Greetings from NAINA!

On behalf of the National Association of Indian Nurses of America (NAINA), it is my distinct honor and privilege to invite you to NAINA’s 5th Clinical Excellence and Leadership Conference (CELC), to be held on September 19–20, 2025, under the compelling theme:

“ENGAGE, EDUCATE, EMPOWER: Advancing Nursing Excellence through Practice, Leadership, and Innovation”

This two-day national conference is held to bring together Bedside Nurses, Advanced Practice Providers, Nurse Educators, Nurse Researchers, Nurse Leaders, Nurse Entrepreneurs and Nurses from various other disciplines, across the globe. The sole purpose is to engage nurses in meaningful dialogues, to educate through expert-led, evidence-based sessions, leadership panels, peer collaboration; and to empower participants to lead with innovation and resilience while exploring the evolving landscape of healthcare delivery. This conference is designed and wired for nurses across all disciplines, whether at the bedside, making a difference in healing patients every day, leading systems of change through innovation and transition in practice or shaping policy and education. This is an opportunity to recharge, reconnect, and recommit to advancing the profession. Together, we will explore strategies and pathways to overcome today’s challenges and turn them into tomorrow’s opportunities making a long-lasting impact.
We also extend a warm invitation to our Local and National Sponsors, Partners, and other key healthcare stakeholders to join us in supporting this impactful event. Your sponsorship supports the advancement of nursing and drives innovation through meaningful collaboration, ultimately benefiting the communities we serve.

We look forward to welcoming you to an event filled with learning, inspiration, and networking. Join us in celebrating excellence, investing in the future of nursing, and advancing our shared mission of compassionate, competent, and committed care.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Sincerely,

Umamaheswari Venugopal MSN, RN, NEA-BC, CCRN

National President 2025-2026
National Association of Indian Nurses of America (NAINA)
President@nainausa.org
www.nainausa.org
Mobile: 609-937-5987