Nursing Week 2026 – Call for Presentation & E‑Poster Proposals

Posted on March 13, 2026, 11:08 a.m.

Dear member, 

The Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) is pleased to invite members and partners to submit presentation and e‑poster proposals for Nursing Week 2026, taking place May 11–17, 2026. This year’s theme, based on the International Council of Nurses' theme, is: 

“Empowered Nurses Save Lives.” 

We welcome submissions from nurses across all sectors to highlight innovation, leadership, advocacy, and clinical excellence. 

Submission Deadline

Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. 

Virtual Presentation Options

  • 45‑minute keynote presentation + 15‑minute Q&A 

  • 10‑minute oral presentation (one of three), followed by a combined 15‑minute Q&A 

E‑Poster Requirements

  • Submit as PDF or PPTX 

  • 16:9 format, one slide 

  • Option to include a 5‑minute audio explanation 

Presenters will be notified by Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. 
Confirmations are due by Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. 

If you have any questions about Nursing Week presentation proposals, please contact Morgan Hoffarth at [email protected]

If you have chapter‑related questions or need support, please feel free to reach out to me directly at [email protected]

Warm regards, 
Tessa Vandenhoek RN, BN, CHE, CNL(C)
RNAO Dufferin‑Caledon Chapter Chair