Region 2 Takes the Crown at AANA 2026, and the School Showdown Is Coming Next
The competition at AANA 2026 wasn’t only happening on the podium and in the sessions. It was happening in the app, too.
During the AANA Annual Congress, August 21 to 25, regions across the country went head to head in the Ollivate Region Challenge, racking up XP and bragging rights in a friendly, all-out battle of anesthesia knowledge. And after a hard-fought week, we have a winner.
Region 2 Takes the Crown
Congratulations to Region 2, your AANA 2026 Region Challenge champions.
Region 2 didn’t just edge out the competition. They ran away with it, finishing on top with a commanding 173,240 XP. That’s a staggering number of questions answered, concepts reviewed, and knowledge sharpened, all in the span of one Congress week. Every one of those points represents a real rep of learning, which is what makes this win so much more than a number.
The Full Podium
It was a strong showing across the board. Here’s how the top of the leaderboard finished:
• First place: Region 2, 173,240 XP
• Second place: Region 7, 115,975 XP
• Third place: Region 1, 44,225 XP
And just behind the podium, Region 9 put up a great fight to finish fourth with 42,570 XP.
To every region and every person who played: thank you for bringing the energy. You turned a conference week into a nationwide study session, and that is exactly the point.
What the Challenge Was Really About
The trophy is fun. The friendly trash talk is fun. But underneath the leaderboard, something bigger was happening.
Every point in this challenge came from someone choosing to answer one more question, review one more concept, or squeeze in a few minutes of practice between sessions. Multiply that across regions and you get a genuine, nationwide burst of learning, powered by nothing more than a little friendly competition. That is the whole idea behind what we build: making studying social, energizing, and something you actually want to do.
Congratulations again, Region 2. You earned it.
The Next Competition Is Already Coming
If you missed this one, or if you’re hungry for a rematch, good news. The next showdown is right around the corner.
Coming in September: The School Showdown
Our next competition is almost here, and this time it’s personal.
In the School Showdown, it’s school versus school. Programs across the region will go head to head to see who has the sharpest, most dedicated community. Here’s how it works:
• School vs. school. Compete against other schools across the region.
• Students and alumni. Everyone can contribute and earn points together, so your whole community is in it with you.
• One university claims the top spot. Every point counts toward your school’s total, and only one program walks away as champion.
Whether you’re a current SRNA or a proud alum, this is your chance to represent your school and put it on the map.
Get Ready to Represent
Want your program on top? Start now.
Rally your cohort. Send this to your alumni. Build the habit now so your school hits September with momentum. The programs that come out on top won’t be the ones who scramble at the last minute. They’ll be the ones who showed up consistently, together.
Get ready to represent your school. The School Showdown is coming in September, and your program’s spot on the leaderboard is up for grabs. Get your community ready in the Ollivate app, or learn more at ollivate.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What was the AANA 2026 Region Challenge?
A friendly competition during the AANA Annual Congress (August 21 to 25) where regions across the country earned XP in the Ollivate app to compete for the top spot.
2. Who won the Region Challenge?
Region 2, with 173,240 XP, followed by Region 7 in second and Region 1 in third.
3. What is the School Showdown?
Ollivate’s next competition, coming in September. It’s a school-versus-school challenge where programs across the region compete for the top spot.
4. Who can participate in the School Showdown?
Both students and alumni can contribute and earn points for their school, so the whole community can get involved.
5. How do I get my school ready?
Start earning XP now in the Ollivate app, and rally your cohort and alumni so your program builds momentum ahead of September.
