Start your day with a look into the future of ICN’s flagship projects. In these short, engaging sessions, project leads will share what’s coming next—including new goals, upcoming activities, and ways to stay involved. You’ll have a chance to ask questions, meet the people behind the work, and hear how these initiatives are evolving to meet the needs of nurses and health systems worldwide. Drop by the ICN Booth each morning to stay informed, get inspired, and explore how you can be part of what’s next.

This session, "Harnessing the Power of Expertise: Establishing a Bank of Nursing Experts," explores the creation and mobilization of a dynamic pool of nursing leaders and specialists to strengthen health systems, respond to crises, and support education and policy initiatives. Participants will learn about the rationale, structure, deployment strategies, and the real-world impact of expert nursing banks. Drawing on global health priorities, the session will highlight best practices, key challenges, and pathways for collaboration. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how a Bank of Nursing Experts can drive sustainable, expert-driven change across healthcare systems.

Start your day with a look into the future of ICN’s flagship projects. In these short, engaging sessions, project leads will share what’s coming next—including new goals, upcoming activities, and ways to stay involved. You’ll have a chance to ask questions, meet the people behind the work, and hear how these initiatives are evolving to meet the needs of nurses and health systems worldwide. Drop by the ICN Booth each morning to stay informed, get inspired, and explore how you can be part of what’s next.

Discover how ICN is working with 23 African NNAs to support and build the capacity and sustainability of their organizations. This session shares the remarkable journey of ODENNA Africa and unveils plans for ODENNA 2025–2027. You’ll hear powerful stories from National Nursing Associations (NNAs), insights from NAMI mentors, and reflections from global sponsors who made this work possible. Together, we’ll explore how investing in leadership, governance, and collaboration leads to lasting, country-level impact. Whether you’re interested in joining as a mentor, partner, or supporter, this session will leave you inspired and informed about how to contribute to the next phase of this growing legacy.

Explore how GNLI scholars are shaping global progress in nursing leadership, policy, and migration. This session will spotlight their impact and showcase past projects. During this session, you will also be able to join our panel of ICN speakers as they discuss critical issues surrounding nurse migration.