The Nigeria Nurses Charitable Association UK (NNCAUK) has announced its highly anticipated 2026 Annual Global Scientific Conference, scheduled to take place at the Legacy Centre of Excellence, Birmingham, United Kingdom, from 15 to 18 October 2026. This conference is set to bring together nurses, midwives, healthcare professionals, researchers, academics, policymakers, healthcare leaders, students, and industry stakeholders from the United Kingdom, Nigeria, and across the global health community.
Founded in 1998, NNCAUK is a non-profit organisation representing more than 3,000 Nigerian nurses in the United Kingdom. The association supports professional development, mentorship, networking, advocacy, charitable initiatives, and community engagement while promoting excellence in nursing, leadership, and healthcare delivery.
Widely regarded as one of the leading professional gatherings for Nigerian nurses and midwives in the diaspora, this conference will provide a platform for scientific exchange, thought leadership, networking, and collaboration. Also, fostering meaningful discussions on the present and future of healthcare practice, nursing leadership, workforce development, public health, and healthcare innovation.
Participants will engage in keynote presentations, scientific sessions, oral and poster abstract presentations, panel discussions, leadership conversations, professional development workshops, and networking opportunities designed to strengthen partnerships and inspire healthcare transformation. Speaking ahead of the conference, Wendy Olayiwola, President of NNCAUK and National Maternity Lead for Equality at NHS England, highlighted the importance of this event:
“This conference creates a global forum where nurses and other healthcare professionals can share experiences, showcase research, and foster partnerships that contribute to healthier communities and stronger health systems. As healthcare continues to evolve, it is increasingly important that we create opportunities for collaboration, learning, innovation, and leadership that drive meaningful impact both locally and globally.”
A major highlight of the conference will be the NNCAUK 2026 Recognition Awards, which will celebrate nominated Nigerian nurses and midwives whose achievements in leadership, research, education, clinical practice, public health advocacy, mentorship, community service, and innovation continue to make a significant impact in the United Kingdom and beyond. As well as making significant contributions to improving health outcomes across diverse populations.
Themed, “Research, Leadership and Wellbeing: Shaping the Future of Nursing and Midwifery Practice”, this conference further reflects NNCAUK’s commitment to promoting evidence-based practice, professional excellence, lifelong learning, leadership development, and community engagement among nurses and midwives.
Healthcare professionals, academic institutions, healthcare organisations, professional bodies, public health practitioners, researchers, educators, sponsors, exhibitors, students, and community stakeholders are encouraged to participate in what promises to be a landmark gathering of global healthcare leaders and changemakers.
Some of the notable confirmed speakers include: Mr. Ndagi Alhassan, RN, FWAPCNM – Registrar/Chief Executive Officer, Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN); Paul Rees MBE – Chief Executive & Registrar, Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) UK; Dr. Faruk Umar Abubakar, PhD, RN, FWACN – Honourable Commissioner for Health, Sokoto State; Professor Dame Elizabeth Anionwu CBE, DBE, OM – Emeritus Professor of Nursing at the University of West London and Life Patron of the Mary Seacole Trust; Dr. Benjamin Olusola Ajibade, Dnur, SFHEA – Assistant Professor Mental Health Nursing, Northumbria University, UK; Bernadette Thompson, Director of People and Culture, Royal Free NHS Trust; Professor Udiak Archibong MBE – Pro Vice-Chancellor (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) & Professor of Diversity at the University of Bradford, among others.
For registration, sponsorship opportunities, abstract submissions, exhibition enquiries, accommodation details, and programme updates, please visit: https://thenncauk.org/nncauk-2026-conference/
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