Welcome to the 8th Sigma European Regional Conference, Kuopio 2026 webpage!

The conference has now come to a close – and what a wonderful event it has been!

Sigma European Regional Conference, Kuopio 2026 brought together nursing scholars, leaders, and practitioners from across Europe to share research, expertise, and innovation in nursing and healthcare.

A heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you for your participation and for making this conference such a memorable experience.

Certificates of participation for presenters, attendees, abstract reviewers, and session chairs were distributed in August 2026. The abstract book has been sent to all attendees.

Thank you once again for being part of this event – we truly appreciate your contribution and hope to see you again in the future!

The conference themes are:

1. Future Nursing Leadership
2. Healthy Workforce
3. Safety in Nursing
4. Sustainability in Nursing
5. Health Pedagogy and Technology
6. Co-design with Patients
7. Advancing Future Nursing Practice
8. Methodological Innovations in Nursing

More detailed information regarding the themes can be found here.

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