Optimal Outcomes

13th annual Perinatal, Reproductive and Sexual Health Conference

Save the Date:
Friday March 19, 2027 - Minneapolis, MN

at the Minneapolis Marriott West

Hosted by: Minnesota Affiliate of the American College of Nurse Midwives

All are welcome!

Calling all perinatal, reproductive and sexual health advocates interested in optimizing health outcomes! The MN Affiliate of the ACNM created the Optimal Outcomes: Perinatal, Reproductive, and Sexual Health Conference in 2013 to provide education about health disparities, promoting physiologic birth, and ways to improve health outcomes in our community.

This interdisciplinary annual conference is attended by midwives, nurses, physicians, advanced practice providers, doulas, health professionals, students and community members interested in perinatal, reproductive and sexual health outcomes. Come earn CEUs and build community!

March 19, 2027

Tickets for on-demand/virtual access available soon

Earn up to 10 CEUs!

Conference Highlights

Virtual Viewing After the Event: Recorded speaker videos and presentation materials were available at the secure page for all Optimal Outcomes attendees after the conference and remain accessible for three months. A password was emailed to you once you purchased your Optimal Outcomes Conference Ticket and again after the conference once all virtual materials became available.

Stay at the Marriott West: The Minneapolis Marriott West will have discounted rooms available to those attending the conference. Reservations must be made before 1/29/2027.

Scholarship tickets: Scholarship tickets will be available for people on a first come first served basis. Equity Scholarships will be available for people from underrepresented groups, such as LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC, and others at a discounted rate. Those who desire an Equity Scholarship should complete this form to request a conference scholarship. If you have any other questions about the Optimal Outcomes conference, please contact us via our Optimal Outcomes contact form

Interested in supporting the Equity ticket fund? Please consider donating toward an Equity ticket! If you’d like to contribute to the Equity Scholarship ticket click here to donate: Equity Donation Link

Interested in getting a shirt to support scholarships? Purchase a t-shirt or sweatshirt via our bonfire campaign here!

Things to know
before you go:

Location:
Minneapolis Marriott West
9960 Wayzata Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55426
map & directions

Parking: Free parking available in outdoor lots

Meals: Continental breakfast, lunch and snacks will be provided. Community building cocktail hour cash bar will be held after the conference

Accommodations: All gender bathrooms and lactation rooms available

Dress: Business casual, dress in layers as it can be difficult to regulate the temperature of the rooms

Continuing Education Credits: up to 10 CEUs will be available. Attend sessions in person and/or watch on-demand to earn all 10 CEUs. Unfortunately we will not be offering lactation CERPs this year. Secure attendee access has ended for this conference.

Exhibit Hall: Visit with sponsors and vendors in our vibrant exhibit hall. Remember to bring your wallet to support local artisans. Check off tables visited on your passport to be eligible for our coveted door prizes!

Conference registration/Check in: starts at 7am, Continental breakfast provided 7am-8am