Chrysalis Conference 2026: Nurses and Hospitals United for the Future of Healthcare

Announcing the 3rd Power Up Nursing Conference:

Chrysalis Conference 2026- Nurses and Hospitals United for the Future of Healthcare

Join us November 19-21, 2026 in vibrant Miami, Florida, for a powerful three-day experience hosted by Jackson Health and presented by Power Up Nursing and the Nursing Action Coalition of Florida, a national convening designed to demonstrate a powerful truth: nurses are the catalyst for change in American health and wellness, and hospitals are the transformative force behind thriving communities. At a time of unprecedented economic and operational pressure, this conference dares to reimagine what is possible when leadership and bedside nurses align around a shared purpose. Together, we will explore how collaboration, innovation, and trust can elevate the patient experience beyond anything healthcare has known before, even amid complexity and constraint.

With. Nurses are the most trusted change agents for healthcare in America, and hospitals are the transformers of community health. Let's combine our expertise to manifest the future TODAY.

Explore the next wave of hospital innovation—from bedside care to boardroom strategy—and discover how nurse-led solutions are driving better outcomes, smarter systems, and healthier communities.

What to Expect:

• Game-Changing Conversations on nurse-hospital collaboration, co-leadership, and measurable well-being.

• A 3-hour curriculum curated by the Nursing Action Coalition of Florida, whose central aim revolves around operationalizing the key recommendations from the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) report, The Future of Nursing 2020-2030.

• Future-Focused Panels on AI-powered communication, wearable health tech, regenerative medicine, and advanced diagnostics.

• A two-workshop on Healing the Communication Divide between Nurses and Hospital Administration to Elevate Patient Experience with interactive experiences, communication training, and inspiration.

• Exclusive Networking with healthcare visionaries, hospital executives, and nurse leaders from around the country.

  
  

Why You Should Attend:

This symposium isn’t just about ideas—it’s about action. It’s your chance to be part of a bold, nurse-led movement that is reshaping how care is delivered, managed, and experienced in the U.S.

Who Should Attend:

Nurses, Chief Nursing Officers, and Executives, Hospital Leadership. Chief Patient Experience Officers, Chief Executive Officers, Chief Transformation Officers, and anyone interested in a radical, successful, and joyful re-envisioning of healthcare at hospitals and other patient-centered care facilities.

Power up your perspective. Power up your partnerships. Power up the future of healthcare.

Spots are limited—don’t miss out on this transformational event.

Speakers:

Dr. Commander Janice Adams DNP, MPA, RN

Keynote | Catalyst Conference Miami | Nov 19–21

Dr. Janice Adams is helping nursing release what no longer works and build what must come next.

With 47+ years in nursing and a 28-year U.S. Navy career, Dr. Adams now serves as Executive Director of the Nursing Action Coalition of Florida and Past President of the Florida Nurses Association, leading statewide efforts to modernize nursing education, practice, and workforce systems in alignment with the National Academy of Medicine Future of Nursing vision.

At Catalyst Conference 2026 Miami, Dr. Adams will present:

Breakthroughs in Nursing: Releasing Outdated Models to Build Sustainable, Replicable Change

Mindy G. Spiegel, RN, MSN, CPXP

There’s A Snake on My Head: Letting Go of Fear, Responding with Compassion

Mindy G. Spiegel, RN, MSN, CPXP is a nurse, educator, speaker, and patient experience leader dedicated to transforming healthcare through compassion-driven performance strategies.

With a Master’s degree in Nursing, Mindy has served in hospitals and clinics as a direct care nurse, nurse leader, and educator. She has taught in both academic and clinical environments and has presented at numerous national, state, and local conferences.

Her passion centers on helping people create meaningful connections whether as leaders, team members, or caregivers. Through her work, she equips healthcare professionals with tools to alleviate fear, build trust, and deliver exceptional experiences.

Dr. Carol Biggs DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, Senior Vice President & Chief Nurse Executive, Jackson Health, Associate Dean, University of Miami School of Nursing, President Elect, Florida Nursing Consortium

Bridging the Divide: Multigenerational Leadership for Nursing

Nursing is experiencing a generational crossroads.

Experienced nurses carry decades of clinical wisdom, institutional knowledge, and leadership insight. At the same time, a new generation of nurses is entering the profession with fresh perspectives, technological fluency, and a powerful desire to reshape healthcare.

Too often, these generations work alongside one another without fully understanding each other’s strengths, motivations, and expectations.

In this thought-provoking and forward-looking session, Dr. Carol Biggs explores how healthcare organizations can intentionally bridge generational divides to build stronger nursing teams and more resilient systems of care. Drawing on her leadership at Jackson Health and her academic role at the University of Miami, Dr. Biggs examines how mentorship, mutual respect, and shared purpose can unite emerging and experienced nurses.

Registration Information:

The cost of the conference is $500 and includes most meals and up to 12 CEUs. Early bird pricing of $400 is available until August 1, 2026. We look forward to welcoming you to an inspiring and transformative conference.

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