| Dates | October 9-12, 2026 |
| Event Hours |
Oct 9 (Thu): 8:00am - 5:00pm PT Oct 10 (Fri): 7:00am - 9:00pm PT Oct 11 (Sat): 6:30am - 10:00pm PT Oct 12 (Sun): 7:00am - 10:00pm PT Oct 13 (Mon): 7:00am - 6:30pm PT |
| Venue | Kansas City, MO |
| Agenda | https://tools.eventpower.com/agenda_module/schedule/display/26ACNM-ANNUAL?agenda_id=2648 |
| Website | https://annualmeeting.midwife.org/ |
| Is this show using API? | Disabled |
| Membership Search | Enabled |
| eP Team |
Project Manager: Adam Nunez, Sharla Warren Registration: Tyler Goudreau Exhibits/Fulfillment: Andrea McRae Speaker Management: Kayleign Zahn, Jherica Rhodes Mobile App: Adam Nunez Sales Lead: Diane Dodson Website: Marisa McCarthy |
| Client Team | CEO: Michelle Munroe |
Customer Service
| CS Lead + Support Lead | |
| CS Service/s Required | |
| CS Email Address | |
| Full FAQs Provided to Attendees | https://annualmeeting.midwife.org/Registration/Attendee-Policies |
| ShoApp Link | https://tools.eventpower.com/event_app/user/login/26ACNM-ANNUAL |
General Information / Overview
| Registration Desk Location | Primrose Ballroom Foyer of the Palm Springs Convention Center |
| Registration Desk Hours | Oct 10 (Fri): 7:00am - 5:00pm PT Oct 11 (Sat): 6:30am - 6:00pm PT Oct 12 (Sun): 7:00am - 5:00pm PT Oct 13 (Mon): 7:00am - 5:00pm PT |
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| Wifi Information | Network Name: PalmSpringCC Password: ACNM2025 |
| Continuing Education | https://annualmeeting.midwife.org/Registration/CE-Info |
| CE Info |
Please note: Sessions at the 70th Annual Meeting & Exhibition will NOT be recorded. To claim CEs for a specific session, you must attend in person.
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| Dress Code / Attire | Business casual. As the meeting room temperature varies, please bring a jacket or sweater to the meeting rooms. |
| Children | Accompanying children 17 years of age or younger may access the exhibit hall and social events free of charge, not including food and beverage. Children are not required to pay the guest registration fee and are not permitted in educational sessions. A registered adult must always accompany children Strollers are not permitted in the exhibit hall. You may arrange childcare service through your hotel’s guest services department. For admittance to the exhibit hall and social events, individuals 18 years of age and over are required to pay the guest registration fee. |
| Meeting Space Request | https://tools.eventpower.com/speaker_management/index/25ACNM-SPACEREQ |
| What meals are provided with my Annual Meeting Registration? | *A meal service will be provided during lunch on Sunday, October 12th, and coffee will be provided during select breaks at the annual meeting. *Reception-style evening events will include snacks and beverages. *Local area dining maps will be available at the Registration Desk. |
| Badge Information | Badges are issued based upon the information included on the registration form. Indicate your name as you would like it to appear on your badge. Include CNM, CM, SNM, or other certifications as appropriate. Non-midwives should indicate highest degree or title. Designate the school, hospital, service, organization, or other place of employment as you want it to appear on your badge. If professional title and/or organization are left blank, no designations will appear. Under no circumstance is an attendee with a name badge permitted to give the badge to another individual who is or is not a paid attendee at the meeting. Fraudulently allowing an individual to gain access to events and/or exhibits by using another’s credentials is grounds for immediate removal of all parties from the meeting. Correspondence will be sent to the e-mail address you provide on the registration form. Attendees are always required to show their badge if requested to do so. *Registrants and guests must wear badges to attend all sessions and functions. |
Registration
| Student Registrations |
Student Attendees will be required to show valid proof of enrollment, or Active Student Identification, to check-in onsite.
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| Guest Passes | Guest Pass registrations are available for purchase for personal guests of conference attendees not aligned to the midwifery profession. All guests must be registered to attend. Guests may purchase à la carte access to the exhibit hall & midwifery market, and ticketed social functions (additional fees apply). Guest Passes are not permitted into education sessions and/or workshops, except the Awards & Fellows Induction Ceremony. To register a guest, utilize the “Register A Guest” page during the attendee registration process. Guest Passes are limited to 2 per attendee. Exhibit Hall & Midwifery Market Access: $200.00 The Fight for Black Lives - Screening: $5.00 Starry Night Celebration – Poolside Party in Palm Springs: $100.00 Political Action Committee Rally : $100.00 Midwives of Color Annual Social: Connect, Celebrate & Elevate!: $50.00 |
| ACNM Member Discount | Active membership is required to be eligible for the ACNM Member or Student rates. If you are past your membership expiration date, you must renew your membership prior to registering for the Annual Meeting to qualify for the member rate. Adjustments and/or refunds for registration fees will not be given to individuals who register at the non-member rate and later join ACNM. |
| ACNM Membership - Join |
https://midwife.org/membership/ Contact: membership@acnm.org |
| Student Volunteer Info | Volunteers will be assigned to work for 12 hours on one day during the convention. Shifts will start Friday, October 10 – Monday, October 13, 2025. Once you have completed your volunteer application, you will receive a 50% discount code for a registration to the Annual Meeting via email. You must register for the annual meeting after completing your volunteer application to make use of the discount code. |
| Student Volunteer Registration | Closed |
| When will Student Volunteers be notified of their assignment? | September |
| Cancellation Policy |
Refunds and cancellations will be assessed as a $75 processing fee. Cancellations and changes for the annual meeting must be made in writing and received by August 8th, 2025. No refund will be issued after this day. ACNM cannot be made responsible for cancellations due to family emergencies, health-related issues, airline schedule changes or weather conditions. Send refund requests to ACNM@eventpowersupport.com.
*Substitutions/Reg transfers are allowed. Note: There is no need to adjust the rate if a Member registration will be transferred to a Non-Member. |
| Does the processing fee apply to activity cancellations? | Activities are refundable in full. |
| Does the refund deadline apply to activity cancellation requests as well? | No. Activities are refundable in full. |
| Does the ACNM Annual Meeting & Exhibition accept cash or credit cards made onsite in Palm Springs, CA? | To streamline transactions and increase security, ACNM 70th Annual Meeting & Exhibition will NOT accept cash onsite, except for the Midwifery Market. We will accept Mastercard, Visa, and American Express for all purchases at the ACNM store and registration desk. Thank you in advance for your understanding. |
| Do I need to sign up for Pre- Conference Workshops? | No Pre- Conference Workshops are a not requirement for registration. |
| Do I need to sign up for the concurrent sessions? | All concurrent sessions are first come, first served. It isn't necessary to add it to your agenda to attend, and you may simply show up. |
Housing and Transportation
| Housing | https://annualmeeting.midwife.org/Location-Hotel/Hotel-Details |
| Hotel Details |
Loews Kansas City Hotel 1515 Wyandotte Street |
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Reservation Link (Loews Kansas City Hotel) |
https://www.loewshotels.com/kansas-city-hotel/group-acnm-annual-meeting-exhibition |
| Loews Kansas City Hotel / Info |
Rate: $259/night (plus applicable taxes and fees) Check-in: 4:00 p.m. Check-out: 11:00 a.m. |
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Parking Information (Loews Kansas City Hotel) |
Loews Kansas City Hotel offers both valet and self-parking options. Overnight self-parking is $33+ tax per night. Short-term self-parking is $25+ tax. Prices subject to change. |
| Airport Shuttle Service |
Black Car Service Kansas City Super Shuttle |
Speakers
| Call for Abstracts | The Call for Abstracts closed on March 1, 2026. |
| Submission Questions | For all other questions regarding submissions, please contact events@acnm.org. |
Exhibitors / Sponsors
| Exhibit / Sponsors page | https://annualmeeting.midwife.org/Sponsors-Exhibitors/Become-a-Sponsor-or-Exhibitor |
| Prospectus | https://tools.eventpower.com/exhibit_reports/prospectus/display/26ACNM-ANNUAL |
| Floor Plan | |
| Midwifery Market Floor Plan | |
| Exhibitor Kit | |
| Contact for Exhibitors/Sponsors | Contact our team for more details or to purchase booth space or sponsorships. Diane Dodson, Account Manager: 703-740-1965, DDodson@eventPower.com Erin Ong, Account Manager: 703-740-1960, EOng@eventPower.com Jessica Murray, Account Executive: 703-740-1932, JMurray@eventPower.com |