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37th International Nursing Research Congress
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37th International Nursing Research Congress
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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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.

   

Join us at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel!

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

Reserve your room today!

    
Toronto Hotel

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
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
7:30-8:30 a.m (0730-0830)
Presenter Ready Room 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)
Moderator Meetup
8:30-9:00 a.m. (0830-0900)
First Time Presenter Meetup
9:00-9:15 a.m. (0900-0915)
Break
9:00-9:45 a.m. (0900-0945)
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
2:45-4:30 p.m. (1445-1630)
Presenter Ready Room Open
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
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
5:00-7:00 p.m. (1700-1900)
Hall of Fame Reception (invitation only)
Saturday, 18 March 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
8:00-9:00 a.m. (0800-0900)
Poster Session #3 Viewing: Meet the Poster Author
8:00-9:30 a.m. (0800-0930)
Exhibit Viewing
8:30-9:15 a.m. (0830-0915)
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
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

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

Destination Toronto

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

Get ready to experience Toronto.

Toronto welcomes you to a city where culture, cuisine, and creativity come alive, bringing together world-class museums, theatres, music, and diverse neighbourhoods. While you’re here, explore year-round festivals, feast on dishes from every corner of the globe, or take in the views from the CN Tower—or try the EdgeWalk if you’re feeling bold—Toronto offers endless opportunities to connect and explore.

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For a look back at congress 2025, check out the conference images captured by Nick Klein of Event Photography of North America Corporation.

Congress 2025 Attendees

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Congress 2025 Presenter