This dynamic plenary session will explore the transformative power of visionary leadership in driving lasting change within the healthcare sector. Featuring distinguished leaders, the session will delve into how leaders can inspire and lead with purpose to create sustainable improvements in healthcare systems globally.

Together, these influential leaders will provide valuable insights on the intersection of vision, action, and impact, offering actionable strategies for empowering nurses to lead change in their communities and beyond. Attendees will leave inspired and equipped to drive impactful change in their practice and the broader healthcare landscape. 

This plenary session will explore the critical components of a safer, more effective health system by focusing on the relationship between safe staffing, positive workplace cultures, and high-quality patient care. Drawing from research, international data, and frontline experiences, the panelists will discuss the importance of investing in safe staffing levels, fostering supportive workplace environments, and promoting practices that lead to both patient and staff well-being. Attendees will gain insights into actionable strategies that can improve safety, quality, and satisfaction in healthcare settings worldwide.

This plenary will focus on the critical role of strong health systems in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly health-related targets. Experts will explore how resilient healthcare infrastructure, a skilled workforce, and policy innovation are key to overcoming global health challenges, ensuring universal health coverage, and improving access to quality care.

Attendees will gain insights into strategies for strengthening health systems to support long-term global health improvements, with a focus on equity and sustainability. This session will highlight how comprehensive health systems are essential to meeting SDG 3 and fostering global health equity, inspiring participants to take action in their own practice and communities.

This plenary session will provide a comprehensive overview of health systems in Europe, highlighting key trends, challenges, and opportunities for advancing health equity across the region. Experts will discuss the diverse healthcare models within Europe, examining how various nations are addressing issues like access to care, quality, and sustainability in the face of evolving health needs.

The session will then shift focus to Finland, exploring how the country’s innovative approaches to healthcare are influencing both national policies and regional health strategies. Finland’s commitment to universal health coverage, preventative care, and digital health innovations will be showcased as a model for global health. Attendees will gain insights into how Finland’s health system is not only improving outcomes within its borders but also contributing to global efforts toward health equity and sustainability.

This plenary session will explore the transformative role of technology in reshaping healthcare delivery and enhancing patient engagement. Experts from leading tech companies will discuss how advancements in digital health, AI, and data analytics are revolutionizing the way care is delivered, making it more personalized, accessible, and efficient.

The session will highlight innovative solutions that are improving patient outcomes, streamlining healthcare processes, and empowering patients to take a more active role in their own care. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the future of healthcare, including the integration of emerging technologies that will drive the next wave of healthcare innovations, ensuring a more connected, person-centered approach to care.

This session will focus on insights and imperatives from the latest State of the World’s Nursing Report, emphasizing the critical need for investments in the nursing workforce. The report’s findings will highlight global nursing workforce gaps, essential policy actions, and the direct impact of nursing investment on health systems, gender equity, and economic advancement. Panelists from global health, policy, and nursing education will discuss how a well-supported nursing workforce is foundational not only for improved health outcomes but also for achieving broader social and economic goals. Attendees will gain an understanding of the urgency behind strengthening nursing education, workforce sustainability, and leadership development as essential components of a safer, more equitable global health system.

This plenary session will focus on the critical importance of enhancing the public image of nursing by effectively showcasing the invaluable contributions of nurses through media and public discourse. Highlighting the work of filmmakers and media professionals, the session will examine how storytelling and visual media can elevate the visibility of nursing and inspire broader recognition of the profession's impact on healthcare and society.

The session will illustrate how powerful narratives can capture the dedication, compassion, and expertise of nurses, while shifting public perceptions. Attendees will gain insights into how nurses can leverage media platforms to advocate for their profession, share stories of resilience, and promote the essential role they play in improving health outcomes and shaping the future of healthcare globally.

This session brings together leaders in global health, humanitarian care, and peace advocacy to discuss the essential role of healthcare in promoting peace and stability in conflict zones. The panellists will share their experiences and insights on delivering compassionate, effective healthcare amidst conflict, addressing the challenges faced in these environments, and the transformative impact of health as a foundation for peacebuilding. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the intersection between health and peace, exploring how healthcare initiatives can foster resilience, restore dignity, and support communities in crisis.