The RCN Forums and Nursing Activism Conference 2026
12 Jun 2026, 11:00 - 16:30
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The RCN Forums and Nursing Activism Conference 2026
Professional forums hold enormous potential to influence change, they connect expertise, lived experience and frontline realities. With over 30 forums and more than 213,000 members, forum activists are already shaping conversations across the profession.
The RCN Forums and Nursing Activism Conference 2026 is designed to bring that energy together in one room. This is a space for members who want to organise, influence and strengthen the profession from the ground up.
Through shared learning, movement‑building workshops and practical skills sessions, we’ll explore how forums can mobilise members, shape policy, and speak confidently.
Full programme:
10.00
Registrations Open
Teas and coffees will be available on arrival
11:00
Welcome and Introductions
Led by: Abi Bartlett
Chair of Forum Chairs Group
11:10
Our Shared Purpose
Why are RCN Forums a great platform to raise professional issues
Led by: Lynn Woolsey
UK Chief Nursing Officer
KeThe Royal College of Nursing
11:25
What Does It Mean to Be a Professional Activist?
Intersectionality between activism and professionalism
Led by: Professor Jane Ball
Director of RCN Institute of Nursing Excellence
12:00
Building Power Collectively
Who has power and finding your voice
Led by: Dawn Livingston
Learning and Development Facilitator
13:00
Lunch
13:45
World Café
A fast paced, interactive session where participants will rotate between small group discussions, exploring strategic influence, the art of co-production, how professional forums work with EDI networks, aligning professional leadership and trade union strength…..and more!
15:00
Panel Discussion: Leading with Integrity
A discussion with senior nursing leaders exploring how to uphold nursing values in leadership, followed by an audience Q&A
Led by: Patricia Marquis
Executive Director of RCN England
15:45
Conference Close
Led by: Abi Bartlett
Chair of Forum Chairs Group
16:00
Drinks Reception
(Optional)
Have questions? Contact Lucy Williams
Lucy.williams@rcn.org.uk
Royal College of Nursing
20 Cavendish Square
Marylebone
London
W1G 0RN
20 Cavendish Square is located behind John Lewis, Oxford Street.
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The nearest stations are Oxford Circus and Bond Street.
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