NTI 2025: A Critical Conference for Critical Care Nurses

If there’s one thing the global pandemic taught us, it’s that healthcare workers are real-life superheroes. When things go wrong and people are rushed off to a clinic, nurses are usually first on the scene to help provide care and reassurance. So, it’s only right that they get a professional trade show of their own: the AACN’s National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition (NTI).

The 2025 edition of the NTI exhibition was a popular and successful one. Held on the show’s 51st anniversary, NTI 2025 reinvigorated the practice and highlighted some top nursing achievements from the preceding year. So without further delay, let’s look at what visitors might expect at the NTI show in 2026!

Show Highlights

With more than 8000 professionals in attendance, the 2025 NTI conference again proved its growth and resilience. Considering the NTI’s pre-pandemic attendance record of over 8700, the show has bounced back and will surely welcome more visitors in 2026.

NTI 2026 will be held from 17-20 May at the San Diego Convention Center in California.

Attracting several thousand visitors to a trade show is no easy feat. Fortunately, the team behind NTI 2025 was able to meet its attendance goals with the help of some engaging trade show events. These included the Certification Oasis, the Critical Care exposition, and informative supersessions, which will be continued going forward.

Certification Oasis

Situated in the heart of the main exhibit hall, the Certification Oasis is the show’s primary information hub for attendees interested in accreditation programs.

As a relaxing place to visit between sessions, it is staffed by the AACN (American Association of Critical-Care Nurses) Certification Corporation team. Both members and visitors alike can learn more about the AACN’s certification, micro-credential, and certification renewal programs here. Overall, the Certification Oasis is a helpful and refreshing addition to an otherwise busy show floor, where attendees are encouraged to exchange ideas with colleagues.

Supersessions

Nurses looking to improve their professional practice skills are treated to unparalleled education “supersessions” at the NTI show. Rooted in scientific evidence-based practice, the supersessions see several keynote presentations from major professionals; these cover professional development topics in progressive care nursing education.

Some of the past keynote speakers include:

• Author Ryan Leak, who spoke about self-leadership
• AACN President Terry Davis
• Award-winning speaker Neil Pasricha, who spoke on cultivating a positive mindset.

Key Exhibitors

More than 300 leading healthcare exhibitors will take part at the Critical Care exhibition hosted concurrently with the NTI show, including the likes of:

• Solventum (formerly 3M Healthcare)
• Alexion (AstraZeneca’s rare disease unit)
• American College of Education
• American Heart Association
• Florida State University
• Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
• Mayo Clinic
• Pfizer
• Philips
• US Air Force Health Professions

NTI 2025: A Revitalization For Nursing Practice

If NTI 2025 was anything to go by, AACN’s premier conference is in safe hands. From engaging education sessions to new trade show floor features and meaningful networking, NTI 2026 is set to promote the development of one of America’s most important healthcare sectors.

With exhibitor numbers on the rise, why not give NTI 2026 a try? Let Booth Exhibits™ help you create a standout presence that resonates at high-tech trade shows long after the event ends. We look forward to partnering with you at future events, turning challenges into opportunities and ideas into reality.