Attendee Experiences

Although we’re physically separated at NANN's conference this year, we have loads of fun activities planned to bring attendees together throughout the meeting! Join us for some of our optional attendee engagement events and connect with your neonatal nursing peers!

Live Networking Events

While many of our sessions are prerecorded this year, there are plenty of live networking opportunities. Join one of our Live SIG discussion forums, our New NNP Roundtable, or the Coffee Chat with ANC Editors and Article of the Year Winners, or our Leadership Journey Panel Discussion to connect with your peers in a live chat setting. Plus, if you're experiencing the conference live, connect with speakers during each session!

Conference Crossword and PRIZES!

Participate in our fun Conference Crossword game which includes this year’s Virtual Expo Passport Program. All over the conference website and in exhibitor booths, you’ll find the answers to this year’s puzzle. Complete yours and submit it by the end of the meeting to win amazing prizes! Winners will be announced the week of September 20, 2021.

Neonatal Nurses Week Photo Contest: Will your unit win??

Throughout the live conference Share a picture of you and your peers or your unit celebrating Neonatal Nurses Week and win prizes! Don't forget to give a shout out to your unit when you share. And be sure to post your images throughout the week on social media, too, so we can take the celebration to those who can't be with us at conference.

Yoga and Pilates Classes - Now or Anytime

Monday, September 13, 7:30 - 8:30 AM CDT

Join Amy Kerman-Gutzmer, founder of Everyday Yoga Escape, for an hour long gentle, yoga flow class. This class is appropriate for all levels. Get your body flowing and mind, body and spirit aligned as you start your day with calming positivity moving through a gentle series of poses.

Tuesday, September 14, 7:15 - 7:45 AM CDT
Join Amy Kerman-Gutzmer, founder of Everyday Yoga Escape, for a 30 minute pilates fusion class. Grab a mat so you are ready for some floor work and start the day with flexibility, focus and stability - if you have wanted to try pilates or yoga, this will give beginners a little of both to try something new!

Yoga and Pilates with Coutney: On-Demand Sessions (Access via the On-Demand Tab in Full Conference Schedule)

Yoga with Courtney: Take a break from enjoying virtual sessions and join yoga instructor Courtney Olavarria for a blend of Pilates and yoga to open up your mind and your heart. Length: 60 minutes

Pilates with Courtney: Take a break from enjoying virtual sessions and join yoga instructor Courtney Olavarria for a blend of yoga poses and standing stretches to get you out of your seats and encourage blood flow and focus. Length: 45 minutes

NANN Dance Party: Learn to Salsa and ChaCha!

The Salsa With Silvia studio will provide an energetic and fun Salsa/Cha Cha class for you to enjoy. The class begins with an easy warm up. After that you will learn some fundamental basic steps. You will then put it all together and enjoy practicing a short dance pattern. No experience needed! The class can be done with or without a partner. Let's dance together and celebrate Hispanic Heritage month!

Art Therapy Class

Learn from an accredited art therapist about how to decompress and destress with proven art therapy techniques. All you need is a pen and paper. See you there!

Click here to see the presentation on using the Mandala for art therapy!

NANN Trivia Night

Okay NANN Fans, grab a beverage, come network and play trivia with other attendees! Compete in teams on your knowledge of pop culture, food and drinks, and all things NANN! Our TriviaHub hosts will keep track of scores and the winning team will be receiving an exciting prize! Will your team win?

Free Virtual Headshots

Use our Virtual Headshot Booth to level up your headshot! The user-friendly platfrom walks you through the process and allows you to keep going until you're happy with your picture. You'll get the best results if you take your picture on your phone. Just click the "Attendee Experiences" button in the app, scroll to "Free Virtual Headshots" and click this link to get started.

Special Interest Group Discussion Forums: Tuesday, September 14, 1-2:00 PM CDT

At NANN's conference, many of our Special Interest Groups will gather via live video chat to network, discuss issues in their area of interest and offer solutions as a group. Attendees don’t need to be a SIG member to attend, just have an interest in the topic.

Welcome Reception and Happy Hour

You will need to create a login to access the networking activities by visiting Remo.co. Check out our helpful Remo User Tips and click here for a quick tutorial. It is recommended that you use Google Chrome, Safari, or Firefox and test your camera, mic, and sound prior to the break.

Since we can’t be together in-person in Denver, we are bringing Denver to you with a signature cocktail/mocktail demo from The Hyatt Regency Denver! Get to the store before the conference to grab the simple ingredients below for these delicious and celebratory signature recipes. If we can't enjoy a refreshment together in person, let's do it online!

Then, join us at the Welcome Reception on our new Remo networking platform to connect with attendees, NANN leaders, and industry members from all over. We look forward to meeting you there!

Mix up the following to enjoy during our Welcome Reception and Happy Hour and beyond!

More Fun and Games!

Check out our other puzzles and coloring sheets between sessions or any time your brain needs a quick break!