We are thrilled to welcome Chris Hickman, MSIS, as the keynote speaker for the FNPN 2026 Annual Conference!

Chris is a nationally recognized AI and data analytics leader in healthcare and nursing education, currently serving as an Instructor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing and Co-Chair of the AI Advisory Group. His work focuses on advancing AI literacy, ethical AI adoption, and practical integration of emerging technologies into clinical practice and education.

Chris collaborates with faculty, clinicians, and health systems to design AI-enabled tools that improve decision-making, efficiency, and patient outcomes. He is a frequent speaker on the responsible use of artificial intelligence in advanced practice nursing and healthcare leadership.

Join us at FNPN 2026 as Chris inspires attendees to embrace innovation and shape the future of care.

Register today to secure your spot: https://fnpn.enpnetwork.com/nurse-practitioner-events/146218-2026-fnpn-annual-conference-shaping-the-future-a-whole-new-world-of-care#!registration