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Oncology APP Leadership Forum 2026 - Las Vegas
Overview
The Oncology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Leadership Forum is a dynamic and engaging event designed to provide APP leaders, administrators, and aspiring APP leaders with the knowledge, skills, and inspiration they need to become more effective leaders in their organizations and communities. This conference serves as a unique platform for oncology APP leaders to come together and share insights, best practices, and emerging trends that empower APPs to excel not only in their clinical roles but also in leadership positions.
Who should attend?
- Current APP leads, managers, and directors
- APP practice administrators and medical directors
- Aspiring APP leaders (NPs, PAs, nurse specialists, and pharmacists)
The APP Leadership forum will run concurrent with APPOS Las Vegas 2026, and APPs attending the Leadership Forum will be able to partake in APPOS sessions and activities at no additional charge.
Registration | Pricing | Deadline |
| Early Bird | $275 | January 20, 2026 |
| Final | $350 | February 20, 2026 |
** Industry Employee** registration is current price + 400
REFUND POLICY
Refunds of 50% of the registration fee will be provided if you cancel up to 30 days before Oncology APP Leadership Forum 2026 - Las Vegas commences. There are no refunds for cancellations within the 30-day window of the start of the event. To request a refund, please email [email protected]
**Defined as anyone employed by a drug, device, or diagnostic company. We allow Industry Professionals to register for our conferences unless you are employed in a sales role with your company. Please note that we will accept a limited number of Industry Professionals (excluding sales) to each conference.
Horizon CME will NOT provide international travelers with an invitation letter to attend this in-person activity. If you reside outside the United States or Canada and register and pay for this event, AND you are unable to obtain a visa to attend, no refund will be issued.
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Please note: times are subject to change. Please check the syllabus for the most current version of the agenda upon arriving at the summit.
All Times Listed are for the Pacific Standard Time Zone
| Friday, February 20, 2026 | |
|---|---|
| 7:00am | Check-In & Breakfast Available in Exhibit Hall |
| 8:00am | Horizon CME App Overview |
| 8:05am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 8:10am | (01) The Message Matters: How Communication Shapes Change » Stephanie Braatz, MSN, NP-C, AOCNP - Chief Clinical Officer | Piedmont Cancer Institute | Atlanta, GA |
| 9:40am | Message from Charities |
| 9:45am | Trivia for Charity Break - Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:10am | (02) Crucial Conversations in the Workplace » Holly Bushart, MSN, ACNP-BC, AOCNP - Director of Advanced Practice Providers | Tennessee Oncology | Nashville, TN |
| 11:25am | (03) Artificial Intelligence Tools » Sara Hollstein, MSN, ANP-BC - Sr. Nurse Informaticist, Team CMIO | DaVita |
| 11:55am | Gather Lunch |
| 12:00pm | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by TBA » TBA |
| 12:45pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit Hall |
| 1:00pm | (04) APP Data & Dashboards » Marilyn Douglas, DNP, FNP-BC, OCN Executive Director of Nursing, Advanced Practice | City of Hope | Duarte, CA |
| 2:00pm | (05) Building Leadership Education Framework |
| 2:45pm | Exhibit Break |
| 3:10pm | (06) Burnout and Boundary Setting Workshop » TBA |
| 3:55pm | (07) Capacity Building - Coaching vs. Mentoring vs. Performance Management » Todd Pickard, MMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA, FASCO - Executive Director Advanced Practice | MD Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX » Angie McIntosh, PA-C - Director Advanced Practice | MD Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX |
| 4:55pm | Network Reception |
| 6:30pm | Non-CME/CE Dinner Presentation presented by TBA |
| Saturday, February 21, 2026 | |
| 7:00am | Check-in & Exhibit Hall Open |
| 7:30am | Horizon CME App Overview |
| 7:35am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 7:40am | (08) Networking Groups » TBA |
| 8:40am | Gather for Breakfast |
| 8:45am | Buffet Breakfast & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by TBA » TBA |
| 9:30am | Transition Break |
| 9:35am | (09A) Developing Leadership Brand & Presence (Lecture) » Todd Pickard, MMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA, FASCO - Executive Director Advanced Practice | MD Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX » Angie McIntosh, PA-C - Director Advanced Practice | MD Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX |
| 10:20am | Break - Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:35am | (09B) Survivorship » Todd Pickard, MMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA, FASCO - Executive Director Advanced Practice | MD Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX » Angie McIntosh, PA-C - Director Advanced Practice | MD Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX |
| 11:20am | Gather Lunch |
| 11:25am | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by TBA » TBA |
| 12:10pm | Transition Break |
| 12:15pm | (10) How to Survive in the changing landscape in healthcare » TBA |
| 1:15pm | Adjourn |
We want to ensure that your time at the 2026 APP Leadership Forum - Las Vegas conference is convenient and memorable. Staying at our host hotel provides a hassle-free experience and puts you at the heart of the activity surrounding the conference.
Overnight Accommodations:
Dates for discounted rates: February 19-20, 2026
Discounted Booking Deadline: January 29, 2026
Click here to book your room today!
Room rate: [February 19] Single King: $109 | [February 20]: $229
*Please call Circa directly at 702-247-2258. Reference the group code CIAPP26 or Group name, APPOS Las Vegas, ONS & APP Leadership to receive the special rates. You must book by January 20, 2026 to get the special rates. Room rates after this date will increase.*
Parking: Free
Disclaimer
All reservations must be booked using the link above before the closing date listed. Overnight accommodation, parking, and resort fees will revert back to standard hotel pricing outside of the dates above. A set number of rooms have been blocked off for the discounted pricing. If all of those rooms have already been booked, discounted pricing may not be available for additional rooms or accommodations.
Available Credit
- 8.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Horizon CME is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Horizon CME designates this Live activity for a maximum of 8.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 8.75 ANCCThis activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation through the joint providership of the Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Foundation and Horizon CME. The Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Foundation is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. NPHF is awarding the contact hours and is responsible for adherence to the ANCC criteria. Upon completion, NPs and RNs will be awarded up to 8.75 credit.