About the event

Join the ACN NSW Sydney Region as we kick off the new year with ACN CEO Kathryn Zeitz. The evening offers an opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, gain valuable insights into the year ahead, and engage in thought-provoking discussions on the future of nursing.

Key Learning Objectives 

• Gain Strategic Insights – Understand ACN’s vision for 2025 and the key priorities shaping the future of nursing in Australia.
• Enhance Professional Connections – Engage with fellow nursing professionals to build meaningful relationships and expand your professional network.
• Leadership and Innovation – Learn from Kathryn Zeitz’s experiences and perspectives on leadership, innovation, and the evolving role of nurses in healthcare.

About the speaker

Adjunct Professor Kathryn Zeitz FACN, Chief Executive Officer - Australian College of Nursing 

Dr Kathryn Zeitz commenced as the Australian College of Nursing’s (ACN) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in September 2024 and is an accomplished and respected health executive, academic, researcher, and nursing leader. Her distinguished career is marked by her dedication to improving healthcare delivery and outcomes with a commitment to patient-centred care. Dr Zeitz successfully completed her PhD thesis in clinical nursing at the University of Adelaide in 2003. She has contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed publications from her research interests. Dr Zeitz is an Adjunct Professor at The University of Adelaide and an Adjunct Associate Professor with Flinders University. Outside of her professional roles, Dr Zeitz’s community service has involved a previous Chair of Variety SA and a Board Director for Variety Australia, for which she was awarded Life Membership in 2021. She is a long-standing volunteer and leader within St John Ambulance Australia, where she is currently a Board Director.