Inland NW Nurse Educator Conference

Registration Fees

May 13–14, 2026 Conference (All-Access Pass): $200.00

The $200 registration fee includes full access to all conference sessions and presentations, Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) credits, and three meals (two breakfasts and one lunch).

A detailed event schedule will be released in advance of the conference.

Keynote Speaker

Donna Wright, MS, RN, NPD-BC

Other Speakers

Adam Richards, MBA, BSN, RN

Alex Giffin, M.A.

Alicia Weeks, MS CCC-SLP

Anne Dyer, MS, BS

Apple Devine, B.S.

Carsen Mcguire, MSN, RN, NPD-BC

Debra Gilette, MBA, BSN, RN

Debbie Brinker, RN, MSN, CNS

Joan Owens, PHD, RNC

Kim Wigen-Dewey, MSN, NPD-BC, CHSE, CCRN

Liz Davis, M.Ed.

Maggie Bissell, RN, MN, NPD-BC, CCRN-K

Marjan Milani, PharmD, MHA, CPHQ, FACHE

Hemmingson Center, Gonzaga University

702 E Desmet Ave, Spokane, WA 99202

All conference activities will be held in the Grand Ballroom on the third floor of Hemmingson Center.

Parking is available free of charge on the green levels of the BARC parking garage immediately across the street from Hemmingson Center.

Campus and Parking maps

Hemmingson Center and the BARC parking garage are equipped with elevators and ADA door openers.

A private lactation room is available inside Hemmingson Center (the key card can be picked up at the Welcome Desk on the first floor).

There are several hotels within walking distance to Gonzaga University, as well as many hotels in downtown Spokane near the beautiful Riverfront Park.

Arriving by plane?

Many downtown hotels offer airport shuttles. You can also choose to use the Spokane Transit Authority for a bus or a taxi service to and from the airport.

Getting around Spokane

The zero-emission City Line bus runs every 15 minutes (30 minutes on Sundays) and is a great way to get around, connecting from Browne's Addition, through downtown and the University District. If staying near Gonzaga's campus, you can use the Centennial Trail to walk to Riverfront Park and the main downtown attractions.

Visit Spokane walking map

Visit Spokane dining map

Summer in Spokane is beautiful and there is plenty to keep you busy. Visit Spokane's Event Calendar will show you everything happening while you are here.