PNWC 2027

Iloilo City, Philippines

2nd Philippine Nursing World Congress

30 June–2 July 2027 | Iloilo City, Philippines

Bridging Cultures, Elevating Care: The Global Impact of Filipino Nurses

Welcome to the 2nd Philippine Nursing World Congress in Iloilo City. Join Filipino nurses, students, educators, researchers, leaders, and global partners for three inspiring days of learning, professional dialogue, cultural connection, and collaboration. Together, we will celebrate nursing excellence and strengthen the future of Filipino nursing worldwide through shared purpose.

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About

About the Congress

The 2nd Philippine Nursing World Congress brings together nurses, nursing students, educators, researchers, healthcare leaders, professional organisations, community partners, and members of the Filipino nursing diaspora for shared learning, professional dialogue, collaboration, and recognition of nursing excellence.

Congress Objectives

  • Celebrate the contribution of Filipino nurses to healthcare in the Philippines and internationally.
  • Promote professional learning, leadership, research, and innovation in nursing.
  • Strengthen collaboration among nursing organisations, universities, hospitals, communities, and global partners.
  • Provide opportunities for nurses and students to present research, projects, and professional ideas.
  • Encourage dialogue about nursing education, workforce development, migration, policy, culture, and patient care.
  • Build sustainable partnerships that advance Filipino nursing locally and globally.

Continuing Professional Development

The organisers will apply for Continuing Professional Development accreditation through the appropriate Philippine professional and regulatory processes. The approved number of CPD units, participation requirements, and certificate arrangements will be announced once formal approval has been received.

Organisers

Congress Organisers

Filipino Nursing Diaspora
Network

FiND Network is a globally connected organisation that works to connect, represent, educate, and strengthen Filipino nurses and nursing communities across countries.

Pacific Nursing Service Organization

PNSO supports nursing education, professional development, collaboration, and initiatives that strengthen nursing practice and service.

Local Host and Institutional Partners

To Be Confirmed

Schedule

Programme

The Congress programme will combine site-based learning, keynote and plenary sessions, research dissemination, professional dialogue, networking, and recognition.

Wednesday, 30 June 2027

Pre-Congress and Satellite Sessions

  • Hospital-based educational sessions
  • University and nursing-school sessions
  • Clinical practice workshops
  • Nursing education activities
  • Leadership and workforce discussions
  • Research development sessions

Thursday, 1 July 2027

Main Congress – Day One

  • Opening ceremony
  • Keynote address
  • Plenary presentations
  • Global nursing leadership forum
  • Nursing workforce and migration discussions
  • Concurrent presentations
  • Exhibitions and networking
  • Student and professional leadership activities

Friday, 2 July 2027

Main Congress – Day Two

  • Plenary presentations
  • Nursing research and innovation sessions
  • Oral research presentations
  • Scientific poster presentations
  • SPARK Talk presentations
  • Policy and partnership discussions
  • Awards and recognition
  • Closing ceremony
The detailed programme, speakers, session times, and participating venues will be announced as Congress planning progresses.

Call for Contributions

Abstracts

Nurses, students, educators, researchers, clinicians, managers, and healthcare professionals will be invited to submit abstracts related to nursing practice, education, leadership, research, workforce, policy, migration, innovation, patient safety, community health, and professional development.

Oral Presentation

Selected presenters will deliver a structured oral presentation about completed research, quality improvement, educational innovation, clinical practice, leadership, workforce, policy, or community projects.

  • Presentation duration: [TBD]
  • Question time: [TBD]
  • Abstract deadline: [TBD]

Scientific Poster Presentation

Poster presentations will provide a concise visual summary of research, clinical projects, educational initiatives, community programmes, or professional innovations.

Possible Categories

  • Nursing Student
  • Nursing Professional
  • Poster dimensions: [TBD]
  • Abstract deadline: [TBD]
  • Display requirements: [TBD]

SPARK Talk

SPARK Talk is a short, focused, and engaging presentation format designed to communicate one important nursing idea with clarity, energy, and practical relevance.

  • A nursing innovation
  • A professional insight
  • A clinical improvement
  • A policy proposal
  • A leadership idea
  • An educational strategy
  • A community initiative
  • Presentation format: [TBD]
  • Presentation duration: [TBD]
  • Submission deadline: [TBD]
Complete abstract guidelines, eligibility requirements, judging criteria, presentation formats, and submission instructions will be published separately.

Partnership Opportunities

Sponsorship

The 2nd Philippine Nursing World Congress welcomes sponsorship from corporations, healthcare providers, universities, professional associations, non-profit organisations, community groups, and individual supporters. Sponsors will help strengthen nursing education, research, leadership, student participation, professional networking, and international collaboration. Support may be provided through financial sponsorship, delegate scholarships, competition prizes, exhibition participation, educational resources, meals, printing, transport, technology, or other in-kind contributions. Sponsorship packages may offer appropriate recognition through Congress materials, digital promotions, programme acknowledgements, exhibition spaces, and event signage. All partnerships will be managed transparently and aligned with the professional values, independence, and educational purpose of the Congress and its organisers.

Request the Sponsorship Information Pack

Get in Touch

Contacts

Contact the Congress team using the appropriate enquiry category below.