CNA Conference 2026, held September 21–23, 2026, marked CNA's first national nursing conference in eight years. Hosted in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Treaty 1 Territory and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis, the event brought together nurses, students, educators, researchers, leaders, policy-makers, and partners from across Canada and around the world.
The Power of Nurses to Transform Health — Our Expertise, Our Impacts
Over three days, attendees explored key issues shaping nursing and health systems through keynote presentations, plenary sessions, concurrent sessions, workshops, poster presentations, networking events, and exhibitor engagement. Highlights included a keynote presentation by Nurse John, opportunities for collaboration across all domains of nursing practice, dedicated health and healing spaces, and a signature charity event in support of the Canadian Nurses Foundation.
The conference provided a national forum to share knowledge, showcase innovation, strengthen professional connections, and celebrate the impact of nurses on health and health care.
Conference highlights
- Keynote and plenary sessions focused on national and global nursing priorities
- Concurrent sessions across practice, education, research, leadership and policy
- Workshops, strategic discussions, and interactive learning opportunities
- Poster presentations and exhibitor engagement
- Networking, wellness activities, and health and healing spaces
Stay tuned for details about CNA Conference 2028, where we will once again bring the nursing community together to learn, connect, and shape the future of health care.