JUNE 18, 2026
Experiential Learning Summit
This dynamic summit brings together educators, clinicians, and academic leaders to examine how digital innovation can create meaningful synergy between classroom learning and clinical practice. Through expert-led discussions and interactive sessions, participants will explore technology-enabled models, collaborative partnerships, and practical strategies that enhance experiential learning across health professions programs. Whether you are seeking to better align curriculum with real-world practice or leverage digital tools to support clinical education, you will gain actionable insights and inspiration to strengthen the continuum from education to patient care. Nursing contact hours will be provided.
Event details
Thursday, June 18th | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Keynote Address, Workshop Sessions, Poster Presentations, and Vendor Exhibits
Helen Wood Hall | 255 Crittenden Blvd. | Rochester, NY 14620
Pricing and discounts
Early Bird - Before April 10
$125 per person. Discounted rate of $60 for University of Rochester faculty/staff/alumni/students.
After April 10
$150 per person. Discounted rate of $75 for University of Rochester faculty/staff/alumni/students.
For Presenters
Fee waived for primary presenters. One co-presenter at discounted rate of $60.
Ways to participate
Travel & lodging
Driving directions
The School of Nursing is housed in Helen Wood Hall, just across the street from the University of Rochester Medical Center and Strong Memorial Hospital.
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Hilton Garden Inn Rochester
Accommodations are available at the Hilton Garden Inn Rochester/University & Medical Center.
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We know that meaningful education extends beyond the traditional classroom. By thoughtfully integrating technology with hands-on learning, we create flexible, learner-centered experiences that connect theory to practice and equip our students to thrive in an evolving healthcare landscape.
We know that meaningful education extends beyond the traditional classroom. By thoughtfully integrating technology with hands-on learning, we create flexible, learner-centered experiences that connect theory to practice and equip our students to thrive in an evolving healthcare landscape.
About the School of Nursing
State-of-the-art facilities
The summit will be hosted in the University of Rochester School of Nursing's vertical expansion, featuring 26,000 square feet of experiential learning, simulation, and student-centered spaces.
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Apple Distinguished School
As an Apple Distinguished School, we are proud to showcase our commitment to innovation in education through this summit.
Innovation at the School
Global research university
The School of Nursing is a small and tight-knit campus community located in the heart of the world-class University of Rochester Medical Center.
About UR MedicineContact hours
Contact hours will be available for the University of Rochester School of Nursing's Experiential Learning Summit 2026: Bridging Academia and Clinical Practice through Digital Innovation.
The University of Rochester Center for Nursing Professional Development is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
