Welcome to 05th International Nursing Conference 2026
The Faculty of Nursing, University of Colombo is proud to announce the International Nursing Conference 2026 (INC 2026), scheduled to be held on 06thNovember 2026 at the Faculty premises. The conference will be conducted as a hybrid event, bringing together local and international healthcare professionals, academics, researchers, policymakers, and students.
The International Nursing Conference 2026, themed “Nursing Beyond Boundaries: Innovation, Collaboration and Sustainable Healthcare” reflects the evolving global role of nursing. Healthcare systems worldwide are experiencing rapid transformation driven by technological advancements, workforce mobility, climate change, and evolving patient expectations. In this dynamic context, nursing must extend beyond traditional professional and systemic limits to remain responsive and sustainable.
This conference will serve as a multidisciplinary platform for the dissemination of scientific knowledge, exchange of expertise, and development of global partnerships. Through orations, keynote addresses, plenary sessions, workshops, and scientific presentations (oral and poster), participants will explore contemporary challenges and emerging opportunities shaping the future of nursing practice, education, research, leadership, and policy.
The International Nursing Conference 2026 (INC 2026) aims to:
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Foster Innovation: Explore digital transformation, leadership, and adaptability in nursing practice.
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Strengthen Collaboration: Build global partnerships and interdisciplinary collaboration across borders.
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Promote Sustainability: Address climate responsibility and promote sustainable healthcare solutions for local and global populations.
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Knowledge Exchange: Provide a comprehensive platform for the dissemination of scientific research and expertise.
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Lead Transformation: Explore emerging opportunities shaping the future of nursing education and leadership.
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Ensure Quality Care: Promote healthcare solutions that ensure equitable, safe, and high-quality care for all.
Important Dates
| Detail | Date |
|---|---|
| Call for abstract | 08th June 2026 |
| Abstract submission deadline | 15th July 2026 |
| Notification of acceptance | 01st August 2026 |
| Submission of Camera-ready copy | 19th October 2026 |
| Early bird registration deadline | 10th October to 20th October 2026 |
| Late Registration | 21st – 31st October |
| Pre- conference workshops | May and June 2026 |
| Conference date | 06th November 2026 |
Conference tracks
| Track | Details |
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| 01 | Public Health and Community Resilience |
| 02 | Advancing Clinical Nursing Practice Across the Lifespan |
| 03 | Nursing Education, Research and Digital Transformation |
| 04 | Leadership, Policy and the Global Nursing Workforce |
| 05 | Climate Change, Planetary Health and Disaster Preparedness |
| 06 | Patient Safety, Quality Improvement and Healthcare Innovationce |
GUIDELINES
REGISTRATION
Registration Fees
Type of registration |
Early Bird Registration(10th to 20th of October 2026) |
Late registration(21st to 31st October 2026) |
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| Local Participants (Rs) |
International Participants (USD) |
Local Participants (Rs) |
International Participants (USD) |
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| Conference | 4500 | 25 | 5000 | 30 |
Certificate and conference package will be provided
Instructions for online payments
- Follow the link at the end of the instructions
- Please select “Application Fees- Int. Nursing Conference 2026” for the Fee Type
- Select Visa or Master card type
- Enter your Name, NIC (National Identity Card Number) or Passport Number and select the currency (USD for foreign participants and LKR for local participants)
- Enter the Amount based on your type of registration
- Type the account number 437012400009 for Payment Reference. Then click the verify button
- Submit your information.
- Check and confirm your details.
- Enter your card details and proceed.
- You should submit the online payment confirmation receipt/screenshot to the registration portal. Therefore, it is important to take a printout of the receipt or take a screenshot of the transaction at the end of the process.
If you are making a direct bank account deposit, please use the following details.
- Name of the Bank – Peoples Bank
- Account Name – University of Colombo
- Address – 75, Havelock Road, Colombo 05.
- Account Number- 437012400009
- In the deposit slip please include your name followed by INC2026 as remarks (Ex: A.B.C.D. Perera – INC2026)
- A clear photo/ scanned copy of the bank slip should be uploaded in the registration form
Note that Direct bank deposits can be done at any branch of People’s Bank under the given account number.
Abstract Submission & Registration
CONTACT US
The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support