The Francisco de Vitoria University (UFV) is organizing the 8th International Congress on Nursing Research, Education, and Development through its Bachelor's Degree Nursing program.

This conference aims to promote and highlight research, innovation, and leadership among nursing professionals. It will feature the presentation of new proposals and the sharing of experiences across various areas of nursing practice.

The event features a scientific committee made up of leading experts.

The event will be held in person and/or via livestream; it is open to all nursing professionals and will cost approximately €150, with discounts available to UFV members.

April 22, 23, and 24, 2026

LOCATION: Francisco de Vitoria University, Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, Spain.

FORMAT: In-person and/or online.

INTENDED FOR: all nursing professionals.

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Conference Objectives

To promote and highlight research, innovation, and leadership among nursing professionals at the national and international levels.

To promote and publicize new initiatives and strategies that can be integrated into nursing practice and contribute to the development and regulation of the profession.

Sharing experiences across various areas of nursing practice and at different educational levels.

Create a forum to encourage participation and collaboration among national and international researchers.

Thematic areas

Advanced Practice Nursing

School Nursing

Artificial Intelligence

Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Nursing Leadership

Clinical Simulation and Safe Environments

Nursing in the Face of Today's Challenges

Useful links

Submit abstracts

Registration form

2026 Scientific Committee

2026 Organizing Committee

programme

Day	Time	Event
Wednesday, April 22	3:00–4:00 p.m.	Credentials
	4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Opening of the Congress.
	4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.	Inaugural Lecture: “Nursing Leadership in the Madrid Health Service: Care Management” – Ms. Elena Fernández Cano, Director of Care.
	5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.	1st Communications Panel – “Evidence-Based Nursing Leadership: Impact, Decision-Making, and Transformation of Care.”
	6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.	Break – Coffee.
	7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.	2nd Communications Panel – “Advanced Nursing Practice: Outcomes in Health, Quality of Care, and Sustainability.”
Thursday, April 23	8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.	Credentials.
	9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.	Keynote Address – Dr. Frank Guido Sanz, Associate Dean for Education and Research at the University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies.
	10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.	3rd Communications Panel - "Where the healthcare professionals of the future are trained: clinical simulation and applied artificial intelligence."
	11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.	Poster Presentations – Coffee Break.
	12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.	4th Communications Panel - “Advanced Practice: Clinical Leadership and Value in Care.”
	2:00 PM – 4:00 PM	Food.
	4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Keynote Address: “Dying Is Not What It Seems Is a Plea for Life, Hope, and Humanity” – Mr. Vicente Arráez, Metta Foundation.
	5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.	5th Communications Panel – “Humanizing Care in the Technological Age: Emerging Challenges for Contemporary Nursing.”
	6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.	Break – Coffee.
	6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.	6th Communications Panel – “The Impact of Culture on Nursing Practice: International Perspectives.”
	20h	Conference Dinner.
Friday, April 24	8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.	Credentials.
	9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.	Keynote Lecture: “Relational Leadership as a Driver of Change from an Experiential Perspective” – Dr. María José de Dios, Full Professor at the University of Valladolid.
	10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.	7th Communications Session – “Emerging Trends in Nursing: Evidence, Innovation, and Clinical Practice.”
	11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	Break – Coffee.
	12:00 PM – 1:00 PM	Closing Lecture: “Science, Art, and Care” – Dr. Alejandro Pérez-Ochoa Real, Leader in Social Innovation.
	13h	Awards ceremony.

Registration and Abstract Submission

NURSING PROFESSIONALS

Streaming: 50 euros.

Early registration for in-person attendance (hasta el 6 de abril): 120 euros.

In-person registration (hasta el 20 de abril): 150 euros

Early bird registration for in-person attendance with dinner (hasta el 6 de abril): 160 euros.

In-person registration with dinner (hasta el 20 de febrero): 190 euros.

If you pre-register as a presenter and your paper is not accepted, the registration fee will be refunded to those who do not wish to attend the conference as participants.

IMPORTANT: Please note that if a participant ultimately does not attend the conference, they will not be eligible for a refund of the registration fee.

UFV ALUMNI OR EMPLOYEES AT A PARTNER INSTITUTION OF THE UFV BACHELOR OF NURSING PROGRAM

Streaming: 40 euros.

In-person registration: 100 euros.

Registration for in-person attendance with dinner: 140 euros

If you pre-register as a presenter and your paper is not accepted, the registration fee will be refunded to those who do not wish to attend the conference as participants.

IMPORTANT: Please note that if a participant ultimately does not attend the conference, they will not be eligible for a refund of the registration fee.

UFV NURSING STUDENTS

On-site registration per day: 7 euros per day.

Full in-person registration: 20 euros.

On-site registration, including dinner: 50 euros.

It is not mandatory

If you pre-register as a presenter and your paper is not accepted, the registration fee will be refunded to those who do not wish to attend the conference as participants.

IMPORTANT: Please note that if a participant ultimately does not attend the conference, they will not be eligible for a refund of the registration fee.

NURSING STUDENT (OTHER UNIVERSITIES)

In-person attendance: 50 euros.

Important dates

In-person attendance (Inscripción anticipada): Until April 6

In-person attendance: Until April 20

Streaming access: Through April 21

Guidelines for Submitting Abstracts

DEADLINE EXTENDED!! The deadline for abstract submissions is now April 6, 2026.! Please select the template that corresponds to your type of paper. You must attach the template to the submission form.

To download the research template, click here.

To download the Systematic Reviews template, click here.

To download the Health Education template, click here.

To download the Care Plan template, click here.

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Contact

Raúl Fernández Sánchez
Secretary of the Organizing Committee
Alina Renghea
Secretary of the Organizing Committee
Email
congreso.enfermeria@ufv.es
Phone
(+34) 917 091 400

Day	Time	Event
Wednesday, April 22	3:00–4:00 p.m.	Credentials
	4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Opening of the Congress.
	4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.	Inaugural Lecture: “Nursing Leadership in the Madrid Health Service: Care Management” – Ms. Elena Fernández Cano, Director of Care.
	5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.	1st Communications Panel – “Evidence-Based Nursing Leadership: Impact, Decision-Making, and Transformation of Care.”
	6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.	Break – Coffee.
	7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.	2nd Communications Panel – “Advanced Nursing Practice: Outcomes in Health, Quality of Care, and Sustainability.”
Thursday, April 23	8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.	Credentials.
	9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.	Keynote Address – Dr. Frank Guido Sanz, Associate Dean for Education and Research at the University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies.
	10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.	3rd Communications Panel - "Where the healthcare professionals of the future are trained: clinical simulation and applied artificial intelligence."
	11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.	Poster Presentations – Coffee Break.
	12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.	4th Communications Panel - “Advanced Practice: Clinical Leadership and Value in Care.”
	2:00 PM – 4:00 PM	Food.
	4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Keynote Address: “Dying Is Not What It Seems Is a Plea for Life, Hope, and Humanity” – Mr. Vicente Arráez, Metta Foundation.
	5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.	5th Communications Panel – “Humanizing Care in the Technological Age: Emerging Challenges for Contemporary Nursing.”
	6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.	Break – Coffee.
	6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.	6th Communications Panel – “The Impact of Culture on Nursing Practice: International Perspectives.”
	20h	Conference Dinner.
Friday, April 24	8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.	Credentials.
	9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.	Keynote Lecture: “Relational Leadership as a Driver of Change from an Experiential Perspective” – Dr. María José de Dios, Full Professor at the University of Valladolid.
	10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.	7th Communications Session – “Emerging Trends in Nursing: Evidence, Innovation, and Clinical Practice.”
	11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	Break – Coffee.
	12:00 PM – 1:00 PM	Closing Lecture: “Science, Art, and Care” – Dr. Alejandro Pérez-Ochoa Real, Leader in Social Innovation.
	13h	Awards ceremony.

8th International Congress on Nursing Research, Education, and Development: “Toward New Horizons: Nursing 2060”

The Francisco de Vitoria University (UFV) is organizing the 8th International Congress on Nursing Research, Education, and Development through its Bachelor's Degree Nursing program.

Conference Objectives

Thematic areas