1978 – 2017: International Association for Human Caring Annual Conferences

For almost 40 years, the International Association for Human Caring has held annual conference, a number of them in international locations. Here is the list of these conferences, the themes, locations, dates, and hosts through 2018. Subsequent conferences are documented in the Nursology.net “future conferences” and “past Nursology events >2018” sections. Download the History of IAHC here (shared by permission)

1978: The Phenomena And Nature Of Caring – April 27-28, 1978

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Host: Dr. Madeleine Leininger, University of Utah, School of Nursing

1979: Analysis Of Caring Behaviors And Processes – March 22-23, 1979

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Host: Dr. Madeleine Leininger, University of Utah, School of Nursing

1980- Characteristics And Classification Of Caring Phenomena – March 18-19, 1980

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Host: Dr. Madeleine Leininger, University of Utah, School of Nursing

1981: Caring And Education: Teaching Curriculum And Clinical Perspectives – March 18-20, 1981

Georgia Southern College, Statesboro, Georgia, USA
Host: Dr. Em Olivia Bevis, Georgia Southern College, School of Nursing

1982: Discovering Caring In Its Fullest Dimensions – March 17-19, 1982

Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, USA
Host: Dr. Madeleine Leininger, Wayne State University, College of Nursing

1983: Caring Theory And Research Methods – April 6-8, 1983

University of Texas, Tyler, Texas, USA
Host: Dr. Doris Riemen, University of Texas-Tyler, College of Nursing

1984: Linking Theory And Methods For Caring/Care Knowledge – April 11-13, 1984

LaSalle College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Host: Dr. Zane R. Wolf, LaSalle College; School of Nursing

1985: The Annual Caring Research Conference was cancelled.

1986: The Caring Of Nursing: A Proud Heritage Building New Dimensions – April 27-29, 1986 (An Invitational Conference)

Vallombrosa Retreat Center, Menlo Park, California, USA
Host: Patricia Larson

1987: Ethics And Morality Of Caring – April 26-28, 1987

Vallombrosa Retreat Center, Menlo Park, California, USA
Hosts: Dr. Patricia Larson and Dr. Sue A. Thomas

1988: Caring: A Living Presence – May 1-3, 1988

Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida, USA
Host: Dr. Anne Boykin, Florida Atlantic University, College of Nursing

1989: The Caring Imperative In Education – April 30-May 2, 1989

Hyatt Regency Hotel, Denver, Colorado, USA
Host: Dr. Jean Watson, University of Colorado HSC, School of Nursing

1990: Caring: The Compassionate Healer, A Call to Consciousness – April 27-29, 1990

Stouffer Presidente Hotel, Houston, Texas, USA
Host: Dr. Gwen Sherwood and Dr. Patricia Starck (Dean), The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Nursing

1991: Nursing: The Caring Practice–”Being There” – April 28-30, 1991

Stouffer Rochester Plaza Hotel, Rochester, New York, USA
Host: Rochester General Hospital (Dr. Kathryn Gardner) and the University of Rochester School of Nursing (Drs. Sheila Ryan, Dean, and Mary Dombeck)

1992: Human Caring: A Global Agenda – July 8-10, 1992

Melbourne Hilton on the Park, Melbourne, Australia
Host: The Royal College of Nursing, Australia (Dr. Barbara Place and Dr. Sue Thomas)

1993: Caring As Healing: Renewal Through Hope – May 16-18, 1993

University of Portland, Portland, Oregon, USA
Host: St. Vincent Hospital and Medical Center and University of Portland School of Nursing (Drs. Delores Gaut, Susan Moscato, Kathy Johnson, Sylvia McSkimming and Connie Harrison)

1994: Caring: Power, Politics & Public Policy – May 7-9, 1994

Chateau Laurier Hotel, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Host: Dr. Malcolm McDonald, Grey Bruce Regional Health Centre,and The Canadian Hospital Association

1995:Nursing’s Caring Heritage: Pathway To The Future – April 30-May 2, 1995

Omni Hotel, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
Host: Dr. Anne Gill-Taylor of School of Nursing and Dr. Linda Shank from the Center for Continuing Health Care Education, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center

1996: Patterns Of Caring: Universal Connections – April 28-30, 1996

Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
Hosts: Dr. Anne Jones, Mayo Foundation Continuing Nursing Education; Dr. Kathleen Valentine, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, School of Nursing; Mankato State University; Winona State University; and Luther College

1997: Human Caring: The Primacy of Love and Existential Suffering – June 14-16, 1997

Marina Congress Center, Helsinki, Finland
Host: Dr. Katie Eriksson; Nordic College of Caring Science, the Nordic Academy of Nursing Science, and the Abo Akademi University

1998: Communicating Caring, The Essence of Nursing – April 26-28, 1998

Sheraton Society Hill Hotel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Hosts: Dr. Zane Robinson Wolf, La Salle University, School of Nursing; as well as Allegheny University of the Health Sciences, School of Nursing; Holy Family College, Department of Nursing; Immaculata College, Department of Nursing; Bucks County Community College; Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, School of Nursing; Thomas Jefferson University, College of Health Professions, Department of Nursing; University of Pennsylvania, School of Nursing; University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire, School of Nursing; Villanova University, College of Nursing; and Widener University, School of Nursing

1999: Cultural Diversity in the New Millennium – April 18-20, 1999

Menger Hotel, San Antonio, Texas
Host: Dr. Donna Taliaferro, University of Texas, Health Science Center, School of Nursing, San Antonio, Texas

2000: Rhythms of Caring: A Cadence for a New Century – July 2-3, 2000

Boca Raton Resort and Club, Boca Raton, Florida, USA
Host: Dr. Anne Boykin, Florida Atlantic University, College of Nursing and Sigma Theta Tau International Iota Xi Chapter

2001: Creating Communities of Caring—Global Initiatives – June 5-7, 2001

University of Stirling; Stirling, Scotland
Host: Dr. Betty Farmer, University of Stirling, Scotland

2002: Creating Caring Environments – May 23-24, 2002

Radisson Hotel, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Hosts: Dr. Carol Picard and Linda Andrist of the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions; as well as Massachusetts General Hospital, and MGH Nurses’ Alumnae Association

2003: Calling the Caring Circle – June 1-4, 2003

Chautauqua Park, Boulder, Colorado, USA
Hosts: Drs. Susan Hagedorn; Jean Watson; and Elizabeth Teichler, of the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center School of Nursing, and the Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) System

2004: Caring, For a Renewed Care – June 3-5, 2004

The Delta Montreal Hotel, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Host: Dr. Chantal Cara, Faculty of Nursing Sciences, University of Montreal and Researcher at the Montreal Rehabilitation Institute

2005: Reflection and Action: Promoting Harmony in Caring Environments – June 15-18, 2005

Lake Tahoe, Conference Center, Kings Beach, California, USA
Hosts: Dr. Sharon Cumbie, University of Wyoming; Dr. Alice Running, University of Nevada; Dr. Connie Carpenter, Nevada State College; and Dr. Lori Candela, University of Nevada

2006: Caring As Social Action – May 31-June 3, 2006

Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle, Australia (Western Australia)
Host: Dr. Dawn Freshwater of Bournemouth University, Murdock University and Edith Cowan University.

2007:The Power of Caring: The Gateway to Healing – May 16-19, 2007

Millennium Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Dr. Donna Taliaferro, University of Missouri St. Louis, College of Nursing, St. Louis, Missouri

2008:30 Years ~ State of Caring Science: Celebrating the Past: Nurturing the Future – April 6-9, 2008

The Carolina Inn and University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
Hosts: Dr. Valerie Lunsford and Dr. Gwen Sherwood, University of North Carolina, School of Nursing and Health Care, Chapel Hill, North Carolina,

2009: The IAHC conference planned in Malta in partnership with the University of Malta and chaired by Dr. Patrick Dean, Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota Rochester, School of Nursing was sadly cancelled due to economic downturn and budget concerns.

2010: Nursing Care Models – June 2-5, 2010

Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
Host: Dr. Patrick Dean, University of Minnesota Rochester, School of Nursing and Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota

2011: The Intersection of Caring and Quality: Nursing Practice, Education, and Research – June 1-4, 2011

Menger Hotel, San Antonio, Texas, USA
Host: Dr. Gail Williams of the University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio

2012: Caring Connections: Research, Practice, Education – May 30 – June 2, 2012

Hyatt at the Bellevue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Hosts: Dr. Marian Turkel, Einstein Healthcare Network, Philadelphia Pa and Dr. Zane Wolf, LaSalle University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2013: Magic, Mystery and Miracles—Embracing the Difference Caring Makes in Nursing Practice, Education and Research – May 29 – June 1, 2013

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, Orlando, Florida, USA May 29 – June 1, 2013
Hosts: Dr. Gail Williams, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio and Dr. Marlaine Smith, Florida Atlantic University
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2014: The Universality of Caring – May 24 – May 28, 2014