Returning as an in-person event for the first time since 2019, the UK’s leading conference for community nurses will bring nurses together to share expertise, spark discussion, and explore the present and future of community nursing. The theme for this year’s conference is ‘Care, Equity and the Road Ahead – Community Nurses Leading Change’.
Don’t miss out on our early-bird rate for in-person tickets! This rate is valid until 1st July, 2026 23:59 PM.
- When? Thursday 22nd October 2026
- Where? Millennium Point, Birmingham. The conference will also be streamed virtually for those who cannot attend in-person.
Hear from leaders in health and policy, including:
- Samantha Jones, Permanent Secretary, Department for Health and Social Care
- Katie Taylor, Director of Specialist Services, YMCA Together
- Hannah Brady Sawant, QN, MSc, BSc, Clinical Research Advisor, District Nurse, Independent and Supplementary Prescriber, Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
- Sarah Purchon, Operational Manager Integrated Research Programme, Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
- Dr Aziza Sesay, GP, Educator, Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer and Medical Broadcaster, Talks With Dr Sesay
- Professor Natasha Phillips RN PhD, Chief Executive Officer, Future Nurse
- and much more!
View the agenda and book your place here.
Please note:
Member Organisation Discounts
If you work for one of our member organisations, you are eligible for a discounted rate for in-person attendance, or free access to attend online. Click here to check whether your organisation is a member. You can obtain the discount code directly from your Nursing Director, if you have any questions please contact events@qicn.org.uk
Retired Queen’s Nurses Discounts
Retired Queen’s Nurses are also eligible for a discounted rate for this conference. No discount code is required, but you will be asked to enter your Queen’s Nurse number during registration, which will be verified by the QICN. Please email aga.kusmierz@qicn.org.uk if you have any questions.
Academic Partner Discounts
The event is free to attend online for students, Practice Assessors, and lecturers on the SPQ programmes endorsed by the QICN. Click here to check whether you are attending a university and programme that fits this category. You can obtain the discount code directly from your Programme Lead. *These groups are also eligible for a discounted rate for in-person attendance, using our Organisational Members (in-person) ticket type. Please email events@qicn.org.uk if you have any questions.
Thank you our sponsors the National Garden Scheme, Hallam Medical and Healthy.io.