2027 · Primary Palliative Care Conference
Care
Beyond
Cure
Palliative Care for Everyone:
The ABCs
Advancing Equity. Broadening Access. Cultivating Compassionate Care.
April 9–10, 2027
Renaissance Fort Lauderdale West Hotel
Plantation, Florida
About the Conference
Care Beyond Cure is the DNPs of Color primary palliative care conference: two days of learning, April 9–10, 2027, in Plantation, Florida.
Under the theme Palliative Care for Everyone: The ABCs, we focus on advancing equity, broadening access and cultivating compassionate care for people living with serious illness. Calling all nurses at every degree level, students and allies — everyone is welcome, and student poster presentations are part of the program.
Real-world insight from distinguished palliative care speakers
13.5
contact hours to earn
Interactive, workshop-style learning experiences
Meaningful connection with peers committed to advancing excellence in primary palliative care
Care Beyond
Cure 2026
Two days of learning, conversation and community. Join us in 2027.
April 9–10, 2027 · Plantation, Florida
Registration
Includes
- Two full days of learning
- Breakfast and lunch
- Workshop swag
- 13.5 contact hours
Registration fees
Final pricing will be posted here. In person only. Registration is non-refundable .
Register
Call for
Student Abstracts
Palliative Care for Everyone: The ABCs
Advancing Equity. Broadening Access. Cultivating Compassionate Care.
Undergraduate, graduate, DNP and PhD health professions students are invited to present research, DNP projects and quality improvement work as poster presentations.
Submission deadline
January 31, 2027
Conference Co-Chairs
Dr. Lolita Melhado
PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, ACHPN, FPCN
Co-Chair
Dr. Elena Prendergast
DNP
Co-Chair
Where to
Stay
Renaissance Fort Lauderdale West Hotel
1230 S Pine Island Rd, Plantation, FL 33324
Located in the heart of Plantation, Florida, the Renaissance Fort Lauderdale West Hotel offers a modern, sophisticated backdrop for any event. Following a multi-million dollar renovation, the venue combines sleek contemporary design with high-end Marriott service.
Room booking link coming soonSponsors
Sponsors who stand with our community will be recognized here. To talk about supporting Care Beyond Cure, reach the conference team.
Become a Sponsor
Frequently
Asked
Questions
Who should attend?
Nurses at every degree level, students and allies who want to strengthen primary palliative care.
What’s included with registration?
Two full days of learning, breakfast and lunch, workshop swag and 13.5 contact hours.
Is this an in-person event?
Yes. Care Beyond Cure is in person only, April 9–10, 2027, in Plantation, Florida.
What’s the cancellation policy?
Registration is non-refundable .
Still have questions?
Our team is here to help. Email conference@dnpsofcolor.org