ONL PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

Winter Quarterly Meeting

ONL's Winter Quarterly Meetings offer nurse leaders at all levels an opportunity for rich professional learning while connecting face-to-face with fellow nurse leaders for collaboration and community. 

WINTER 2026 QUARTERLY MEETING

Friday, December 11th, 2026, 8:30 AM - 2:45 PM
The Renaissance Hotel and Conference Center, Framingham, Massachusetts

Program Overview

• ONL Business Meeting - Stay at the forefront with the latest updates from ONL
• Member Poster Presentations - Sharing the incredible work that is transforming nursing practice and patient care in our region. To submit a poster abstract for consideration, please click here.
• KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: Dr. Justin Bala-Hampton: The Future of Nursing in the Age of AI: Leading the Transformation of Care
• PANEL DISCUSSION: Dr. Maria Ducharme, Dr. Chris Ann Meaney, and Dr. Kevin Whitney, The Nursing Leadership Advantage: How Nursing Prepares Leaders for the Highest Levels of Healthcare
• Community, connection, and celebration - Dedicated time for connection and fun with fellow nurse leaders from across the region
• Time with vendors - Learn about products and solutions that can support your nursing team and organization

Who Should Participate

• This program offers something for nurses at all levels of leadership, from nurses leading change at the bedside to those leading health systems. It also offers terrific team bonding and shared learning for nursing teams.

Program Details

• Date: Friday, December 11th, 8:30 AM - 2:45 PM
• Location: The Renaissance Hotel and Conference Center, Framingham, Mass.
• Registration fee: $275 per person
• How to register: Individuals may register online at www.oonl.org/winter-quarterly-meeting-2026. To register a group, please download our group registration form.
• Contact hours: Attendees will be eligible for 2.75 Contact Hours upon completing a program evaluation.

Register to Participate

Call for Posters

All are invited to submit a poster presentation to share their recent projects, successful strategies, and professional knowledge with nurse leaders from across New England. This is a great opportunity to showcase and disseminate work from within your organization.

Abstracts may be submitted for posters in the following categories:

• Evidence-Based Practice Projects
• Innovation Projects
• Integrative Review
• Quality/ Performance Improvement Projects
• Research

Please be sure to read the full poster abstract guidelines for the category in which you plan to submit.

The deadline to submit an abstract is September 16th. Individual extensions may be granted. If you would like to submit an abstract but require more time, please email Ashley Waddell at [email protected] by EOD Sept. 16th.

Applicants will be notified the week of October 5th. Final abstracts and posters will be due November 4th.

Submit an Abstract

Reserving a Hotel Room

ONL has reserved a limited number of guest rooms at the Renaissance Framingham Hotel and Conference Center that are available to our participants at a discounted rate of $179 per night plus tax for the night of Thursday, December 11th. To make a reservation, please complete your program registration and a link to access the block will be shared with your confirmation.

Exhibitor Information

If you would like information about participating in our program as an exhibitor, please view our 2026-2027 Vendor Partner Prospectus.

Keynote Presentation: The Future of Nursing in the Age of AI: Leading the Transformation of Care

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping healthcare, but what does it mean for nursing? Drawing on real-world examples, healthcare leader and innovator Dr. Justin Bala-Hampton will challenge leaders to think beyond technology adoption and consider how AI can be leveraged to strengthen the nursing workforce, improve outcomes, and create new possibilities for the future of care delivery.

Justin Bala-Hampton, DNP, MPH, MHA, APRN, NEA-BC, FNYAM Dr. Justin Bala-Hampton is an experienced healthcare transformation executive with over 20 years of clinical expertise. Currently, he serves as Chief Nursing Officer and Senior Principal-Nurse Executive at Accenture Radiant Global Services. His work focuses on implementing AI-driven technology solutions that optimize care delivery and operational efficiency. Collaborating with providers and payors, he has contributed to improving utilization management processes, streamlining referral systems, and achieving measurable cost savings while enhancing patient outcomes. Alongside his role at Accenture, he actively practices as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, specializing in oncology and chronic illness management. His efforts include developing innovative remote monitoring protocols that ensure high-quality care for underserved populations. Committed to advancing healthcare innovation, he prioritizes evidence-based practices, strategic collaboration, and technology-enabled solutions to drive equitable access and improved patient care.

Panel Discussion: The Nursing Leadership Advantage: How Nursing Prepares Leaders for the Highest Levels of Healthcare

Nursing develops far more than clinical expertise—it cultivates resilience, systems thinking, collaboration, and the ability to lead through complexity. During this discussion, healthcare CEOs and COOs who began their careers in nursing will reflect on experiences that shaped their leadership journeys and discuss why nurses are uniquely positioned to lead healthcare into the future.

Maria Ducharme DNP, RN

Chris Ann Meaney DNP, MHA, RN-BC, NE-BC, FACHE

Kevin Whitney DNP, RN

Register to Participate