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NJSRC Annual Shore Conference

Where New Jersey’s respiratory care community comes together each fall.

The NJSRC Annual Shore Conference is the Society’s flagship educational and professional gathering—bringing together respiratory therapists, educators, students, physicians, vendors, and healthcare leaders from across New Jersey and the surrounding region.

Join us in Atlantic City for three days of continuing education, clinical insight, professional development, networking, and celebration of the respiratory care profession.

Registration Now Open

2026 NJSRC Shore Conference

Dates: October 14–16, 2026

Location: Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City

777 Harrah’s Blvd, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Registration is now open. Review the official conference brochure for the complete schedule, speakers, continuing education information, conference activities, and Waterfront Conference Center floor plan.

Three Days of Education & Connection

2026 Schedule at a Glance

This year’s Shore Conference brings together clinical education, research, leadership, professional development, required-credit programming, and opportunities to connect with colleagues and industry partners.

Wednesday, October 14

7 CE Day • Check-In 8:30 AM • Vendor Reception & Sputum Bowl

Wednesday begins with breakout programming and a full day of education covering research, clinical practice, leadership, and professional development.

Session highlights include:

  • Preventing 30-Day Readmission of the Pneumonia Patient
  • Acuity and Productivity Standardization for Respiratory Care Leaders
  • An Introduction to Respiratory Care Research
  • Influences on Retention Among Respiratory Care Practitioners in New Jersey
  • Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation for the Treatment of OSA
  • Electrical Impedance Tomography: A Live Look Inside the Lungs
  • PFT Excellence
  • Asthma Self-Management Education
  • Respiratory Residency and the Transition from Student to Professional Practice

The day concludes with the Vendor Reception beginning at 5:30 PM and the Sputum Bowl at 6:45 PM.

Thursday, October 15

7.5 CE Day • Check-In 8:00 AM • Catered Breakfast & Lunch • Poolside Party

Thursday features a full day of clinical and professional programming, along with the conference keynote, awards ceremony, exhibit hall activities, and evening celebration.

Session highlights include:

  • Patient Safety During a Disaster
  • Air Hunger, Dyspnea, and Suffering During Mechanical Ventilation
  • Developing a Sustainable Respiratory Therapy Workforce
  • Basics of Chest Radiology
  • The Mushroom Leader: Growing Leaders Who Thrive Under Pressure
  • Health Ethics and End-of-Life Issues
  • Leadership During Emergency and Critical Care Transport
  • Student-to-Professional Transition Programming
Featured Keynote

“The Future Begins Today: Updates on AARC Strategic Initiatives”

Dana Evans, MHA, RRT, RRT-NPS, FACHE, FAARC, FNAP

Thursday also includes the NJSRC Awards Ceremony and President’s Address and concludes with the Poolside Party from 7:00–10:00 PM.

Friday, October 16

3 CE Session • Check-In 7:45 AM • Continental Breakfast • Required Credit

The conference concludes Friday morning with three additional educational sessions focused on professional development, the Society, and clinical practice.

  • Building Professional Respect Within Your Department
  • NJSRC and You Update
  • COPD and Sex: What the RT Needs to Know (Patient Safety Required Credit)
View the Complete 2026 Schedule, Speakers & Conference Brochure →

Continuing Education Credits

The 2026 Shore Conference offers continuing education programming across all three days, including required-credit sessions addressing patient safety and ethics.

CE tracking will be available on-site to help attendees document their participation throughout the conference.

Vendor Fair & Networking

The Shore Conference brings respiratory care professionals together with manufacturers, service providers, educational organizations, and other industry partners through a dedicated Vendor Exhibit Hall.

  • Explore respiratory equipment, technology, products, and services
  • Connect directly with industry representatives and partners
  • Network with respiratory therapists and healthcare professionals from across the region
  • Participate in exhibit hall activities and the Wednesday evening Vendor Reception

The Vendor Fair is located in the Wildwood Ballroom within the Waterfront Conference Center and is integrated into the conference schedule to encourage meaningful interaction between attendees and exhibitors.

A Conference with a Purpose

Beyond continuing education, the Shore Conference is an opportunity to strengthen New Jersey’s respiratory care community—sharing research, discovering new approaches to care, developing future leaders, and recognizing the professionals advancing the field every day.

Interested in Presenting?

The NJSRC welcomes presentation proposals from respiratory care professionals, educators, researchers, and industry experts interested in sharing their knowledge, experience, research, and best practices with New Jersey’s respiratory care community.

If you have an idea that can inspire your peers, advance professional practice, or improve patient care, we encourage you to submit a presentation proposal for consideration at a future NJSRC Shore Conference.

➜ Learn More & Submit a Presentation Proposal

Exhibitors & Sponsors

The Shore Conference offers valuable opportunities for manufacturers, service providers, educational organizations, and industry partners to connect with respiratory care professionals from across the region through exhibit booths and sponsorship opportunities.

➜ View the 2026 Exhibitor & Sponsor Information Packet (PDF)

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