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 (presenter, attendee, abstract reviewer, and session chair) will be distributed by 17 August 2026. Please note that there is no need to request a certificate separately.
The book of abstracts will also be made available soon.
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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