Upcoming Nursing Events and Conferences

July 2025

17-20 July 2025 — Seattle, Washington, USA
Join Sigma for the 36th International Nursing Research Congress in Seattle. Prepare to connect and engage with over 800 nurse researchers, students, clinicians, and leaders around the globe who are focused on evidence-based research.
On-site registration will be available from 17-20 July.

18 July 2025 — Virtual
34th Summer Institute in Nursing Informatics (SINI) | Join the University of Maryland School of Nursing for SINI 2025: Thriving in the Age of AI: Mastering Emerging Tech in Healthcare, a virtual conference hosting visionaries, informatics professionals, educators, and clinicians leading the charge in integrating AI and emerging technologies across nursing education, practice, and research. Attendees will be immersed in thought-provoking discussions and expert-driven workshops, while earning CE credits and discovering actionable strategies for the intentional use of AI in nursing.

18-19 July 2025 — San Francisco, California, USA
UCSF 2nd Annual Vascular Access Conference | UCSF Health invites you to join them for their UCSF 2nd Annual Vascular Access Conference. Advance your vascular access knowledge and improve healthcare outcomes through awareness, advocacy, and education.
Registration is NOW OPEN to EVERYONE.
Last year we had a sold-out event. Register early to save your spot! This will be an incredible in-person, two-day learning opportunity with 14 Contact Hours. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider # CEP 12980.

28-30 July 2025 — Phoenix, Arizona, USA
AANN Advances in Stroke Care | Get relevant stroke nursing education for you and your team. The American Association of Neuroscience Nurses (AANN) Advances in Stroke Care Conference will bring you more stroke education than ever before! You will not want to miss this event! The conference will be held at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown or you can attend virtually. Earn up to 20 CE contact hours with robust stroke education! Group Registration: Groups of 5 or more save!

August 2025

8 August 2025 — Mayfield Heights, Ohio, USA
Nursing Research Symposia 2025 | Cleveland Clinic is proud to host the Nursing Research Symposia, where innovation meets patient care. Discover how our nurses are driving transformative change through cutting-edge research, and be inspired by a powerful keynote from Clinical Nurse Specialist Mary Beth Modic. The registration fee is $40 (in-person or virtual). This activity has been approved for ANCC contact hours. Sign up today at clevelandclinic.org/ResearchSymposium, seating is limited!

8-10 August 2025 — Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
ASAN Annual Education Conference | The American Society of Addiction Nursing (ASAN) announces our education conference in Las Vegas, NV, from 8-10 August 2025. We welcome nurses of all levels and areas of expertise, including educators, researchers, clinicians, case managers, healthcare providers from all disciplines, and students. Our conference offers an unparalleled opportunity to network with top professionals and discover the latest innovative and cutting-edge research and strategies. Seize this chance to propel your career to new heights and make a lasting impact in the realm of addiction nursing. Register now for the ASA.

28-29 August 2025 — Turku, Finland
The 25th International Nursing Ethics Conference | The 2025 Nursing Ethics Conference engages participants to reflect the value of nursing ethics research, scholarship, and multidisciplinary collaborative research on ethically safe care, services, and societies from an international, multidisciplinary, and interdisciplinary perspective.

September 2025

10-12 September 2025 — Dublin, Ireland
7th International Conference for Perianaesthesia Nurses | We are delighted to extend a warm invitation to perianaesthesia nursing professionals worldwide to join us in the vibrant city of Dublin for an exceptional gathering of knowledge, collaboration, and innovation. The ICPAN 2025 conference is set to be a pivotal event in the field, bringing together experts, practitioners, and enthusiasts to explore the latest advancements and best practices in perianaesthesia nursing.

12 September 2025 — Virtual
AANN Amplify: A Virtual Symposium | Validate your competency and knowledge at AANN Amplify: A Virtual Symposium on Friday, 12 September 2025. Attend the virtual symposium to hear sessions presented on Anatomy & Assessment and Seizure & Epilepsy. Earn up to 4 CE contact hours!

October 2025

4 October 2025 — Burlington, Vermont, USA
Sigma Region 15 Research Symposium | Join us for the 8th Annual Sigma Region 15 Research Symposium at the University of Vermont. Share research, network, and compete for awards. In-person and virtual options are available. This symposium welcomes participation from both Sigma and non-Sigma members. Please share this information widely with colleagues who may be interested in submitting abstracts or attending. Questions: SigmaRegion15Symposium@gmail.com

6-7 October 2025 — Burlington, Vermont, USA
2025 American Nurses Enterprise Research Symposium & Research Workshops | The ANE Institute for Nursing Research and Quality Management invites staff nurses, RNs/APRNs, clinical nurse scientists and other researchers, research fellows/residents and mentors, faculty, administrators, educators, and students to attend the 2025 Research Symposium, Amplifying the Value of Nursing through Transformative Research. The full-day symposium will be held on 7 October 2025, and Research Workshops are held on 6 October 2025.

15-17 October 2025 — Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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.

15-18 October 2025 — Aurora, Colorado, USA
2025 Annual ASPMN National Conference | ALL NURSES ARE PAIN MANAGEMENT NURSES! Come and join the leading organization for pain management nursing, the American Society for Pain Management Nursing.

• Discuss clinical options for the treatment of patients who require pain management nursing care.
• Analyze clinical, research, sociocultural and legal developments in the field of pain management.
• Advocate for the provision of comprehensive, evidence-based, quality care of individuals and their families experiencing problems related to persistent pain conditions.
• Network with US

24 October 2025 — Virtual
Nursing Education Conference Sponsored by Northwell Health | Data drives nursing forward! Join the 2025 Northwell Health Nursing Education Conference. Don't miss this chance to shape the future of nursing – submit your abstract and purchase tickets today!

November 2025

3 November 2025 — Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Nursing Research Symposia 2025 | Join us for the Nursing Research Symposia at Cleveland Clinic, where innovation and patient care come together. Explore the groundbreaking research led by our nurses and gain inspiration from an impactful keynote by Jacqueline K. Owens, Professor of Nursing at Ashland University. The registration fee is $40 (in-person or virtual). This activity has been approved for ANCC contact hours. Sign up today at clevelandclinic.org/ResearchSymposium, seating is limited!

7 November 2025 — Virtual
31st Annual Nursing Research & EBP Conference | Nurse-led innovation takes center stage! Plan to attend the "Nurse-Led Innovations: Enhancing Patient Outcomes" conference, where we share EBP and research breakthroughs improving patient care. Connect, learn, and lead healthcare's future.

8-12 November 2025 — Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Join us for Sigma's 48th Biennial Convention to celebrate nursing excellence and recognize the achievements of our fellow members. Our largest and most prestigious event features outstanding plenary speakers, award presentations, networking opportunities, over 800 oral and poster presentations, and the election of officers for the 2025-2027 biennium. Registration is open.

13 November 2025 — Houston, Texas, USA
Nursing Reignited Symposium | Houston Methodist's Center for Nursing Research, Education, and Practice invites you to the annual Nursing Reignited Symposium, a one-day, hybrid event exploring how different methods of clinical inquiry can advance nursing practice and improve patient outcomes. This year’s theme is “The Evolution and Future of Nursing Science.” Our sessions will explore how nursing continues to evolve and how nurses can influence the future of our practice and profession through nursing science.

December 2025

2-4 December 2025 — Bangkok, Thailand 
The 2nd International Nursing Research Conference on “Future Nursing Research and Innovation for Sustainable Global Health” | The World Academy of Nursing Science, Thailand Nursing and Midwifery Council, and The Nurses' Association of Thailand invite you to attend this conference to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the birth of HRH Princess Srinagarindra. Located at the Miracle Grand Convention Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand, this conference is a unique opportunity to showcase your work, exchange ideas, and contribute to advancing nursing research and innovation globally.

5-6 December 2025 — Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Sigma Asia Regional Conference 2025 | Exciting Announcement! Join us for the Sigma Asia Regional Conference 2025 on December 5-6, 2025! The theme is Digital Health & AI in Nursing: Transforming Care Through Innovation. Don’t miss the chance to explore groundbreaking advancements and connect with healthcare leaders dedicated to enhancing patient care through technology.

January 2026

23 January 2026 — Virtual
Virtual International Neuroscience Nursing Research Symposium | At INNRS, nurse researchers from diverse disciplines will present information on literature, methodologies, results, and clinical implications of recent nursing research. Through poster presentations, oral presentations, and interactive discussions, attendees will experience the impressive breadth of research being conducted by their peers and will have the opportunity to network with other neuroscience leaders. Earn up to 8 CE contact hours for only $175. Discounts for students and emerging countries.

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

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!

April 2026

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

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