletter-content p { font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; } /* Call for Abstracts Accordion Section Responsive */ .accordion-section { padding: 50px 20px; } .accordion-container h2 { font-size: 32px; margin-bottom: 30px; } .accordion-header { padding: 20px; } .accordion-header span { font-size: 18px; } .accordion-item.active .accordion-content { padding: 0 20px 20px 20px; } .accordion-content p, .accordion-content li { font-size: 15px; } .accordion-icon { width: 20px; height: 20px; } } @media (max-width: 480px) { .hero-banner { height: 250px; } .thank-you-content h2 { font-size: 20px; } .sponsor-slide { flex: 0 0 120px; } /* Newsletter Information Section Responsive */ .newsletter-container { padding: 40px 20px; } .newsletter-label { font-size: 20px; padding: 0 15px; } .newsletter-content h2 { font-size: 28px; } .newsletter-content p { font-size: 15px; } } <section class="hero-banner"><div class="hero-content"> </div></section><section class="thank-you-banner"><div class="thank-you-content"><h2>Call for Abstracts are Now Open</h2><p>Submit your abstract for Professional Governance 2026—deadline is January 16, 2026!</p></div><p><a class="btn" href="https://www.cvent.com/c/abstracts/1f437a96-bd88-4821-8f51-d687244931ae">Submit an abstract</a></p></section><section class="container"><p>The 2026 ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúProfessional Governance Leadership Conference will highlight how nursing professional governance drives meaningful outcomes—through the behaviors, decisions, and partnerships that bring effective decision-making, accountability, and practice ownership to life. We invite abstracts that show how professional governance ignited change, strengthened collaboration, and produced measurable clinical, financial, cultural, or operational impact across teams, organizations, and local, national, and global communities.</p></section><section class="accordion-section"><div class="accordion-container"><div class="accordion-wrapper"><div class="accordion-item"><p> <span>Submissions of Interest Include</span> </p><div class="accordion-content"><p>We welcome submissions that emphasize how professional governance drives outcomes through leadership behaviors, decision-making, and collaboration.</p><p>We are particularly interested in submissions that highlight:</p><ul><li><strong>Authentic storytelling and real-world examples</strong> from nurses closest to the work, reflecting all stages of the professional governance journey</li><li><strong>Cross-role collaboration</strong> (e.g., clinical nurses, managers, directors, executives) and interprofessional partnership (physicians, providers, unlicensed staff, and others)</li><li><strong>Clear decision-making pathways</strong> and demonstrations of ownership</li><li><strong>Leadership behaviors</strong> that nurture governance, collaboration, and shared decision-making; examples may include exploration of challenges, lessons learned, and the evolution of NPG activities through continuous development and improvement</li><li><strong>Professional identity, advocacy, and nurses' influence</strong> on organizational and community outcomes; examples may include how, through NPG, nurses have contributed to the Quintuple Aim or other community, national, or global outcomes</li><li><strong>Innovative strategies for engagement and communication</strong> across the health care system that show how NPG improves nursing efficiency and drives clinical, financial, or cultural outcomes</li><li><strong>NPG practices beyond inpatient settings</strong> that influence outcomes across the care continuum and in communities</li></ul></div></div><div class="accordion-item"><p> <span>Submission Guidelines</span> </p><div class="accordion-content"><ul><li>Presenter(s) contact information: the submission is limited to 3 presenters (1 primary and 2 co-presenters). If the abstract is selected, the primary presenter may request additional presenters.</li><li>Brief bio for the primary presenter (limited to 500 characters with spaces, approx.. 75-100 words)</li><li>At least one learning outcome describing the impact on the learner (limited to 100 characters with spaces, approx. 20 words)</li><li>Abstract narrative that relates to the content priorities identified as priorities by AONL. The narrative should include practical takeaways that address: lessons learned, impact, outcomes, implications, and application to other settings. (up to 5,000 characters with spaces, approx. 750-1,000 words)</li><li>Session description (up to 500 characters with spaces, approx. 75-125 words)</li><li>Literature references as supporting evidence (APA style)</li><li>NOTE: If the abstract is accepted, at least one presenter must be a full ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúmember. Full membership is limited to Registered Nurses (RNs) working in health care environments. To verify membership status in advance, please contact ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúat aonlannualconference@aha.org. New members may join after abstract notifications are issued.</li></ul></div></div> <span>Conference Focus</span> <div class="accordion-content"> <p>The 2026 ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúProfessional Governance Leadership Conference will highlight how nursing professional governance drives meaningful outcomes—through the behaviors, decisions, and partnerships that bring effective decision-making, accountability, and practice ownership to life. We invite abstracts that show how professional governance ignited change, strengthened collaboration, and produced measurable clinical, financial, cultural, or operational impact across teams, organizations, and local, national, and global communities.</p> </div> </div> --><div class="accordion-item"><p> <span>Important Dates for Submitters</span> </p><div class="accordion-content"><p><strong>January 16, 2026:</strong> Abstract submission site closes at 11:59 p.m. CT. Incomplete abstracts will not be reviewed.</p><p><strong>By March 31:</strong> ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúwill notify the primary presenter of their submission status via email.</p><p><strong>May 25:</strong> Final presentations submitted to AONL.</p><p><strong>June 14-16:</strong> ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúProfessional Governance Leadership Conference – Indianapolis.</p></div></div></div></div></section><section class="thank-you-section"><div class="thank-you-container"><div class="thank-you-text"><h2>Thank You for an Incredible 2025 Conference!</h2><p>The Professional Governance Leadership Conference (PGLC) brought together hundreds of passionate nurse leaders in San Antonio to explore innovations shaping the future of professional governance. From thought-provoking sessions and hands-on workshops to unforgettable networking moments, this year's event was truly one to remember.</p><p>We're grateful to everyone who participated and helped make the conference such a success. Stay connected and be the first to know about next year's event.</p><p><a class="btn btn-large" href="#signup">Sign up for updates</a></p></div><div class="thank-you-images"><img class="collage-image" src="https://prod.professionalgov.aonl.org/sites/default/files/2025-12/AONL2026_PGLC_Conference-Collage_607x588.png " alt="Conference Photos" width="607" height="588"></div></div></section><section class="who-attends-section"><div class="who-attends-container"><div class="who-attends-text"><h2>Who Attends PGLC</h2><p>PGLC unites nurses from diverse health care settings ready to transform care delivery. Whether you're a department council chair, an executive leader or a nurse in a leadership role, this is your community. Bring your team—collaborative participation sparks transformation and builds unified leadership across your organization.</p></div><div class="who-attends-image"><img class="attendee-img" src="https://prod.professionalgov.aonl.org/sites/default/files/2025-12/AONL2026_PGLC_Who-Attends_578x534.png" alt="PGLC Attendee" width="578" height="534"></div></div></section><section class="mainstage-section"><div class="mainstage-container"><div class="mainstage-text"><h2>Meet the 2025<br>Mainstage<br>Lineup</h2></div><div class="mainstage-content"><div class="featured-speaker"><img class="speaker-main-photo" src="speaker-main.jpg" alt="Tim Porter-O'Grady"><div class="speaker-name-tag">Tim Porter-O'Grady</div><p class="speaker-credentials">DM, EdD, ScD, APRN, FAAN, FACCWS</p></div><div class="speaker-navigation"><p> </p><div class="speaker-thumbnails"><img class="speaker-thumb" src="speaker-thumb-1.jpg" alt="Speaker 1"> <img class="speaker-thumb" src="speaker-thumb-2.jpg" alt="Speaker 2"></div><p> </p></div></div></div></section><section class="unmissable-section"><div class="unmissable-container"><div class="unmissable-header"><div class="unmissable-text"><h2>What Makes PGLC Unmissable?</h2><p>Engage with experts to tackle your challenges and achieve your goals in professional governance. Choose from over 40 carefully curated breakout sessions and poster presentations showcasing real-world outcomes and innovations—plus earn valuable contact hours while you're at it!</p></div><div class="unmissable-image"><img class="presentation-img" src="https://prod.professionalgov.aonl.org/sites/default/files/2025-12/AONL2026_PGLC_Speaker-Presenting_623x487.png" alt="PGLC Speaker" width="623" height="487"></div></div><div class="features-grid"><div class="feature-card"><div class="feature-icon"></div><h3>Leadership in Professional Governance</h3><p>Explore how nurses at all levels demonstrate ownership and accountability in their practice, fostering strong leadership through the framework of professional governance.</p></div><div class="feature-card"><div class="feature-icon"></div><h3>Improved Health Outcomes</h3><p>Hear how nurses uphold their social contract to advance health and drive positive outcomes in the communities they serve.</p></div><div class="feature-card"><div class="feature-icon"></div><h3>Enhanced Care Coordination</h3><p>Discover how professional governance improves collaboration across health care teams, elevating the quality of care and ensuring better results for both patients and providers.</p></div><div class="feature-card"><div class="feature-icon"></div><h3>Shaping the Future of Nursing</h3><p>Gain insights into how professional governance plays a critical role in the sustainability and growth of the nursing profession.</p></div></div></div></section><section class="walk-away-section"><div class="walk-away-container"><h2>What Will You Walk Away With?</h2><div class="takeaways-grid"><div class="takeaway-card"><div class="takeaway-icon"></div><h3>Practical strategies</h3><p>for confident, values-based decision-making in complex environments</p></div><div class="takeaway-card"><div class="takeaway-icon"></div><h3>Proven methods</h3><p>to cultivate shared ownership and accountability in practice</p></div><div class="takeaway-card"><div class="takeaway-icon"></div><h3>Transformational leadership skills</h3><p>that drive measurable improvements in health outcomes</p></div><div class="takeaway-card"><div class="takeaway-icon"></div><h3>Tactics for interdisciplinary collaboration</h3><p>that improve coordination and partnership across roles</p></div></div></div></section><section class="witness-section"><div class="witness-container"><h2>Witness the Change, Feel the Momentum.</h2><p>"This conference provided our team the practical information we needed to guide us in our organization's transition from shared to professional governance. We walked away with specific strategies, inspiring examples and new tools to support this work."</p><p class="testimonial-author">– Jennifer T. 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