The American Association of Nurse Life Care Planners (AANLCP) invites experienced professionals to submit proposals for the AANLCP National Benchmark Summit. We are seeking evidence‑based presentations that advance clinical methodologies, professional development, and interdisciplinary collaboration within Life Care Planning and Legal Nurse Consulting.

Prospective speakers must submit a detailed proposal—including an abstract and three to five learning objectives—using the official submission form below by September 30, 2026.

All submissions will be reviewed by the AANLCP Conference Committee and Executive Board. Selected speakers will be notified by October 31, 2026.

Priority Topic Areas

Clinical Foundations & Nursing Practice

• The nursing role within Life Care Planning

• SCI rehabilitation: considerations and treatment modalities

• Respiratory modalities

• Seizure management

• Burn injury care and treatment pathways

• Intensive therapy programs and community reintegration

• Life care planning for the aging population

• CP: long‑term implications and planning considerations

Professional Development for New Life Care Planners

• Research skills and data methodology

• Introduction to the crash cart and mentorship pathways

• Starting a practice: CV development and professional marketing

• Understanding the core tenets of Life Care Planning

Business & Practice Management

• Business fundamentals for new and experienced planners

• Using subcontractors effectively

• Scaling your practice

• Determining business valuation and worth

Technology, AI, and Innovation

• Assistive technology for home modifications

• AI in Life Care Planning: do’s and don’ts

• Evaluating AI tools and choosing reliable sources

• Defending your methodology and data sources in medico‑legal settings

Interdisciplinary & Specialized Topics

• NPEs in Life Care Planning

• Vocational evaluations and integrating findings into life care plans