Adelaide & Venue

Adelaide, South Australia

Location, venue and accommodation

The International Festival of Nursing 2027 will be held in Adelaide, South Australia, from 29–31 July 2027. Known for its vibrant culture, world-class food and wine, and easy accessibility, Adelaide provides the perfect setting for Australia's leading international nursing event.

Whether you're travelling from interstate or overseas, Adelaide offers a welcoming destination with excellent transport links, accommodation options and attractions all within easy reach of the city centre.

VENUE

Adelaide Convention Centre

The Festival will be hosted at the Adelaide Convention Centre, one of Australia's premier conference and events venues.

Located on the banks of the River Torrens in the heart of Adelaide, the Convention Centre offers modern facilities, flexible event spaces and convenient access to hotels, restaurants, shopping, entertainment and public transport.

The Adelaide Convention Centre will host the International Festival of Nursing, the Nursing and Multidisciplinary Care Systems Forum, the Nurse Employers Forum, the Nursing Associations Roundtable and the Future Nurses Expo.

Getting There

Adelaide Convention Centre is conveniently located in Adelaide's CBD and is easily accessible by:

Adelaide Airport (approximately 15 minutes from the city)
Taxi and rideshare services
Train, tram and bus services
Walking from many CBD hotels and accommodation providers

Adelaide Convention Centre

North Terrace

Adelaide SA 5000

Australia

Accommodation

APNA is currently working with accommodation providers to secure a range of options and rates for Festival delegates.

Information about recommended hotels, booking links, delegate rates and accommodation packages will be released later in 2026.

We encourage delegates travelling from interstate or overseas to check back regularly for updates as accommodation options become available.

Discover Adelaide and South Australia

Make the most of your visit by exploring everything that Adelaide and South Australia have to offer. From world-renowned wine regions and spectacular coastlines to vibrant cultural precincts, wildlife experiences and stunning natural landscapes, South Australia provides countless opportunities to extend your stay before or after the Festival.

Within minutes of the Adelaide Convention Centre, you'll find award-winning restaurants, laneway bars, galleries, markets and entertainment venues.

Venture a little further and discover iconic destinations including the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills, Kangaroo Island, the Fleurieu Peninsula and the rugged beauty of the Flinders Ranges.

Whether you're interested in food and wine, arts and culture, nature and adventure, or simply exploring one of Australia's most welcoming cities, Adelaide offers something for every visitor.

APNA will provide additional information on local attractions, visitor experiences and special delegate offers closer to the event.

Start planning your South Australian adventure and turn your Festival experience into an unforgettable getaway.

Learn • Connect • Collaborate • Celebrate

Nursing and

Multidisciplinary

Care Systems Forum

Nurse

Employers

Forum

Nursing

Associations

Roundtable

Future

Nurses Expo

What will be different in 2027?

A truly international experience

Hear from renowned nursing, health care and policy leaders from Australia and across the globe, bringing fresh perspectives, ideas and innovations to the profession.

More than a conference – a festival of nursing

Alongside the flagship conference, IFoN will feature leadership forums, workforce discussions, employer events, networking experiences and future workforce initiatives, creating a vibrant gathering for the entire nursing ecosystem.

Global ideas. Real-world impact.

Explore the latest advances in clinical practice, leadership, research, workforce sustainability, multidisciplinary care, innovation and health system reform through world-class speakers and interactive learning experiences.

Bigger conversations, broader connections

Connect with nurses, educators, researchers, employers, policymakers and industry partners from around the world, building networks that extend far beyond the event itself.

Designed to inspire the future of nursing

From emerging technologies and new models of care to leadership, workforce development and international collaboration, IFoN 2027 will showcase what's next for nursing and health care.

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If you have any questions or need assistance with your registration, please reach out to APNA's conference coordination partner

The Conference Group at info@theconferencegroup.com.au or on 1300 606 707.

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