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2025 Nursing Congress

We are delighted to invite you to join us on December 3–4, 2025, at the Grand Hyatt, for an inspiring gathering of nursing professionals, leaders, educators, and innovators.

This year’s congress, themed “Driving a Culture of Excellence,” serves as a platform to celebrate nursing achievements, share best practices, and explore innovative strategies that advance the quality of patient care.

Over two enriching days, participants will have the opportunity to engage with international and local speakers, gain insights from research and quality improvement initiatives, and participate in dynamic discussions that shape the future of the nursing profession. The event also provides a unique opportunity to network with peers, exchange knowledge, and foster collaborations that strengthen our collective commitment to nursing excellence. Together, we continue to drive a culture of professionalism, compassion, and innovation that defines the essence of nursing at JHAH and beyond.

Registration is closed.

About the Congress

This activity aims to enhance nurses’ professional competencies by promoting evidence-based practice, leadership development, quality improvement, and interprofessional collaboration. By the end of the congress, participants will be able to apply best practices in clinical care, demonstrate effective leadership and communication, utilize quality improvement tools, collaborate across disciplines, and integrate innovative approaches into their daily nursing practice—contributing to a sustained culture of excellence.

Through interactive sessions and expert-led discussions, participants will explore key areas including system-wide nursing excellence, leadership development, career progression, innovation, and quality improvement.

  • Identify and describe diverse strategies used by Our Health System in achieving system-wide nursing excellence.  
  • Describe the global steps and challenges involved in achieving Magnet® recognition.  
  • Explain the evolution and national impact of the Magnet Recognition Program®.  
  • Discuss unique challenges and solutions for achieving Magnet® designation in private healthcare settings.
  • Construct a strategic career development plan tailored to Saudi nurses’ professional growth.  
  • Discuss strategies that transformational leaders use to foster a shared vision, empower employees, and create a positive work environment to attract and retain top nursing talent.  
  • Examine strategies for Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) advocacy that promote nurse well-being, work-life balance, and a supportive work environment to reduce burnout and improve retention.  
  • Discuss the importance of structured career development and succession planning that supports nurses’ progression from frontline roles to executive leadership, including CNO positions.  
  • Discuss the global influence of the Magnet Recognition Program® on nursing practice and patient outcomes.  
  • Analyze the applications of artificial intelligence in nursing and evaluate its potential to enhance care delivery.  
  • Integrate evidence-based practices in research initiatives to improve nursing care quality.  
  • Explain patient-centered strategies and innovations that enhance emotional, psychological, and physical well-being to improve patient satisfaction and outcomes.  
  • Describe and analyze the benefits of Clinical Advancement Program for nursing engagement. 
  • Identify key lessons learned from the journey to Magnet® distinction to inform future nursing excellence initiatives.  

 

By attending the congress, participants will gain practical skills and knowledge to apply in their roles, including:

  • Demonstrate effective techniques for giving and receiving constructive peer feedback.  
  • Apply numerous principles of effective interprofessional collaboration to improve nursing outcomes.  
  • Identify the key components of the Professional Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP) with Distinction Program and illustrate how it effectively supports the development of novice nurses into expert clinicians through structured mentorship, competency-based learning, and ongoing evaluation.  
  • Identify key strategies to promote nurse well-being, including mental health support, stress reduction, and work-life balance, to foster a healthier and more supportive work environment.  
  • Apply recognition strategies that empower nurses in their professional roles.  
  • Apply principles of the Professional Practice Model and shared governance to enhance nursing autonomy and culturally sensitive decision-making within diverse clinical settings.  
  • Identify opportunities for nurses to lead change initiatives beyond hospital settings.  
  • Select and apply healthcare technologies that improve patient care delivery.  
  • Demonstrate how nursing leadership and evidence-based practices contribute to strategic hospital transformation aligned with organizational goals to enhance patient outcomes and operational performance.  
  • Demonstrate strengthened clinical competency and accountability to improve patient outcomes.  
  • Use nursing quality indicators to drive improvements in patient care and practice.  
  • Identify key success factors for preparing a successful Magnet® site visit.
  • Chief Nursing Officers
  • Directors of Nursing
  • Nurse Managers
  • Magnet® Program Directors
  • Nurse Educators
  • Charge Nurses
  • Staff Nurses
  • Nursing Informatics Specialists
  • Nurse Midwives
  • Nursing Researchers
  • Nursing Assistants
  • Nursing Technicians
  • Nursing Quality and Patient Safety Officers

The congress is accredited for 10 CPD hours by the SCFHS and the American Nursing Credentialing Center. Attendees will only receive those hours based on the completion of a congress evaluation and full attendance of the two days of the congress.

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An electronic certificate of attendance will be sent to all attendees who meet the above CPD requirements and who provided their email address.

 



Get to know the Speakers

International

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International Speakers

Johns Hopkins

Get to know specialists from across the Johns Hopkins System.

 Johns Hopkins Speakers

JHAH

Meet JHAH clinicians and leaders presenting their work and insights.

JHAH Speakers

National

Learn about experts representing leading institutions in KSA.

National Speakers

Congress MCs and Moderators

Master of Ceremonies

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Congress MCs

Moderators

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Congress Moderators

Congress Chairs & Committees

Congress Chairs

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Meet the Congress Chairs

Scientific Committee

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Scientific Committee

Organizing Committee

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Organizing Committee

Logistics and Support Committee

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Logistics and Support Committee

Congress Posters

Structural Empowerment

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Transformational Leadership

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New Knowledge, Innovations & Improvements

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Exemplary Professional Practice

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Empirical Outcomes

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