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In the interest of global networking, Sigma will post conferences hosted by nonprofit nursing organizations on this webpage free of charge.
(NOTE: Inclusion of nursing conference information on the Sigma website is at the sole discretion of Sigma. Events submitted should have nurses as its primary audience.)
February 2026
19-27 February 2026 — Virtual
Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute | University of Iowa Health Care's Advanced EBP Institute is an experience-centered immersion with dynamic, active, and reflective learning designed to: increase proficiency and master advanced knowledge and skills for leading and integrating EBP, improve and sustain outcomes, and expand impact across populations and healthcare systems.
March 2026
18-21 March 2026 — Seattle, Washington, USA
ISPN 2026 Annual Conference | On behalf of ISPN and the ISPN Conference Planning Committee, we are thrilled to invite you to the 2026 Conference; Innovate, Integrate, INSPIRE: Charting the Future of Psychiatric Nursing, taking place March 18-21, 2026, at the Grand Hyatt Seattle. We will have multiple concurrent oral presentations as well as two pre-conference workshops - one on psychopharm and one on psychotherapy.
20-22 March 2026 — Washington, DC, USA
Creating Healthy Work Environments is designed to help leaders in both academic and clinical settings develop, implement, and maintain strategies that will improve their organizations' work environments.
21-24 March 2026 — Dallas, Texas, USA
Neuroscience Nursing Annual Conference | In March 2026 we will be offering a new, more robust conference to meet the needs of more of our members. Next year the Neuro-APP Symposium, Annual Conference, and Stroke Conference will be combined into one super event: the AANN Annual Conference: Uniting Expertise, Elevating Care. The conference will include educational tracks in general neuro, content for advanced practice providers, stroke content, and much more. Save the date!
30-31 March 2026 — Los Angeles, California, USA
2026 Social Mission Alliance Conference | The Social Mission Alliance (SMA) conference aims to advance health equity and social justice through health professions education. Each SMA conference brings together hundreds of clinical educators, administrators, clinicians, trainees and students from around the world to convene, collaborate and engage on top issues facing our society, including social determinants of health, community engagement, reducing inequities, and value-based healthcare.
April 2026
24 April 2026 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
2026 Nursing Research & EBP Conference | We are thrilled to invite you to the 2026 Nursing Research & EBP Conference; The Future of Nursing - Innovation and Impact, taking place on April 24, 2026 at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Come learn, earn CEs, and explore the city where 250 years of independence started!
29-30 April 2026 — Iowa City, Iowa, USA
National Evidence-Based Practice Conference | University of Iowa Health Care invites you to theNational Evidence-Based Practice Conference, where you learn cutting-edge developments in topics impacting the ability of nurses and interprofessional team members to work in fast-paced healthcare settings and address highly complex patient needs. Participants come from across the U.S. and the world, creating an opportunity to network with EBP experts, faculty, and clinicians motivated to make a difference in health care.
June 2026
4-5 June 2026 — Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Nursing Research, Innovation, and Evidence-based Practice Conference 2026 | Join us for a 2-day conference with 2 Research tracks, an Innovation track, and an Evidence-based practice track. Enjoy hearing from our Nationally and Internally recognized keynote speakers Dr. Nancy M. Albert and Dr. Molly McNett.
Completed Research, Successful Innovation Strategies, and completed EBP Projects Abstracts are being accepted for paper, oral and poster presentations. Deadline March 1st 2026
Hoteling option within walking distance. Register early as space will be limited.
11-12 June 2026 – San Luis Potosi, Mexico
Innovations in Research Using the Roy Adaptation Model |
The Roy Adaptation Association - International invites you to attend our in-person Conference, June 11-12, 2026, at Universidad Autonoma de San Luis Potosi (UASLP), San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Objectives: Explore innovations using the Roy Adaptation Model in nursing research, practice, and education, Identify strategies for developing nursing science and applying evidence to practice, and Collaborate with Roy Scholars worldwide to address current and emerging issues.
17-19 June 2026 — London, United Kingdom
Caring Beyond Walls: The Power of Nursing in Home, Community and Primary Care Settings |
The International Home Care Nurses Organization, Association of District Nurse & Community Nurse Educators and City St George's University of London, is inviting abstract submissions for the IHCNO/ADNE/City St George’s University of London UK Conference 2026. This event will explore nursing in homes, communities, and primary care settings. We welcome contributions in research, education, leadership, clinical practice, policy, and innovation. See conference website for additional details including abstract submission link.
22-28 June 2026 – Grantham, England, United Kingdom
Nightingale and Nursing in the U.K. | Immerse yourself in the British countryside as you expand your understanding of global nursing and health care issues! Harlaxton College is proud to present "Nightingale and Nursing in the U.K." Join us in our unique manor house for a retreat designed for nurses and nurse educators. We will host a series of interactive sessions with local health care providers around the theme of nursing in the British health care system, along with nursing and health care related visits across England.
24-26 June 2026 — Kuopio, Finland
Sigma European Regional Conference | Sigma's Europe Region and Alpha Beta Nu Chapter invite you to the 8th Sigma European Regional Conference, to be held in Kuopio, Eastern Finland.
The conference themes are:
- Future Nursing Leadership Defining sustainable & effective leadership in nursing.
- Healthy Workforce Prioritizing staff well-being as the foundation of quality care.
- Safety in Nursing Advancing patient and workforce safety through cutting-edge strategies.
- Sustainability in Nursing Making nursing practices more environmentally and socially sustainable.
- Health Pedagogy & Technology Transforming HC education with innovative learning methods & technological
25-27 June 2026 – Ankara, Turkey
International Nursing Management Conference | Hacettepe University Faculty of Nursing, Nursing Management Department announces the 9th International Nursing Management Conference in Ankara, June 25–27, 2026. Today’s health systems face increasing demands, limited resources, technological changes, and global crises, underscoring the need for visionary leadership to ensure sustainable healthcare. The theme is “Leading Excellence for Sustainable Healthcare.”
28-30 June 2026 – Jerai Hill Resort, Yan, 08300, Kedah, Malaysia
2nd Ministry of Health National Neurosurgical Assistant Medical Officer & Nursing Scientific Meeting | It is my great pleasure and honour to welcome each of you to the 2nd Ministry of Health National Neurosurgical Assistant Medical Officer and Nursing Scientific Meeting 2026, held here at the beautiful Jerai Hill Resort in Kedah. We are truly delighted to gather once again in this unique and inspiring setting, where nature and knowledge meet at the summit.
July 2026
16-18 July 2026 — Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Join Sigma for the 37th International Nursing Research Congress in Toronto. Prepare to connect and engage with over 800 nurse researchers, students, clinicians, and leaders around the globe who are focused on evidence-based research.
Call for Abstracts is open.
October 2026
28 October 2026 – Chicago, Illinois, United States
2026 American Nurses Enterprise Research Symposium | Join your colleagues at the 2026 ANE Research Symposium to explore how nurse-led research drives measurable impact on nurse, patient, and organizational outcomes; practice excellence; and innovation. This symposium highlights cutting-edge studies showcasing the power of nursing science to transform health systems. Nurses (RNs/APRNs), clinical nurse scientists, researchers, research fellows/residents, mentors, faculty, administrators, educators, and students are encouraged to submit an abstract (23 January-23 February)!
Janurary 2027
25-28 January 2027 — Al Khoud, Muscat, Oman
Sultan Qaboos University 3rd International Nursing Conference on Education, Research, & Practice: The Future of Nursing: Embracing Artificial Intelligence, Digitalization, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship | The College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University invites you to the SQU-3rd-INCERP, which aims to promote sharing and dissemination of new knowledge and innovations to enhance utilization of artificial intelligence (AI), emerging technologies, and evidence-based practice in nursing education, research and practice, while benefiting international visibility of SQU, the College of Nursing (CON), and the nursing profession in Oman.