REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

37th International Nursing Research Congress
16-18 July 2026 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Your opportunity to connect and share research

Network with and learn from a diverse representation of nurses conducting research on topics that touch every part of nursing and healthcare: technology, practice, well-being, and community health, to name a few.

Congress brings together a dynamic and vibrant community of students, faculty, clinicians, and leaders who will inspire and motivate you no matter where you are in your nursing journey.

Registration Fees

Congress registration fees vary by country and are represented in US dollars. To estimate your registration fees, please complete the fields below and view your selected fee in the colored box.

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YOUR ESTIMATED
REGISTRATION FEES

$000 USD

If you plan on registering for a pre-conference, this will add an additional US $75 to your registration fee estimate.

Join us at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel!

Sheraton Centre Toronto
123 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON M5H 2M9, CA

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Schedule Overview

All times are ET and subject to change. Please reference the final schedule in the onsite mobile app.

Wednesday, 15 July 2026

11:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (1130-1600)

Early Check-in Open

Noon-5:00 p.m (1200-1700)

Global Leaders Forum: Chapters Lead Together (Chapter Leaders Only)

1:00-4:00 p.m (1300-1600)

Pre-con Workshops

Thursday, 16 July 2026

7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (0730-1730)

Check-in Open

8:00-11:00 a.m. (0800-1100)

Pre-event Workshops

8:00-11:00 a.m. (0800-1100)

Poster Session #1 Set-up

8:00-8:30 a.m. (0800-0830)

First Time Presenter Meetup

8:45-9:15 a.m. (0845-0915)

Moderator Meetup

9:00-9:15 a.m. (0900-0915)

Break

9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m (0930-1630)

Presenter Ready Room Open

9:30-10:15 a.m. (0930-1015)

First Time and Solo Attendee Presentation

11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (1100-1500)

Poster Session #1 Viewing

11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (1115-1230)

Opening Plenary

12:15-12:45 p.m. (1215-1245)

Exhibit Viewing

1:00-1:50 p.m. (1300-1350)

Concurrent Session A

1:50-2:45 p.m. (1350-1445)

Poster Session #1 Viewing: Meet the Poster Author

2:45-3:35 p.m. (1445-1535)

Concurrent Session B

3:35-3:50 p.m. (1535-1550)

Break

3:50-4:40 p.m. (1550-1640)

Concurrent Session C

4:30-6:00 p.m. (1630-1800)

Welcome Reception and Exhibit Viewing

6:00-7:30 p.m. (1800-1930)

Region 10 Meet and Greet

Friday, 17 July 2026

7:00-8:00 a.m. (0700-0800)

Award Recipient Meet and Greet (invitation only)

7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m (0730-1600)

Check-in Open

7:30-11:00 a.m. (0730-1100)

Presenter Ready Room Open

8:00-11:00 a.m. (0800-1100)

Poster Session #2 Set-up

8:00-9:00 a.m. (0800-0900)

Exhibit Viewing

8:10-9:00 a.m. (0810-0900)

Concurrent Session D

9:00-9:15 a.m. (0900-0915)

Break

9:15-10:30 a.m. (0915-1030)

Concurrent Session E

10:30-10:45 a.m. (1030-1045)

Break

10:45 a.m.-Noon (1045-1200)

Concurrent Session F

11:00 a.m.-4:25 p.m. (1100-1625)

Poster Session #2 Viewing

Noon-1:15 p.m. (1200-1315)

Plenary Session and Lunch

12:45-2:30 p.m. (1245-1430)

Presenter Ready Room Open

1:15-1:30 p.m. (1315-1330)

Break

1:30-2:20 p.m. (1330-1420)

Concurrent Session G

2:20-2:35 p.m. (1420-1435)

Break

2:35-3:25 p.m. (1435-1525)

Concurrent Session H

3:00-4:30 p.m. (1500-1630)

Exhibit Viewing

3:25-4:25 p.m. (1525-1625)

Poster Session # 2 Viewing: Meet the Poster Author

4:00-5:00 p.m. (1600-1700)

Chapter Leader Celebration (invitation only)

5:00-7:00 p.m. (1700-1900)

Hall of Fame Reception (invitation only)

Saturday, 18 July 2026

7:00-8:00 a.m. (0700-0800)

Poster Session #3 Set-up

7:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m (0730-1300)

Check-in Open

8:00 a.m.-Noon (0800-1200)

Poster Session #3 Viewing

8:00-8:30 a.m. (0800-0830)

The Many Faces of Sigma: Leadership Pathways and Possibilities

8:00-9:00 a.m. (0800-0900)

Poster Session #3 Viewing: Meet the Poster Author

8:00-9:30 a.m. (0800-0930)

Exhibit Viewing

8:30-10:30 a.m. (0830-1030)

Presenter Ready Room Open

9:00-10:15 a.m. (0090-1015)

Concurrent Session I

10:15-10:30 a.m. (1015-1030)

Break

10:30-11:30 a.m. (1030-1130)

Hall of Fame Panel Discussion

11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (1130-1300)

Exhibit Viewing

11:30-11:45 a.m. (1130-1145)

Break

11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. (1145-1245)

Lunch

Noon-1:00 p.m. (1200-1300)

Sigma Health System-Based Nurse Scientist Collaborative

12:45-1:00 p.m. (1245-1300)

Break

12:30-2:45 p.m. (1230-1445)

Presenter Ready Room Open

1:00-1:30 p.m. (1300-1330)

Hall of Fame Concurrent Session #1

1:30-1:45 p.m. (1330-1345)

Break

1:45-2:15 p.m. (1345-1415)

Hall of Fame Concurrent Session #2

2:15-2:30 p.m. (1415-1430)

Break

2:30-3:20 p.m. (1430-1520)

Concurrent Session J

3:20-3:35 p.m. (1520-1535)

Break

3:35-4:30 p.m. (1535-1630)

Closing Plenary

4:30-5:30 p.m. (1630-1730)

Closing Reception

Cancellations and Balance Dues: All cancellations must be received in writing (letter or email). If you are unable to attend, you may make a one-time substitution to another person at no additional charge. The cancellation of a prepaid registration received electronically before Monday, 1 June 2026 will be refunded, minus an administrative fee as follows:

US $125 for a high-income country
US $50 for a middle-income country
US $25 for a low-income country

Cancellation of a prepaid registration received through the mail must be postmarked before Monday, 1 June 2026, to be refunded, minus the administrative fee as listed above. No prepaid registration refunds will be issued for cancellations that are received or postmarked on Tuesday, 2 June 2026 or after. If a cancellation request is received or postmarked Tuesday, 2 June 2026 or after, for a registration that was not prepaid, an invoice will be issued and due for the full registration fee.

Rising Stars

We are looking for students to present their research, evidence-based projects, or literature reviews as part of our Rising Stars of Research and Scholarship invited student posters.
Learn more

Volunteers Needed

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support this event and help make it a meaningful experience for all attendees. Whether you enjoy greeting guests, assisting with activities, setting up, or helping behind the scenes, there’s a role for everyone!

Volunteer Opportunities Available for Registered Attendees:
• Session Moderators
• Poster Session Ambassadors
• Welcome Ambassadors/Wayfinders
• On-site Customer Service

Additional details, including full role descriptions and the volunteer sign up link, will be available soon. For questions contact Janell Jackson at janell@sigmanursing.org.

Destination Toronto

Congress will take place at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel in 2026.

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