Five Conversations You Don’t Want to Miss: Why Nursing Leaders Are Gathering in Lisbon

Nursing leaders worldwide are preparing to converge in Lisbon for our biennial conference. This gathering, taking place from June 3 to 6, 2025, promises transformative discussions that will shape the future of nursing diagnostics and practice.

Here are five crucial conversations you won’t want to miss:

1. The Evolution of Well-Being in Nursing

Dr. Danny Willis, Dean of the University of Rhode Island College of Nursing, will challenge our understanding of “Well Becoming” as a nursing phenomenon. His research on trauma, healing, and well-being offers fresh perspectives on how we approach patient care.

2. The Future of Interdisciplinary Care

Dr. Jane Flanagan, editor of the International Journal of Nursing Knowledge, tackles a question central to our profession’s evolution: “Is there room for nursing knowledge in the future of interdisciplinary care?” Her insights come at a crucial time as healthcare continues to transform.

3. Global Implementation Success Stories

During the “Knowledge in Motion” roundtable, learn how countries worldwide are successfully implementing standardized nursing terminology. Dr. Silvia Caldeira (Portugal) and Dr. Kristi Rannus (Estonia) share their experiences in driving research and enhancing electronic health records.

4. Technology and Terminology Integration

Christine Spisla brings two decades of clinical experience to discussions about putting nursing data into electronic health records. Her expertise in terminology management offers practical insights for improving documentation and care delivery.

5. Policy Transformation Through Research

Dr. Luís Barreira shares how nursing knowledge is being used to transform healthcare policy, a discussion that promises to impact how we approach advocacy for our profession.

These types of conversations happen only once every two years, making this your last opportunity until 2027 to engage with these leaders in person. The conference culminates in our Gala Dinner, where we’ll celebrate excellence in nursing diagnosis and honor this year’s award recipients.

Time is running out to participate in these important discussions. Registration for the conference runs until June 3, and you must also secure your Gala Dinner tickets by May 28. Don’t miss this chance to shape the future of nursing practice alongside colleagues from around the world.

Register now to secure your place at this landmark event. Join us in Lisbon as we explore “Transformative Nursing: Knowledge in Motion, Synergy in Practice.”