XXVII state SNA Biennial conference -2017 was organised by Student Nurses’ Association of India, TNAI Odisha state branch in association with Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences, KIIT , Bhubaneswar for two days from 05.08.2017 to 06.08.2017 based on the theme –“Empowering Nurses Through Advanced Technology”. Total 550 participants including faculties from different schools and colleges of odisha attended the conference .On 1st day of conference all participants were involved in rally at 8am from KINS to Magnet square with slogan and SNA unit banner. The conference was inaugurated by lighting the lamp by the dignitaries at 11am in the KIMS auditorium . The inaugural session was proceed with a welcome song by 3rd year B.SC (N) students. Chief guest Prof (Mrs) Sasmita Samanta Registrar, KIIT, Mrs Padmabati behera , DDN, Nursing, Mrs Fulana Dei state TNAI President odisha,Ms saroj Nalini Pradhan state SNA advisor, Mrs. Kajal Sinha state TNAI secretary,odisha and Prof. (Mrs) Amrita Lenka, Principal, KINS, KIIT conference convenor were present . The welcome address was given by Prof. (Mrs) Amrita Lenka, Principal, KINS as conference convener. The theme and objectives of the conference were well explained by her. The Chief guest Prof (Mrs) Sasmita Samanta Registrar, KIIT delivered valuable message and appreciated to all Nurses for their hard works and dedication and how this profession render care to everyone without discrimination. Mrs Padmabati Behera , DDN addressed the gathering on the theme. Mrs Fulana Dei state TNAI President read the SNA report of odisha state branch. The chief guest was felicitated by SNA Advisor. The different competitions were held within two days of conference such as Rangoli competitions, poster competition on various nusing subjects , Spot paintaining,Debate competition, quiz competition, personality competitions and scientific paper presentation. The judges for different events were invited from different colleges to evaluate the participants. The winner of various competitions were awarded with certificate and prizes. The Valedictory session was inaugurated at 5 pm by the dignitaries . Prof. (Mrs) Amrita Lenka, Principal, KINS and conference convener ,chief guest (Prof )S.Nanda, vice-chancellor, KIIT, Mrs Basanti Behera, secretary, ONMEB, Professional guest Dr.(Mrs) Laxmi Rana and Ms.S.N Pradhan, SNA Advisor. Chief guest. Prof S. Nanda, vice-chancellor highlighted on Nursing as a Nobel profession and gave the brief description about SNA and TNAI followed by speech of guest of honour Mrs Basanti Behera ,secretary, ONMEB. Prof. (Mrs) Amrita Lenka addressed the gathering and extended thanks to each participants of different colleges and schools of state of odisha. All judges and respected members were felicitated .. Finally conference ended with vote of thanks by SNA Advisor Ms. Saroj Nalini Pradhan.