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The 27th annual Power of Nursing Leadership

Since 1998, the Power of Nursing Leadership event has celebrated the impact and achievements of nurse leaders throughout Illinois. The event serves to enhance and engage partnerships among leaders in academia, government, the community and health care enterprises. Participate as an individual, organization, exhibitor or sponsor. We look forward to your involvement in this year’s event!

Exterior of Hilton Chicago from across Grant Park

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

9:30 AM

Exhibits, Networking, Coffee Hour

11 AM

Welcome, Awards, Recognitions

Noon

Plated Lunch

1 PM

Keynote Presentation: Finding Your Greatness, by Jarrett Payton

LOCATION

Hilton Chicago
720 S. Michigan Avenue

All event activities will be held on the second floor in and around the Grand Ballroom of this elegant, landmark hotel overlooking Grant Park.
Parking: The hotel offers PNL guests discounted, on-site parking at a rate of $33 for self-park and $49 for valet.

About Jarrett Payton Heading link

Finding Your Greatness

As a popular sports broadcaster, successful entrepreneur and passionate philanthropist, Jarrett Payton’s uplifting message, “Finding Your Greatness,” will present attendees with a unique behind-the-scenes look at how his famous father helped drive the successful career he enjoys today through his 3 Ps: Passion, Persistence and Presence. His engaging, inspiring presentation will demonstrate how these concepts are tied together.

Payton, son of the late NFL Hall of Famer Walter Payton, is a television sports and radio journalist/host, businessman, philanthropist, motivational speaker, former NFL and CFL running back, and devoted husband and father. He hosts the highly rated WGN-TV’s “GN Sports” program and is the sports anchor for the station’s 4 and 9 p.m. weekday news. During his broadcasting career, he has held several roles as a featured host on Chicago radio and television stations.

Read more about the 2024 keynote speaker

This is my favorite event that I attend annually. I always leave with a refreshed perspective of nursing and being a nurse, and increased sense of professionalism…as well as impact potential within healthcare.

Regular attendee of the Power of Nursing Leadership event