IANAGH Leadership Retreat 2026
Honoring Our Legacy.
Strengthening Our Governance.
Shaping the Future.
A one-day leadership experience designed for nurses ready to grow, lead, and make lasting impact.
📅 March 21, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (CT)
📍 Elite Restaurant, Sugar Land, TX
A Theme That Matters
“Honoring Our Legacy | Strengthening Our Governance | Shaping the Future”
This year’s retreat is built around a powerful idea: leadership is not just about where we are going, but also about understanding where we come from and how we build stronger systems for the future. Attendees can expect meaningful conversations around governance, leadership development, and the evolving role of nurses in today’s healthcare landscape.
Learn From Inspiring Voices
The event features a lineup of respected leaders and industry experts:
Premod D. Varghese – Keynote Speaker, CEO of EPI Consulting
Umamaheswari Venugopal – President, NAINA
Biju Ittan – President, IANAGH
Accamma Kallel – Advisory Board Chair
Nisha Mathews, PhD, RN – Program Coordinator
Each speaker brings real-world experience, leadership insight, and practical strategies that attendees can apply in their professional and personal journeys.
Why You Should Attend
This is more than just a conference. It’s a space to:
Strengthen your leadership mindset
Connect with like-minded nursing professionals
Gain insights into governance and organizational growth
Be inspired to take your career and impact to the next level
Whether you’re an experienced nurse leader or someone stepping into leadership for the first time, this retreat is designed to equip and empower you.
Continuing Education Credits
Participants will receive 3.0 hours of nursing continuing education (CE) credits, accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), making this both a professionally enriching and credential-enhancing experience.
Join the Movement
IANAGH has been a pillar in the Greater Houston community for over three decades, supporting nurses through education, mentorship, and leadership initiatives. The Leadership Retreat 2026 continues that mission with purpose and impact.
For More Information
📞 Accamma Kallel: 281-620-8228
📞 Biju Ittan: 713-480-4532
Our Sponsors
We’re grateful to our sponsors for supporting the IANAGH Leadership Retreat 2026 and helping make this event possible.
Gold Sponsor
Jacob’s Financial Group
Helping families plan, protect, and build a secure financial future through retirement, insurance, and estate planning solutions.
Silver Sponsor
Grand Canyon University
Providing quality education and career growth opportunities for healthcare professionals and future leaders.
Thank You
Your support helps us bring leaders together, create meaningful learning experiences, and strengthen our community.
