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.

Please note that certificates of participation (presenter, attendee, abstract reviewer, and session chair) will be sent out separately at a later stage, so there is no need to request one.

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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