Catalyst for Change: Expanding Our National Nursing Network to support patient advocacy, evidence-informed practice, and safe, equitable, person-centred care.

Immerse yourself in a dynamic learning experience at the 2025 Canadian Association of Perinatal and Women’s Health Nurses (CAPWHN) National Conference, being held in partnership with the Canadian Association of Neonatal Nurses (CANN).

Engage with experts in the field as they share cutting-edge insights and advancements in perinatal, neonatal, and women’s health nursing. Forge valuable connections through networking opportunities with fellow professionals and take advantage of the vibrant cultural scene in Halifax.

Join CAPWHN and CANN for two days of educational enrichment, collaborative exchange, and enjoyable entertainment. Elevate your knowledge, broaden your perspective, and be a part of this premier event. Don’t miss this chance to be at the forefront of innovation and excellence in the field!

Conference Objectives:

1. Discuss innovative and evidence-informed practices to promote and optimize care across the continuum of perinatal and women’s health.
2. Foster collaborative spaces for networking with other healthcare professionals.
3. Explore strategies to optimize knowledge and promote equity and access in perinatal and women’s health.

For registration enquiries or to make any change to your registration, contact Unconventional Planning:

registration@unconventionalplanning.com

613-721-7061 (Ottawa)

For program and conference information, visit the conference website:

CAPWHN website – click here

The Westin Nova Scotian

1181 Hollis Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 2P6

Click here to reserve a hotel room online at our group rate, or phone 902-421-1000.

CAPWHN has secured a limited number of hotel rooms for our group at a special rate of $235 for a Traditional Room (per room, per night, single or double occupancy, plus applicable taxes and fees).

Our group rate will be available until Friday, September 5, 2025, or until our group block is sold out, whichever comes first. After that point, any new reservation will be subject to availability at the daily rate applicable at the time of reservation.

Individuals are responsible for their own hotel reservations and their own room, taxes, and incidental charges. All charges must be paid upon checkout.

Check-in time is 15:00; checkout time is 12:00.

Note: The only hotel room block organized for CAPWHN is the one listed above. CAPWHN does not endorse or recommend booking hotel reservations through any source other than the hotel itself, and no other housing company, travel agent, or third party agency is authorized to place hotel reservations on behalf of CAPWHN.

REGISTRATION AS A MEMBER: You must be a current member of the Canadian Association of Perinatal and Women's Health Nurses (CAPWHN) or the Canadian Association of Neonatal Nurses (CANN).

NOT A MEMBER? 

To register at the member rate, renew or apply for membership:

CAPWHN website – click here

CANN website – click here

REGISTRATION AS A STUDENT (for full-time undergraduate students only): Upload proof of enrolment in a full-time undergraduate program as an image or PDF file during the registration process, or send by email to registration@unconventionalplanning.com.

All cancellation and substitution requests must be submitted in writing by email to: registration@unconventionalplanning.com.

Refunds of registration fees, less a $50 administration fee, will be issued for cancellations received by August 26, 2025. No refunds will be issued after this date. If you are unable to attend, you may substitute someone in your place. Refunds will be processed after the conference.