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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.)

UPCOMING EVENTS

October 2025

24 October 2025 — Virtual
Nursing Education Conference Sponsored by Northwell Health | Data drives nursing forward! Join the 2025 Northwell Health Nursing Education Conference. Gain the knowledge you need to shape the future of nursing—purchase tickets today!

25 October 2025 — Chandler, Arizona, USA
ENS 2025: Ms of Endocrinology | Join the Endocrine Nurses Society for this event, taking place on Saturday, 25 October 2025 from 8:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m. This is a wonderful opportunity to network with Endo Geeks, and a spectacular time of year in Arizona!

  • CE credit applied to through AANP
  • Breakfast and lunch are provided
  • Welcome reception 24 October
  • Content appropriate for any provider interested in Endocrinology
  • Program includes topics such as Machine Learning (AI), MEN, MASLD, MACS, etc.

30 October 2025 — Virtual
Pediatric Conference: Shaping Tomorrow, Caring Today: Advancing Pediatric Care Together | Join us for the 2025 Pediatric conference provided by Northwell Health! Join us virtually on Zoom for an essential gathering of pediatric professionals, exploring the latest innovations and fostering collaboration to enhance child health. Advance your knowledge, connect with leaders, and help shape the future of care – register 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!

6-7 November 2025 — Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Theoretical Perspectives Addressing Conflict Resolution in Healthcare | King International Nursing Group invites you to plan to attend this virtual conference focused on Nursing Theory in Healthcare.

7 November 2025 — Virtual
31st Annual Nursing Research & EBP Conference Sponsored by Northwell Health | 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—purchase tickets today!

Sigma Event 8-11 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.

13 November 2025 — New Hyde Park, New York, USA
Resolution Rockstars in Diabetes Care: Northwell Health's 16th Annual Diabetes Nursing Conference | Ready to revolutionize your approach to diabetes care? This conference offers insights into the latest advancements, from medication and technology to specialized populations. Join us and become a diabetes resolution rockstar! Register today!

15 November 2025 — Virtual
2025 Perioperative Nursing Conference: Embracing Futuristic Technologies Today | Step into tomorrow's operating room, today! The 2025 Perioperative Nursing Conference provided by Northwell Health invites you to explore the groundbreaking innovations transforming surgical care. Join us virtually to discover how AI, robotics, augmented reality, and digital integration are reshaping patient safety and nursing practice. Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to lead in this new era. Secure your virtual seat and prepare for the future!

15 November 2025 — Los Angeles, California, USA
4th Annual Driving The Next Generation Gala | The Nurses Pub invites you to support the next generation of nurses. Scholarships will be awarded to deserving students. Come represent your community as we build the future.

15 November 2025 — Olympic College, Washington, USA
Fall Research Summit: ; Showcasing Nursing Research in Practice | Sigma's Psi at-Large Chapter invites you to learn about research projects and how they are applied in nursing practice. Registration is $35 for in-person attendees; $20 for in-person student attendees and poster presenters; $20 for virtual attendees.

Lunch provided—and Posters, Posters, Posters!

Presentations:

  • End of Life in the ICU
  • Evidence-Based Practice Beliefs, Competence, and Implementation Among Nurses
  • Stigma and Discrimination of Latinos Living With HIV
  • Virtual Pathways: Enhancing Transitional Care and Wellness Through Telehealth

17-19 November 2025 — Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
6th Asia-Pacific Congress in Nursing Education (ACiNE) | The Asian and Pacific Alliance for Nursing Education is excited to host the 6th Asian-Pacific Congress in Nursing Education (6th ACINE) in Brisbane, Australia. Our theme for the 6th conference, New Frontiers in Nursing Education: Bridging Technology and Practice. The deadline for submitting abstracts is 19 September 2025. For detailed information please visit the congress website. We warmly invite you to participate fully, exchange insights, and leave inspired to shape the future of nursing education across the Asia-Pacific and beyond.

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.

4 December 2025 — Virtual
2025 Neonatal Conference: Navigating the Journey Through Neonatal Care | Chart your course for excellence in neonatology! The 2025 Neonatal Conference invites you to a profound virtual experience, themed "Navigating the Journey Through Neonatal Care." From cutting-edge interventions to crucial family support, this Zoom-based event offers comprehensive insights to guide you through complex cases and celebrate every milestone. Connect with peers, learn from innovators, and strengthen your ability to provide compassionate, evidence-based care every step of the way.

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

9 January 2026 — Bartlesville, Oklahoma, USA
Implementation Science Symposium | Oklahoma Wesleyan University invites you to discover how servant leadership transforms healthcare at our one-day professional symposium, “Leading with Service.” Join fellow nurses, researchers, and healthcare professionals as we bridge the gap from research to real-world impact through inspiring talks, hands-on sessions, and collaborative dialogue.

13 January 2026 — Virtual
Improving Health Outcomes Through Preventing Childhood Obesity Conference | Join Healthy LifeStars for the seventh annual conference to bring awareness, education and networking opportunities to prevent childhood obesity by bringing together like-minded people to learn and network. The conference will be virtual this year. The conference will include experts from across the country presenting their cutting-edge research in childhood nutrition, physical activity, and prevention of long term adverse health effects caused by obesity.

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

Sigma Event 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.
Call for abstracts is still open, through 17 October 2025!

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

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

17-19 June 2026 — London, United Kingdom
Caring Beyond Walls: The Power of Nursing in Home, Community and Primary Care Settings | Call for Abstracts – Now open! Submission Deadline 31 October 2025
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.

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

July 2026

Sigma Event 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.

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.