This in-person conference is designed to provide an opportunity for simulation educators and enthusiasts from clinical and academic settings to connect with colleagues from various professions and roles to share, learn, and grow in areas of simulation-based education, research, innovation, and technology. Grounded in evidence-based best practices, this conference is a platform for simulation novices to experts to gain and disseminate knowledge and skills from a basic overview to new directions in healthcare simulation.

Conference dates

Oct. 1 and 2, 2026

Location

Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55904

Target audience

This in-person conference is designed for nurses, physicians, respiratory therapists in simulation education, operations and technical specialists, standardized patient program coordinators, administrators, researchers, and innovators from all healthcare professions, including clinical and academic settings.

Registration and abstract submission

Please visit the Mayo Clinic Healthcare Simulation Conference 2026 information page for more information on registration and abstract submissions.