18th International Family Nursing Conference (IFNC18)

Dates

July 20 – 23, 2027

Location

School of Nursing, U. of Porto (located near Sao Joao University Hospital)

Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 856 4200-072 Porto

Building Bridges: Celebrating Family and Family Nursing in a Changing World

Join us for IFNC18, the premier conference of the International Family Nursing Association. Over four days, engage with leading experts, innovators and international colleagues in family nursing through inspiring keynote addresses, expert lectures, hands-on workshops, and peer presentations. Discover the latest research, best practices for education and practice, and strategies for policy and leadership to bridge family and family nursing connections. IFNC18 is an invaluable opportunity to network, build partnerships, and strengthen the future of families and family nursing.

Conference Outcomes

Educate

Examine global educational approaches to family and family nursing.

Practice

Evaluate innovative clinical practice models of care to promote family and family nursing across the life course.

Research

Analyze novel methodologies, technologies, and evidence to advance family nursing research globally.

Policy / Leadership

Explore opportunities to create strategies to advocate for family health worldwide.

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Keynote Presenters

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Conference

Workshops

Conference Workshops are included in the conference registration fee. Including workshops provide additional value for our attendees and a larger audience for each workshop, which adds more opportunities for delegates to engage with each other. This year, we are offering eight Conference Workshops (4 in the Morning, 4 in the Afternoon). The description for each workshop is provided.

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Expert Lectures

The Conference Committee is pleased to promote the Expert Lectures that will be presented at the conference (IFNC17). Expert lectures provide didactic content on a focused topic related to family nursing research, education, or practice.

Novice, Intermediate, Advanced

Special Session (JARFN/IFNA): Research Process of Case Study of Focus on the Meaning of Care (CMC)

Noriko Yamamoto-Mitani

PhD, RN, FAAN

Yuki Mochizuki

PhD

Maiko Noguchi-Watanabe

PhD, RN

Junko Honda

PhD, RN, PHN, MBA, CTN-A

Novice, Intermediate, Advanced

Special Session – A Child-Centred Research Checklist to Improve the Design and Reporting of Paediatric Research Studies

Mandie Foster, PhD

Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand

Lisa Whitehead, PhD

Edith Cowan University, Australia

Therese A. O'Sullivan, PhD

Edith Cowan University, Australia

Evalotte Morelius, PhD

Edith Cowan University, Australia

Intermediate

Encouraging and Choosing Love During End-of-Life and Palliative Care: A Moral Obligation for Nurses Working with Families?

Lorraine Wright, CM

University of Calgary, Canada

Novice, Intermediate, Advanced

Tips and Strategies for How Family Nurses Can Use Advances in Genomics to Promote Family Strengths

Marcia Van Riper, PhD, RN, FAAN

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA

Conference Schedule

Agenda

Conference Brochure for IFNC17

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Sponsorship Opportunities

The IFNA Conference Sponsorship Committee is excited to share sponsorship opportunities for the conference described in the prospectus. There are a variety of sponsorship, exhibitor and advertising opportunities for IFNC18.

Because membership dues cover less than half of IFNA’s operating expenses, conference sponsorships are vital to support IFNA’s ongoing work.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Thank you to our sponsors

All IFNC17 Sponsors

IFNA acknowledges the generosity and support of the Sponsors and Exhibitors for the
17th International Family Nursing Conference.

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Call for Abstracts & Guidelines

Submissions will be accepted through Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Presentations that demonstrate the state of science family-related research, education, and evidence-based practice projects or papers that address the intersection of family health and policy are invited. Presenters are expected to provide information, strategies, and/or tools relevant to family researchers, educators, clinicians, and/or policy makers to advance their work.

A Webinar – Writing A Winning Abstract was presented on July 22, 2026. Links to the recording and the handout are below.

When you click to submit an abstract below, you will be taken to the Oxford Abstract System and will be asked to log in or create an account.

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Submission Guidelines

Recording Writing a Winning Abstract

Handout Writing a Winning Abstract

Call for Expert Lectures and Workshops

Applications will be accepted through Friday, September 25, 2026

The Conference Planning Committee invites submissions of applications to offer a Workshop or Expert Lecture at the 18th International Family Nursing Conference (July 20 – 23, 2027), Porto, Portugal. The application must be submitted in English. Priority will be given to those who address the conference theme, Building Bridges: Celebrating Family and Family Nursing in a Changing World.

Guidelines and Application

Conference Co-Chairs

Christine English

PhD, RN, RSCN, DPSN, BSc(Hons), MSc, PGDE

United Kingdom

Cynthia A. Danford

PhD, CRNP, PPCNP-BC, CPNP-PC, FAAN

USA

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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FAQ Perth

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Hotel Accommodations

IFNA has partnered with several hotels to offer conference delegates discounted rates. Some hotels are walking distance to the University and others are easily accessible by public transportation. Rooms are limited, book early.

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Join Us for IFNC18

July 20 – 23, 2027 | Porto, Portugal

School of Nursing, U of Porto
Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 856
4200-072 Porto

IFNC18 is an opportunity to connect, learn, and contribute to the future of family nursing. Secure your spot today and join us in building bridges and celebrating family and family nursing.

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