ADVANCING FOOT CARE NURSING TOGETHER

Join foot care nurses from across the United States and beyond for AFCNA's premier 2026 virtual conference. Designed for clinicians at every stage of practice, this event provides evidence-based education, meaningful networking opportunities, and access to industry innovations that support excellence in foot care nursing.

CONNECT

Build relationships with foot care nurses, educators, researchers, and industry professionals.

LEARN

Gain practical knowledge from expert-led sessions focused on evidence-based foot care.

ADVANCE

Develop your clinical expertise, leadership skills, and professional opportunities.

JOIN THE CONFERENCE TO

EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Discover current best practices, emerging trends, and innovative approaches in foot care nursing.

BUILD YOUR NETWORK

Connect with colleagues from diverse practice settings and regions.

ENGAGE WITH EXPERTS

Connect with colleagues from diverse practice settings and regions.

EXPLORE INNOVATIONS

Visit virtual exhibitors and discover products and services that support patient outcomes.

STRENGTHEN YOUR PRACTICE

Take home actionable strategies that can be implemented immediately.

EARN 12 CE CREDITS

Invest in your professional development while meeting continuing education requirements.

Who Should Attend
This conference is designed for:

  • Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses specializing in foot care
  • Certified Foot Care Specialists (CFCS) and Certified Foot Care Nurses (CFCN)
  • Nurses pursuing or maintaining their foot care certification
  • Wound care nurses with lower extremity focus
  • Nurse practitioners
  • Nursing educators and clinical leaders interested in expanding foot care programming
  • Physicians and Podiatrists
  • Diabetic Educators
  • Allied Health Professional
  • Patients

Whether you are building your practice, advancing your credentials, or simply passionate about delivering exceptional care to aging and high-risk patients this conference was built for you.

FAQ's

Yes. You must complete the registration form to receive your login credentials and gain access to the event platform.
Yes. The vFairs platform is compatible with any computer or mobile device and any browser.
The conference runs October 3–4, 2026, from
8am-6pm EST
7am-5pm CST
6am-4pm MST
5am-3pm PST each day.
The 2026 theme is Connection — reflecting the belief that foot care nursing is best advanced when clinicians learn alongside one another.
This conference is designed for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses specializing in foot care, Certified Foot Care Specialists (CFCS), Certified Foot Care Nurses (CFCN), wound care nurses with a lower extremity focus, nurse practitioners, nursing educators, clinical leaders, physicians, podiatrists, diabetic educators, and allied health professionals.
Yes. The event will remain on demand for replay for 30 days, though AFCNA may make updates and changes to the platform periodically.
You can reach the vFairs technical support team by email at afcna@getvfairs.io.
Yes. 12 Contact hours will be awarded upon completion of the required post-conference evaluation for the sessions attended. The name on your registration will appear on your certificate exactly as entered, so please register using your full legal name.
Full refunds are issued for cancellations submitted on or before September 3, 2026.
No refunds will be issued after September 3, 2026. Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to education@afcna.org. Registrations are non-transferable.
AFCNA reserves the right to modify speakers, sessions, dates, or format due to circumstances beyond its control. Registered attendees will be notified promptly of any material changes using the email they registered with.

By registering for and participating in the AFCNA 2026 Virtual Conference, you agree that all session content and educational materials are the exclusive intellectual property of the American Foot Care Nurses Association Corporation (AFCNA) and are licensed for your individual use only. Recording, capturing, reproducing, distributing, or retransmitting any conference content by any means and in any form is strictly prohibited without AFCNA's prior written consent. Unauthorized use may constitute a violation of applicable copyright law and will be subject to appropriate legal action.