EORNA 2026 Congress

The 12th EORNA Congress will take place from 14-16 May 2026 in the beautiful city of Dubrovnik, Croatia. Organized by the European Operating Room Nurses Association (EORNA), this premier event brings together perioperative nurses, healthcare professionals, researchers, and industry leaders from across Europe and beyond.

Join us for an enriching program featuring keynote speakers, scientific sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities, all aimed at advancing perioperative nursing practice and patient care. The congress will also host an industry exhibition, showcasing the latest innovations in surgical and perioperative technology.

🔹 Congress Dates: 14 – 16 May 2026
🔹 Location: Dubrovnik, Croatia
🔹 Call for Abstracts: Open now – Submit by 23 July 2025

For full details, registration, and abstract submission, visit the official EORNA 2026 Congress website: www.eorna2026.eu

We look forward to welcoming you to Dubrovnik in 2026!

Discover What Our Sponsors Have in Store at EORNA Congress 2026 in Dubrovnik

As we prepare for the EORNA Congress, we are pleased to share highlights from our industry partners. Be sure to visit their stands and attend their sessions to learn more about the latest innovations, research and opportunities available to perioperative nurses.

Recognizing Leadership in Sustainable Perioperative Care: EORNA–Ansell Sustainability Project Fund Winner Reveal

Join us as we recognise outstanding initiatives that aim to drive meaningful change in sustainable perioperative care, culminating in the announcement of the inaugural Sustainability Project Fund winner.

Three finalists have now been selected, with the winner to be revealed during the EORNA–Ansell session within the Environmental Sustainability session on Friday morning.

Find out more

Improving Skin Closure: Clinical Case Challenge

B. Braun, in collaboration with EORNA, is preparing an educational clinical case contest focused on advancing best practices in skin closure. The initiative aims to highlight the use of knotless sutures for intradermal closure and cyanoacrylate glue for skin closure – two techniques increasingly recognized for their potential to support consistent outcomes and procedural efficiency. Perioperative nurses and surgical teams will be invited to submit real clinical cases illustrating how these methods contribute to safe and effective patient care.

Competition details can be found here.

Prepare for EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) coming into force from 30 December 2026

Healthcare organisations must begin preparing now. By adhering to these regulations, companies in the healthcare sector can ensure that their supply chains are free from deforestation, protecting both the environment and the integrity of their products.

Embracing EUDR compliance will not only safeguard market access in the EU but also enhance corporate reputation and align with global sustainability goals.

Surgical Smoke Evacuation devices

Medtronic is inviting perioperative nurses to take part in a dedicated training and research session during the Congress. This includes a 30-minute group training followed by a 50-minute individual study assessing user interaction with smoke evacuation systems in simulated scenarios.

The aim is to better understand real-world use and support improvements in clinical practice and patient safety.

Innovative solutions that enhance nurse safety, improve efficiency and promote sustainability in the operating room

Join this educational symposium on Friday 15 May at 14:00 exploring innovative solutions that enhance nurse safety, improve efficiency and promote sustainability in the operating room. Featuring Nina Schellekens (former nurse and current Stryker Brand Manager) and Isabel Verniers (former OR Manager and current Chief of Staff to the Co-CEO/COO at Maria Middelares), this session will highlight practical approaches to fluid and smoke waste management and their impact on surgical safety and OR efficiency.