OVERVIEW
Location:
Indianapolis, Indiana
Conference Venue:
Louis J. Jenn Memorial Park
10450 E 63rd St
Indianapolis IN 46236
General Information:
The Academy of Forensic Nursing's Education Committee invites you to join your AFN colleagues for two days of learning, collaboration, and connection at AFN Regional Conference: Indy forensic nursing conference, July 22–24, 2026. This event will feature a diverse offering of presentations of relevance to both novice and experienced forensic-nursing professionals and their allies.
General Schedule:
July 22–23, 2026
Conference - Days One & Two
"Crossroads of Care: Forensic Nurses at the Intersection of Science and Humanity"
July 22, 2026 – 6:30 p.m. ET
Welcome Party: Food, Drinks & Networking
5803 Lawton Loop Dr. E. Unit #4
Indianapolis IN 46216
July 24, 2026
Post-Conference
Non-Fatal Strangulation Clinical Skills and Competency Training
Registration Costs - In Person
In-person registration includes light breakfast, lunch, and snacks/beverages throughout the day, plus the evening Welcome Party on July 22 (food, drinks, networking).
Conference
Two Days – In-Person
AFN Member – Early Bird $315 ($350 after March 1, 2026)
Non-Member – Early Bird $380 ($425 after March 1, 2026)
Post-Conference – In-Person Only
Non-Fatal Strangulation Clinical Skills and Competency Training
Important! This training includes full registration to a mandatory, 8-hour didactic training that must be completed online, on demand, before attending the Post-Conference. This 8-hour didactic training will be posted for viewing on AFN Learn in the 2nd Quarter of 2026.
AFN Member – Early Bird $315 ($350 after March 1, 2026)
Non-Member – Early Bird $380 ($425 after March 1, 2026)
Bundle & Save! – All Three Days
In-Person Only
AFN Member – Early Bird $575 ($650 after March 1, 2026)
Non-Member – Early Bird $700 ($775 after March 1, 2026)
Registration Costs - Virtual
Two Days – Virtual
AFN Member – Early Bird $215 ($240 after March 1, 2026)
Non-Member – Early Bird $280 ($315 after March 1, 2026)
Special AFN Membership Opportunity! Non-members will receive a discount code for $30 off a one-year membership. Good through 11:59 Central Time, July 24, 2026. Valid for the Healthcare Professional level only (regular one-year rate = $130). Code will be emailed separately from your registration confirmation, coming from afn@afnmail.org.
Volume Discount Available: Non-profit organizations purchasing 10 or more tickets at once are eligible for a volume discount. Contact afn@afnmail.org for details.
AFN Cancellation Policy
IN PERSON - If you need to cancel your in-person registration, please do so before June 22, 2026 to receive a 50% discount. After June 22, 2026, no refunds will be available. You may transfer your registration to another person to attend the same event in your place at any time. Transfers cannot be applied to a future AFN event. For cancelations or transfers, please email: afn@afnmail.org
VIRTUAL - Our virtual events are created for flexible schedules. If you are unable to attend the day(s) of the conference, you will have the ability to watch all of the sessions asynchronously – on your own time and schedule – within three months of the live event. Therefore, we do not allow cancellations or refunds. By continuing to the registration page, you indicate you agree with this policy.
LODGING INFO
Hotel Options:
The Academy of Forensic Nursing has secured lodging options at two locations in Indianapolis. Please use the group codes to secure your special AFN rate!
Tru by Hilton
5660 Lawrence Village Pkwy
Indianapolis IN 46216
+1 800-774-1500
Group Code: 90Z
Group discount open through June 21, 2026.
Visit the hotel's booking link to learn more & secure your room!
Fort Harrison State Park Inn
5830 North Post Rd
Indianapolis IN 46216
+1 317-638-6000
Group Code: 0722AF
Group discount open through June 21, 2026.
Visit the hotel's booking link to learn more & secure your room!
OTHER INFO
AFN Regional Conference: Indy Planning Committee
Natalie Calow MSN, RN, CEN, AFN-C
Darienne Kreeger BSN, RN, GFN-C, SANE-A, SANE-P
Barbra Bachmeier JD, MPH, MSN, APRN, NP-C, CPH, DF-AFN, FAEN
Tanya Thompson BSN, RN, CPN, SANE-P, SANE-A
Rachel Lapp BSN, RN, TNS, CEN, TCRN, SANE-A
Nicole Perkins BSN, RN, CPST, SANE-A, SANE-P, GFN-C
Drenda Bell ASN, RN
Continuing Education Disclosure:
Continuing education is available for those registered to attend the conference. The number of CE hours available will be based on your registration and attendance. Academy of Forensic Nursing is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.