Simulation User Network (SUN)

Who Should 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.

What to Expect

Experience two days of inspiration, innovation, and connection, where you'll gain:

✓Inspiring and engaging keynote sessions from thought leaders in simulation and education.
✓Hands-on workshops with Laerdal solutions and partner technologies.
✓Breakout sessions focused on current challenges and emerging practices across EMS and prehospital education, hospital, professional education, and interprofessional education (IPE).
✓Networking events that spark collaboration and idea-sharing.
✓A memorable off-site experience designed to engage and energize attendees.

Whether you're new to simulation or a seasoned leader, the 2026 SUN Conference will offer the tools, ideas, and community to help you take your training to the next level.

Need Help Getting Approval to Attend?

We've made it easier for you to share the value of the 2026 SUN Conference with your organization.

Use our Justification Letter to outline how attending the SUN Conference supports your team's goals — from improving training effectiveness to advancing patient outcomes.

Simply download, personalize, and present it to your manager or department leader to help secure approval to attend.

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2026 Justification letter

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.

2026 SUN Conference

March 24-25, 2026 | Midtown Atlanta, GA

We're excited to announce that the next SUN Conference will take place on March 24-25, 2026, in Atlanta, GA! As we prepare for another inspiring gathering of healthcare simulation professionals, we invite you to stay informed about the conference location, registration openings, agenda highlights, and speaker announcements.

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