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RCN Congress 2017, Liverpool Arena and Convention Centre

RCN Congress

Join us in Liverpool for the nursing event of the year

The highlight of the nursing calendar is back.

Join us in Liverpool from 12 to 15 May for four days of enriching professional and personal development.
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Network

Meet inspiring members, speakers and health care organisations from across the UK.

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Learn

Boost your knowledge and expand your horizons with more than 40 dynamic learning sessions.

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Develop

Be inspired to try new things in your workplace and make your own mark on nursing.

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Debate

Debate on hot topics affecting nursing. Take to the mic yourself or support others to have their say.

Celebrate nursing. Unlock your potential.

Congress is the ultimate opportunity to network, hear from exceptional keynote speakers and take part in vibrant debates about the issues affecting the nursing workforce. 

Plus, with a dynamic learning and wellbeing programme, industry exhibition and buzzing Liverpool location, you're sure to leave Congress feeling energised and inspired. 

Booking opens in January, but why not add us to your calendar now?

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Drive change in nursing

Don't forget to pick up your RCN Congress guide

What's on the agenda? You tell us

The Congress agenda is set entirely by you, the members. Help bring attention to those all-important nursing issues and be the change you want to see. Submit your ideas by 8 January.

Submit an agenda item

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Be a Congress voter

Vote on important debates, represent fellow members and help shape the work we take forward. Successful applicants also enjoy free travel, accommodation and meals during Congress. Apply by 2 December.

Apply to be a voting member

Be inspired by remarkable stories

From nursing pioneers to celebrities and politicians, we've always welcomed a diverse range of influential speakers to Congress. And 2025 will be no different. 

Stay tuned to see who'll be gracing our Liverpool line up.

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Exhibit your product or service

Does your company sell a product, service or technology that improves the experiences of nursing staff and patients? 

Exhibiting at Congress means sharing your USP with thousands of nursing decision-makers.

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What our members are saying

Inspirational

"Every aspect of Congress was hugely inspirational, especially the keynote speakers. The debates were motivational too."

Staff nurse

Inclusive

"It was my second Congress. I really enjoyed the camaraderie and togetherness. I felt really included"

Clinical nurse specialist

Informative

"It was informative and organised excellently. I thoroughly enjoyed the day I attended"

Nursing support worker

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Congress 2025 countdown

Will we see you there?

Catch up on Congress 2024

Our members debated artificial intelligence, access to controlled drugs, genomics, green health care and political influencing, to name a few.

Catch up with debates and inspirational keynote speakers, and access a whole host of learning and wellbeing sessions, while we firm up our 2025 programme.

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