Simulation User Network (SUN)

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Coming in 2028 – Dates and location to be announced

The Simulation User Network (SUN) Conference will return in 2028, bringing together healthcare simulation professionals from across the country to share best practices, explore innovative solutions, and connect with peers.

Dates, location, and registration details will be announced soon. Join the interest list below to be the first to receive updates.

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Why Attend

The SUN Conference brings together simulation and education leaders from EMS and prehospital education, hospital, professional education, and interprofessional education (IPE) settings — all dedicated to advancing patient safety and improving outcomes.

There will be sessions tailored to each discipline and more, offering insights, best practices, and hands-on learning opportunities designed to inspire and elevate your simulation training.

Solutions Hall Highlights from the 2026 SUN

At the 2026 SUN Conference, attendees explored hands-on simulation solutions designed to improve patient outcomes, enhance training, and support healthcare education programs.

Explore some of the solutions featured in the Solutions Hall and continue your learning beyond the conference.

Airway Management and Resuscitation

Advancing Assessment in High-Stakes Care

Building Competence and Confidence

Full-Scale Simulation Management

Advancing Maternal & Newborn

Safer Births

Simulation Education Membership Solution

LearNEXT All-Access Educational Membership

LearNEXT All-Access is a structured education membership that builds simulation expertise across roles. Certificate-ready tracks guide learners from foundational skills to advanced decision-making. Training is offered in live and on-demand formats for flexible, personalized learning. Annual Skills Reviews and strategic consultations reinforce key concepts and align training with institutional goals.

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Whether you're new to simulation or a seasoned leader, the 2028 SUN Conference will offer the tools, ideas, and community to help you take your training to the next level.

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The Simulation User Network (SUN) Conference is a premier event that gathers healthcare simulation professionals from around the nation. The SUN provides a platform for sharing best practices, exploring innovative simulation solutions, and fostering collaboration among educators, clinicians, and industry experts. Attendees can participate in hands-on workshops, interactive sessions, and networking opportunities to elevate their simulation skills and drive excellence in healthcare education. With a focus on advancing patient safety and improving clinical outcomes, the SUN is the ultimate destination for those passionate about revolutionizing healthcare through simulation.

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Networking with peers & experts

The Simulation User Network (SUN) Conference draws over 300 user network members to each meeting. It serves as a platform for collaboration, innovation and simulation advancements that lead to improvements in education and healthcare delivery.

Unite

Best practices from industry leaders

The SUN Conference is a place to meet others who have objectives in simulation just like yours and connect with industry-leading experts.

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Hands-on training & education

You'll experience best practices and hands-on demonstrations that help advance simulation training programs across all healthcare disciplines.

Why should you attend a SUN?

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