EMCCN Conference 2026

Network Annual Conference

5th November 2026 - Pride Park Stadium, Derby

Join us at the East Midlands Critical Care Network Annual Conference – Connecting Critical Care: Learning, Leading and Improving Together, a dynamic, one‑day event bringing professionals from across the network together to share knowledge, inspire innovation and strengthen collaboration. Set in a vibrant venue, the conference offers a rich mix of expert-led presentations, real patient stories, interactive workshops and networking opportunities designed for the whole multidisciplinary team. From cutting-edge rehabilitation insights and quality improvement initiatives to practical sessions on organ donation, psychosocial care, and active bystander skills, the programme is crafted to empower attendees to enhance practice and improve patient outcomes. Whether you're a clinician, nurse, therapist or critical care specialist, this is your opportunity to connect, learn and lead positive change across our community.

Tickets

To book tickets you will need your Trusts' unique booking code. Please speak to your Matron or Conference Organiser.

Agenda
Speakers
Venue

A copy of the most recent draft agenda can be found below:

Further speaker details will be added as they are confirmed

Abstracts

To submit an abstract to be in the chance of presenting on our main stage or displaying a poster, please complete the form located here
Abstract Criteria
Relevance to Critical Care:

The subject matter must be pertinent to critical care, demonstrating a service improvement, research, or educational development.
Clearly identify the problem addressed and its significance to critical care practice.
Is the poster/abstract relevant to the conference audience?

Logical Progression and Coherence:

Include a clear justification for undertaking this project
The abstract should outline a clear and logical progression of the project, service development, or research.
Ensure coherence in presenting the background, objectives, methods, results, and conclusions.

Implications for Practice, Research, Management, and Education:

State the implications for practice, research, management, and/or education.
Results should be easily interpreted and demonstrate clear impact on critical care.

Impact and Importance:

Highlight the context and importance of the work.
Provide a concise "take-home message" that underscores the impact on critical care.
Indicate the scope of impact, whether it affects one unit, multiple units, one hospital, or multiple hospitals.
Highlight how the project could make a meaningful difference to patients or the NHS

Methods and Evaluation:

For research projects: Clearly state the design, subjects, setting, variables, and interventions.
For non-research projects: Describe the project, timeline, and data collection process.
Include metrics to demonstrate results, such as pre- and post-data, and use visuals like graphs and tables.

Discussion and Future Directions:

Address lessons learned, project limitations, and implications for nursing and/or CNS practice.
Provide recommendations for future directions and potential improvements.

Deadline for submissions is 28th August 2026