AONN+ Innovation Showcase Applicant FAQ

The Innovation Showcase is a new AONN+ initiative designed to highlight emerging organizations bringing innovative solutions to the oncology nurse and patient navigation space.

Organizations that have been operating for five (5) years or less and offer a new or differentiated solution that advances oncology navigation are eligible to apply.

All applications are reviewed by the AONN+ Innovation Review Committee using standardized criteria focused on innovation, impact on navigation, feasibility, and alignment with AONN+’s mission.

Four organizations will be selected as Innovation Showcase winners, and up to 16 additional applications will be selected for a Rapid-Fire Session.

The top 4 winners will receive a 15-minute presentation slot during the Innovation session and a featured spotlight on AONN+ LinkedIn and AONN+ website following the conference. Up to 16 additional winners will be invited to participate in a Rapid-Fire Innovation Session in the Exhibit Hall, where they may share their innovation in a 3-minute presentation and be recognized in a post-conference email sent to the full AONN+ membership.

No. Only the top 20 organizations will be recognized in a post-conference email sent to the full AONN+ membership.

There is no fee to apply for the AONN+ Innovation Showcase. Only organizations selected to participate will be charged a fee:

• $2,500 for selected organizations that are not exhibiting and do not hold a Bronze-level (or higher) sponsorship
• $500 for selected organizations that are exhibiting or hold a Bronze-level (or higher) sponsorship

This structure reflects AONN+’s commitment to supporting innovation while recognizing organizations that partner with us through conference participation.

No. All Innovation Showcase presentations are educational in nature and should focus on the innovation and its relevance to navigation, not product sales.

Yes. Separate applications may be required depending on conference participation details.

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