6th International Congress of Health Education and Research
The 6th International Congress of Health Workforce Education and Research will place in Dublin, Ireland from Wednesday 7th to Thursday 8th October 2026. The event is the 6th iteration of our main conference which we hold once a year and a prime meeting place for international health workforce educators, researchers and policy makers.
Key Dates:
Wednesday 1st July: Normal Fee Deadline
Monday 31st August: Presenters' Registration Deadline
Monday 14th September: Registration Close
Monday 28th September: Presentations' Submission Deadline
Congress Theme: "Innovating Together - the Future of IPE"
Innovating together in interprofessional education (IPE) is essential to prepare the healthcare workforce for a rapidly evolving and increasingly complex care environment. The future of IPE relies on cultivating creativity, adaptability, and forward-thinking collaboration across health disciplines. Innovation in this context means reimagining traditional approaches to education, integrating emerging technologies, and fostering new models of teamwork that address both current and future health challenges. By working together in innovative ways, healthcare professionals can break barriers between disciplines, expand perspectives, and create more dynamic learning experiences. This approach not only strengthens interprofessional collaboration but also ensures that learners are equipped to deliver patient-centered, equitable, and sustainable care. Looking ahead, innovating together in IPE empowers healthcare teams to adapt to change, embrace diversity of thought, and co-create solutions that improve health outcomes for individuals, families, and communities worldwide.
Congress Programme
https://inhwe.org/dublin-2026-programme
Time and contents of the provisional programme are subject to change.
Social Events
https://inhwe.org/sites/default/files/documents/2026%20Social.pdf
On the themes of networking, local culture, and traditions.
ECHOES - Exchange of Expertise in Healthcare Professionals' Education
The ECHOES Project is a three-year initiative funded by the EU aimed at developing a digital platform to facilitate the exchange of expertise between healthcare universities across Europe. The Final Conference of the project will be held as a demonstration event within our 6th International Congress of Health Education and Research.
ECHOES Conference Date: Thursday 8th October 2026
For more information on ECHOES please visit: https://echoesplatform.eu/#how-does-it-work
The ECHOES platform
The project team has developed a digital platform to facilitate the exchange of expertise between healthcare universities across Europe. The platform allows healthcare professionals and healthcare educators to register their expertise and allow universities to find the experts they need.
The platform is supported by artificial intelligence, helping experts register their areas of expertise based on a scan of their CV and helping the “searchers” find the best-match even if the keywords do not precisely match.
The expert registration platform, which includes a video-conferencing tool, will be tested by partners, associate partners, and external representatives before being widely available to the public. Conference attendees will be able to register their expertise and search for experts.
Dublin, the capital of Ireland, is a vibrant city known for its rich history, cultural heritage, and welcoming atmosphere. Located on the east coast of the island, Dublin combines historic landmarks with a modern, cosmopolitan character. The city is home to medieval castles, Georgian architecture, lively shopping streets, and a renowned literary tradition. Visitors can enjoy its bustling cafés, traditional pubs with live music, and scenic walks along the River Liffey. Dublin is also well connected, with an international airport and an extensive public transport network that makes exploring the city and surrounding areas convenient.
Congress Venue: RCSI, 123 St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, Ireland
The main entrance to the Congress facilities on York Street is located on the side of the building.
Founded as the national training body for surgery in Ireland, RCSI has been at the forefront of healthcare education since its establishment in 1784. Today, it is an innovative, world-leading international health sciences university and research institution offering education and training at Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Professional level.
The University is home to Ireland's largest Medical School and Schools of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, Physiotherapy, Population Health, Nursing and Midwifery, along with Postgraduate Studies and the RCSI Graduate School of Healthcare Management. RCSI is deeply committed to advancing IPE and fostering collaboration across health disciplines to prepare students for complex care settings.
RCSI actively embeds interprofessional education through simulation-based learning at its RCSI SIM Centre, where students and trainees practice teamwork, communication and clinical procedures in realistic, safe environments. Additionally, RCSI offers structured postgraduate programmes like the online MSc in Health Professions Education and MSc in Leadership and Innovation in Healthcare, which bring together professionals from diverse healthcare roles to collaboratively learn education theory, leadership, research, and best practice in interprofessional settings.
Congress Host: The RCSI Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery
Established in 1974, the RCSI Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery plays a pivotal role in leading and supporting the development of the nursing and midwifery professions nationally through the delivery of transformative learning experiences, impactful research in the areas of professional development and supporting the contribution of nurses and midwives to healthcare and societal well-being. The Faculty continues to expand its strategic impact nationally and internationally through exciting collaborations and alliances with leaders, researchers and influencers from local and global organisations.
Congress Partner: Fáilte Ireland
The 6th International Congress of Health Education and Research is supported by Fáilte Ireland. Fáilte Ireland (the National Tourism Development Authority) drives sustainable tourism growth across the country of Ireland. The Dublin Convention Bureau is the business tourism unit of Fáilte Ireland that promotes Dublin as a top-tier destination for international conferences, corporate meetings, and incentive travel.
