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57th Southwest Region Annual Meeting & Education Conference

Wednesday, Mar 4, 2026 at 12:00 AM to Sunday, Mar 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM MST

The Queen Mary, 1126, Queens Highway, Long Beach, CA, 90802, United States

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Event Information

Wednesday, Mar 4, 2026 at 12:00 AM to Sunday, Mar 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM MST

The Queen Mary, 1126, Long Beach, CA, 90802, United States.

The purpose of the Southwest Region Annual Meeting and Education Conference is to present informative workshops, offer professional development activities, and arrange unique networking opportunities for the members of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated and community members. This year's meeting is a mix of in-person and virtual activities. In-person attendees will have the opportunity to meet with exhibitors and sponsors, while all attendees will have access to on-demand education modules. The theme of the meeting is, "Celebrate, elevate, empower from the bedside to the boardroom and beyond", we're certain that you will leave inspired. We're excited that you will join us for this exciting event.

Cancellation policy

For registration fees to be refunded less processing fee, cancellation request must be received via email on or before February 3, 2026, to finance@swrchietaphi.org. No registration refunds will be made for requests received after February 3, 2026. The registration processing fee is $50. 

Event Location

About Organizer

Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated is a professional organization for registered professional nurses and student nurses (male and female) representing many cultures and diverse ethnic backgrounds. The Southwest Region is a geographical boundary consisting of Chapters of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated in the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. More than 8000 Registered Nurses and Student Nurses hold membership in Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated. Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated is an internationally recognized leader in the provision of health education, leadership development, and service to the community. The mission of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated is to provide service for humanity, elevate the plane of nursing and to increase interest in the nursing profession.

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Speakers

About Kimberly Balark, MSN, BSN, RN, CCRN
Chapter President
Lambda Chi Chi Chapter, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated (Oakland, CA)
No Sessions Available
About JoAnne West-Fair, MSN, BSN
Chapter President
Mu Chi Chapter, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated (Los Angeles, CA)
No Sessions Available
About Norlissa Cooper, PhD, MS, RN
Regional Director
Southwest Region, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc.
No Sessions Available
About Michelle Benson ADN, RN
Member
Lambda Chi Chi Chapter, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated (Oakland, CA)
No Sessions Available
About Southwest Region Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc.
Board of Directors
SWR
No Sessions Available
About Hilda Smith, MSN, MDiv, BSN, RN
SWR Chaplain
Southwest Region Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc.
No Sessions Available

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About Michelle Love
Owner
The God Project LLC
No Sessions Available
About Adrienne Rogers, BSN, RN
Regional Awards Committee Co-chair
Southwest Region Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated
No Sessions Available
About Elaine Martin, MSN, BSN, RN, CNL
Regional Awards Committee Co-chair
Southwest Region Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated
No Sessions Available
About Andrea Watts
Member
Mu Chi Chapter Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc. (Los Angeles, CA)
No Sessions Available
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About Carolyn McNeil
Owner
Elite Collection
No Sessions Available

Event Sponsors

Event Schedule

Session Date
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Sessions on Mar 04, 2026

12:05 AM
01:00 PM

Registration

01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
04:00 PM

First Time Attendees

04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
05:00 PM

SWR Bingo Night

05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
06:00 PM
07:00 PM

Pre-Conference Board Meeting

07:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Sessions on Mar 05, 2026

12:05 AM
07:00 AM

Morning Workout

07:00 AM - 07:30 AM
08:00 AM

Registration

08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
08:30 AM

Conference Kick-off

08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
09:00 AM

Vendor Hall

09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
09:00 AM

Pre-Conference Training #1:

09:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Presidents' Roundtable

09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
10:00 AM

Anti-Basilei Roundtable

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Pre-Conference Training #2:

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
11:30 AM

Pre-Conference Training #3:

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
07:00 PM

Opening Ceremony

07:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Sessions on Mar 06, 2026

12:05 AM
07:00 AM

Morning Workout

07:00 AM - 07:30 AM
08:00 AM

Registration

08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
09:00 AM

Vendor Hall

09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
09:00 AM

Educational Workshop #1:

09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
10:00 AM

Educational Workshop #2:

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Educational Workshop #3:

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
11:30 AM

Undergraduate Round-Up

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Educational Workshop #4:

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
01:30 PM

Educational Workshop #5:

01:30 PM - 02:30 PM

Educational Workshop #6:

01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
07:00 PM

Sessions on Mar 07, 2026

12:05 AM
06:30 AM

Morning Workout

06:30 AM - 07:00 AM
07:00 AM

Breakfast & Bonding

07:00 AM - 08:00 AM
08:00 AM

Beta Plenary Sign-in

08:00 AM - 08:15 AM
08:15 AM

Beta Plenary

08:15 AM - 09:00 AM
09:00 AM

Plenary Sign-in I

09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
09:30 AM

Plenary Session I

09:30 AM - 12:00 PM
12:00 PM

Lunch

12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
01:30 PM

Plenary Sign-in II

01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
02:00 PM

Plenary Session II

02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
05:00 PM
07:00 PM

Host Chapter Event

07:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Sessions on Mar 08, 2026

12:05 AM
07:00 AM

Morning Workout

07:00 AM - 07:30 AM
08:00 AM

Financial Wrap-up

08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
09:30 AM

Memorial Service

09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
10:30 AM

Inspirational Service

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
12:00 PM

Royal Sunday Brunch

12:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Hotel Reservation Link

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Torrance - South Bay
Address: 21333, Torrance, CA, 90503, United States.
Hotel Block Dates: March 5, 2025 to March 9, 2025
Room Rates: $219.00 Per Night (Single/DoubleOccupancy, Standard King or Double Room)
Reservation Link: https://group.doubletree.com/eehf8k 

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