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

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

We are delighted to welcome you to the Conference 2026 in Kuopio, Finland!

The conference programme and keynote speakers are now available, and registration is open until 1 June 2026.

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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