Welcome to the NANT 17 Conference

Theme: Connection Heals

We鈥檙e thrilled to welcome you to NANT 17, the one-of-a-kind, international event for neonatal therapists.

This year鈥檚 theme, Connection Heals, reflects a truth we witness every day in neonatal care: babies require human connection to heal, grow, and develop. From a parent鈥檚 presence and touch to the responsive care of neonatal professionals, connection is foundational to healthy beginnings.

At NANT 17, we honor these connections and the people who make them possible. Whether you鈥檙e a bedside clinician, researcher, educator, or industry leader, your presence and contributions matter deeply.

Together, we鈥檒l explore how connection heals at all levels of NICU care, including the nurturing relationships, supportive environments, and interdisciplinary collaboration that shape outcomes for infants and families. We鈥檒l also strengthen the professional connections that advance our science, enrich our practice, and sustain us in this meaningful work.


Join us at NANT 17 as we celebrate the healing power of connection鈥攆or babies, families, and each other.

Christy Gliniak, PhD, OTR/L, CNT, CPXP, NTMTC

Brittany Bullock, MS, CCC-SLP, IBCLC, CNT

Communications Manager
Conference Co-Chair
Conference Co-Chair