RCN Congress
This year, we’re taking Congress to south Wales. Join us at the ICC Wales in Newport from 2 to 6 June.
Network, learn, develop, debate
Congress is the ultimate opportunity to network with peers, hear from exceptional keynote speakers and take part in hot-topic debates about the issues affecting the nursing workforce.
Plus, with a dynamic learning and wellbeing programme, exhibition and scenic woodland location, you’re sure to leave Congress feeling enriched and inspired.
Will we see you there?
Get involved
Congress debates
We received an incredible 149 ideas for debate this year. If you have an interest in artificial intelligence, access to controlled drugs, genomics, green health care, or political influencing, come along to Congress 2024.
View the agenda
Submit an emergency agenda item
Help bring attention to important issues affecting nursing staff and encourage positive change. If you have an idea, you can still propose an emergency debate for consideration in June.
Submit your debate idea
Information for voting members
If you're one of our voting members, it’s even more important that you come ready to represent your peers on the issues that matter most.
Find out more about this special role.
Connecting you with the right people
Browse our exhibition
Our exhibition connects you with companies that can help improve the patient experience and further your career.
See who is exhibiting this year
Exhibit your product or service
Does your company sell a product, technology or service that has a positive impact on the nursing profession and patients? Why not get in touch about exhibiting with us?
Learn more about exhibiting
Getting to Congress
Congress 2024 takes place at the International Convention Centre Wales, better known as the ICC. It’s reachable by car and public transport. Accommodation is limited, so book yours early.
See our progress
See the progress we've made against the discussion items our members passed at Congress 2023.
As ever, it was a broad and far-reaching agenda, with issues including corridor care, LGBTQ+ hate crime and health care provision for refugees and those seeking asylum.
RCN Congress is a unique opportunity for nursing staff from every part of the UK to come together, learn from each other and engage with the College and its partners. Join us in Wales to help shape the future of nursing.
Countdown to Congress 2024
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News from Congress 2023
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6 Jun 2022
8 in 10 shifts unsafe: RCN survey reveals shocking extent of staffing crisis
Governments must act urgently to protect patient care.
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5 Jun 2022
RCN Congress 2022 opens in Glasgow
We’ll welcome thousands of members to our flagship nursing conference over the next four days.
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18 May 2022
'Radical action needed to boost nursing workforce'
RCN responds to new NMC data showing a 13% increase in people leaving the profession.
Congress archive
View previous debates in our archive.
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