RCN Congress
Join us in Liverpool for the nursing event of the year
The highlight of the nursing calendar is back.
Network
Meet inspiring members, speakers and health care organisations from across the UK.
Learn
Boost your knowledge and expand your horizons with more than 40 dynamic learning sessions.
Develop
Be inspired to try new things in your workplace and make your own mark on nursing.
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?
Drive change in nursing
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.
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.
Education, Learning and Development Programme
The Congress Education, Learning and Development Programme (ELDP) is a dynamic line-up that brings together traditional fringe, student, nursing support worker, wellbeing and sponsor sessions.
The 2025 programme is being overseen by a member-led group with representatives from across the UK.
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.
Get ready to explore Liverpool
Congress is just as much about soaking up the local atmosphere as it is about nursing.
Hear from Congress veteran and Liverpool local Carmel about why her city is the perfect place to host Congress 2025.
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.
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
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.
