APP Oncology Summits are developed with and for advanced practice providers including NPs, PAs, pharmacists (and RNs).
As part of the multidisciplinary team in the care of cancer patients, students, physicians, and other healthcare professionals involved in the management of cancer patients are also welcome to attend.
Students, Fellows, and Industry Employees, see pricing below. Register early to guarantee your spot!
Student is defined as currently enrolled in an advanced learning institution and/or studying in order to enter a particular profession. If you would like to attend as a Student, please contact info@horizoncme.com for further information.
Defined as anyone employed by a drug, device, or diagnostic company. The primary goal of the conference is to educate practicing clinicians on the latest advances and strategies in the care of cancer patients. Because space is limited and to ensure sufficient seats are available for clinicians, Industry Employees may register as an attendee only if you have a clinical title (NP, PharmD, MD, PA, etc).
Thursday, November 20, 2025 | |
| 11:45am | Pre Conference Session: Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy: A Hands-on Skills Workshop » Dee Ann Omatsu, MS, APRN, PNP-BC, AGNP-BC, CPON, AOCNP – Nurse Practitioner, Hematology/Oncology, Hawai‘i Pacific Health |
| 11:45am | Check-in and Coffee in Exhibit Hall |
| 1:00pm | Horizon CME App Overview |
| 1:05pm | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 1:10pm | (01) Ongoing Advances in Cancer Drug Therapy: New Agents, Expanded Indications, and Strategies for Optimizing Treatment » Shawn Griffin, PharmD, BCOP – Oncology Pharmacist/Assistant Clinical Professor University of California, Irvine |
| 1:55pm | Gather for Hors d’Oeuvres |
| 2:05pm | (A) Hors d’Oeuvres & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Pfizer Oncology » TBA |
| 2:50pm | Transition Break |
| 2:55pm | Dessert Break in Exhibit Hall |
| 3:10pm | (02) Classical Hematology: Venous Thromboembolism, Thalassemia, and Hemochromatosis » Francisco Conde, PhD, AOCNP, FAAN – Department of Oncology Straub Medical Center Hawaii Pacific Health |
| 3:55pm | (03) Advanced Prostate Cancer: Systemic Management and Treatment Considerations » Keola Beale, MD – Kaiser Permanente |
| 4:40pm | Break in Exhibit Hall |
| 5:00pm | (04) TBA » TBA |
| 5:45pm | Closing Comments |
Friday, November 21, 2025 | |
| 7:00am | Check-in & Exhibit Hall Open |
| 7:50am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 7:55am |
(05) Bloody Good Diagnoses: Unraveling Hematologic Malignancies » Laura J. Zitella, MS, RN, ACNP-BC, AOCN – Associate Clinical Professor Hematology Nurse Practitioner University of California, San Francisco |
| 8:40am | Gather for Breakfast |
| 8:50am | (A) Breakfast Buffet & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Gilead » TBA (B) Breakfast Buffet & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Novartis » TBA |
| 9:35am | Transition Break |
| 9:45am |
(06) Aligning Bladder Cancer Care with Evolving Best Practices » TBA |
| 10:45am | Message from the Cancer Charities |
| 10:55am | Trivia Break – Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 11:20am | (07) Bi-Specific Antibodies Today and Tomorrow: What APPs Need to Know » Danielle Roberts, PA-C – Associate Chief of Education for APPs, Co-Director Hematology/Oncology APP Fellowship Winship Cancer Institute at Emory University |
| 12:05pm | (08) Advanced Approaches to Oncologic Emergencies: Integrating Critical Thinking and Evidence-Based Care » Meredith Beaton, RN, MSN, AGACNP – Medical Director Associate Vice Chair of APP Development Division of Hematology University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus |
| 12:50pm | Gather Lunch |
| 12:55pm | #1 Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Pfizer Oncology » TBA #2 Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Springworks » TBA |
| 1:40pm | Transition Break |
| 1:45pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit Hall |
| 2:00pm | (09) Colorectal Tumor Board » Karen Rowan, DNP – Family Nurse Practitioner Hawaii Oncology » Jared Acoba, MD – Chief of Oncology, The Queen’s Medical Center Assistant Professor, University of Hawai’i Cancer Center » Rebecca Sawai, MD – General Surgery Kaiser Permanante Moanalua Medical Center |
| 3:00pm | Break in Exhibit Hall |
| 3:20pm | (10) APP Productivity: Know What You Do and What Value It Brings » Todd Pickard, MMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA, FASCO – Executive Director Advanced Practice MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 4:05pm | (11) Palliative Care: How Do I Fit It In? » Elizabeth A. Freitas, APRN, PhD – Clinical Nurse Specialist Hui Pohala |
| 4:50pm | Closing Remarks |
| 4:50pm | Networking Reception |
| 6:00pm | Non-CME/CE Dinner Presentation Presented by Agios » TBA |
Deatils to come.
Attention Pharmacists: Earn CE credit toward your BCOP recertification*
Horizon CME is proud to support the recertification of oncology pharmacists and the new BPS pilot program for continuing professional development. For program details, please go here.
The APP Oncology Summit is a two-day conference designed to provide advanced practice providers (APPs) with the latest evidence-based strategies to optimize care and outcomes for patients with cancer. This conference is planned with and for advanced practice providers (NPs, PAs, pharmacists, and nurse specialists) and is a collaborative effort of oncology clinicians from multiple organizations in each community.
The APP Oncology Summit offers a unique opportunity for APPs from various healthcare teams in the community to collaborate, learn from each other and national faculty, and share best practices on a range of issues related to the care of cancer patients.
APP Oncology Summits are developed with and for advanced practice providers including NPs, PAs, pharmacists, and nurses.
As part of the multidisciplinary team in the care of cancer patients, students, physicians, and other healthcare professionals involved in the management of cancer patients are also welcome to attend.
Nurse Practitioner/Assistant Researcher/CCDR Lead University of Hawaii Cancer Center/Hawaii M/U NCORP Clinical Faculty, UH Nancy Atmospera-Walch School of Nursing Honolulu, HI
Nurse Practitioner, Hematology/Oncology , Hawai‘i Pacific Health honolulu, hi
Clinical Oncology Pharmacy Services Supervisor Kaiser Permanente - Hawaii Region Honolulu, HI
Nurse Practitioner
Hawaii Cancer Care
Honolulu, HI
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Hui Pohala
Honolulu, HI
Hematology and Oncology
Kaiser, Kona Medical Office
Kailua-Kona, HI
Lindley M.
We want to ensure that your time at the 2025 APPOS Honolulu conference is convenient and memorable. Staying at our host hotel provides a hassle-free experience and puts you at the heart of the activity surrounding the conference.
Overnight Accommodations: Dates for discounted rates:
Booking Deadline: 10/20/2025
Click here to book your room today!
Room rate: $284
Parking: $10 for self-day parking (limited spaces) | $15 for day-use valet (no in and out privileges) | Overnight parking is $55.00 + tax per night for self and $70.00 + tax for valet parking
Disclaimer:
All reservations must be booked using the link above before the closing date listed. Overnight accommodation, parking, and resort fees will revert back to standard hotel pricing outside of the dates above. A set number of rooms have been blocked off for the discounted pricing. If all of those rooms have already been booked, discounted pricing may not be available for additional rooms or accommodations.
