The State of the Maryland Nursing Workforce Symposium 2026
Friday, Oct. 23, 2026
9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Registration: FREE
College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
3501 University Blvd East
Hyattsville, MD 20783
Featuring keynote speaker Bradley Goettl
Bradley Goettl, DNP, DHA, RN, FNP-C, FAAN
Chief Nursing Officer, American Nurses Enterprise
Bradley Goettl has more than 20 years of experience across clinical practice, health care administration, academia, and nonprofit leadership. He began his career in rural health care and practiced as a flight nurse and nurse practitioner before moving into executive roles.
He serves as chief nursing officer for the American Nurses Enterprise, which includes the American Nurses Association, the American Nurses Credentialing Center, and the American Nurses Foundation. In this role, he advocates for the nation’s five million nurses and provides executive oversight for nursing and credentialing programs. Goettl is a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing and the American College of Healthcare Executives. He also holds an adjunct faculty appointment at Georgetown University’s Berkley School of Nursing.
Take a look at last year's event: 2025 Maryland Nursing Workforce Symposium