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Conferences on nursing

Upcoming nursing Conferences on 2026

Conference Date Conference Name Conference Venue
15th July Miami, United States
17th July Chengdu, China
20th July Phnom Penh, Cambodia
21st July vienna, austria
22nd July Birmingham, United States
24th July Coimbra, Portugal
27th July prague, czech republic
6th August Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
6th August Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
7th August Washington DC, United States
17th August london, united kingdom
17th August zurich, switzerland
17th August Zurich, Switzerland
5th September New Jersey, United States
7th September London, United Kingdom
7th September London, United Kingdom
9th September Guadalajara, Mexico
9th September Guadalajara, Mexico
9th September Guadalajara, Mexico
12th September Online, Other
14th September Rome, Italy
14th September Melbourne, Australia
26th September Lisbon, Portugal
26th September Osaka, Japan
26th September Lisbon, Portugal
28th September Istanbul, Turkey
3rd October Colombo, Sri Lanka
5th October Istanbul, Turkey
15th October Kuching, Malaysia
15th October Charlottetown, Canada
17th October san diego, united states
19th October tokyo, japan
19th October los angeles, united states
19th October tokyo, japan
20th October Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
28th October Amsterdam, Netherlands
29th October Lima, Peru
9th November Hong Kong, Hong Kong
16th November Dubai, United Arab Emirates
16th November dubai, united arab emirates
16th November Sydney, Australia
18th November bangkok, thailand
19th November schipolrijk, netherlands
19th November Sydney, Australia
23rd November deira, united arab emirates
23rd November London, United Kingdom
27th November Singapore, Singapore
3rd December Kaohsiung, Taiwan
5th December New Jersey, United States
8th December Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Nursing Conferences - FAQs

Here’s a comprehensive Nursing Conferences FAQ and resource guide for nurses, educators, researchers, and healthcare leaders:

Premier Events:

  • Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) Nursing Research Congress
    *(Largest evidence-based nursing research conference; July in Singapore)*
  • American Nurses Association (ANA) Annual Conference
    (Policy, leadership & clinical updates; June in Orlando)
  • International Council of Nurses (ICN) Congress
    (Global nursing summit; June in Montreal)

Specialty-Specific:

  • Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Annual Conference
  • Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Congress
  • National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) Conference

Submission Process:

  1. Check conference deadlines (typically 6-12 months in advance )
  2. Prepare:
  • Abstract (250-300 words, structured format)
  • Poster (4'x6' standard size for most events)
  1. Common presentation types:
  • Oral presentations
  • Poster sessions
  • Lightning talks (short research snapshots)

Pro Tip: Many conferences offer New Investigator Awards for students!

Typical Registration Fees:

Conference

Early-Bird

Regular

Student

ANA

$550

$750

$300

STTI Research Congress

$650

$850

$400

Virtual Only

30-50% discount

Funding Sources:

  • STTI Grants (up to $5,000 for members)
  • ANA Scholarships
  • Hospital/Nursing School Professional Development Funds
  • Specialty Associations (e.g., ENA, AACN travel awards)

Virtual Pros:
✓ Lower cost
✓ Flexible scheduling (recorded sessions)
✓ No travel stress

In-Person Advantages:
✓ Hands-on skills labs (e.g., IV insertion, simulation training)
✓ Networking at receptions/roundtables
✓ Exhibit hall freebies (textbooks, stethoscopes, etc.)

Hybrid Option available at most major conferences.

Essentials Checklist:

  • Printed posters (if presenting)
  • Tablet/laptop for note-taking
  • Business cards with LinkedIn QR code
  • Comfortable shoes (expect 10K+ steps/day)
  • Reusable water bottle (convention centers charge $5/bottle!)

Pro Strategies:

  1. Use conference hashtags (#ANAC2025, #NursingResearch)
  2. Attend "Meet the Editors" sessions (for nurse researchers)
  3. Visit poster sessions early (presenters are less busy)
  4. Join post-conference LinkedIn groups

Top CNE-Accredited Events:

  • ANA (up to 30 contact hours)
  • STTI Research Congress (20+ CEUs)
  • National Nurses in Business Association Conference

Verify credits with your state nursing board.

Hot Nursing Topics:

  • Nurse burnout & resilience strategies
  • AI in nursing practice
  • Health equity initiatives
  • Telehealth nursing innovations
  • LGBTQ+ patient care

Decision Guide:

Priority

Best Fit

Clinical Skills

ENA, AACN Critical Care

Research

STTI, WIN (Worldwide Nursing Conference)

Leadership

ANA, Magnet Conference

Specialty Focus

ONS, NAPNAP, AWHONN