About the conference

Following the grand success of the 1st International Conference – ICSFH 2025,Smt. Nagarathnamma College of Nursing proudly presents the 2nd International Conference Series – 2026. The conference aims to bring together researchers, academicians, healthcare professionals, students, innovators, and industry experts from across the globe to discuss emerging trends, innovations, and evidence-based practices shaping the future of healthcare and nursing. The conference will focus on Healthcare 5.0, integrating artificial intelligence, digital transformation, patient-centered care, simulation technologies, interdisciplinary collaboration, and advanced nursing practices to improve global healthcare outcomes.

Objectives of the Program

  • To provide a global platform for academicians, researchers, healthcare professionals, industry experts, and students to exchange knowledge, ideas, and innovations in healthcare and nursing.
  • To explore emerging trends in healthcare 5.0, including artificial intelligence, digital transformation, smart healthcare systems, and advanced technologies influencing healthcare delivery.
  • To promote nursing research and evidence-based practice for improving quality of care, patient safety, and healthcare outcomes.
  • To strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration among healthcare professionals, educators, researchers, and policymakers for addressing current and future healthcare challenges.

Expected Outcomes of the Program

  • To promote the exchange of innovative ideas and research findings in healthcare and nursing.
  • To provide a global platform for interdisciplinary collaboration and networking.
  • To encourage evidence-based nursing practices and healthcare innovations.
  • To facilitate publication opportunities in reputed journals and conference proceedings.
  • To discuss emerging technologies transforming healthcare delivery systems.

Target Audience: Faculty members, Industry professionals, Research scholars and UG/PG Students.

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Committee Members

  • Shri. B M Reddy, President, JMJ Education Society, Bangalore, Karnataka.
  • Shri. B Premnath Reddy, Chairman, Acharya Institutes, Bangalore, Karnataka.
  • Smt. Shalini Reddy, Executive Director, Acharya Institutes, Bangalore, Karnataka.
  • Mr. Krishna Basani Reddy, Managing Director, Acharya Institutes, Bangalore, Karnataka.
  • Mr. CBM. Bhooshan, Executive Secretary to Chairman, Acharya Institutes, Bangalore, Karnataka.
  • Dr. Bhageerathi V, Director Academics, Acharya Institutes, Bangalore, Karnataka.
  • Dr. Devasis Pradhan, Assistant Director of Research, Acharya Institutes,Bangalore , Karnataka.
  • Dr. Mrs. Vathana Pazhanivelu, Assistant Professor, King Saudbin Abdulaziz University of Health Sciences, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  • Dr. Santhi Muttipoll, Department of Nursing, Jazan University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • Dr. Mrs Sharmila Grace, Nurse Educator, Quality Auditor, Latifa Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Dr. Helena Blomberg, PhD, Mälardalen University, Sweden
  • Dr. Maureen George, PhD, RN, AE-C, FAAN, Columbia University School of Nursing, USA
  • Dr. Nant T. T. Hmwe Affiliation: Department of Nursing Science Universiti Malaya Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
  • Dr. G Balamurugan, Assistant Professor of Nursing, Tele MANAS, NIMHANS, Bangalore, Karnataka.
  • Dr. Darshan Setty, Consultant Neuropsychologist, Dementia India Alliance and Parkside Medical Center, Bangalore, Karnataka.
  • Dr. Malarvizhi. S, Professor cum HoD, Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences CON, Puducherry.
  • Dr. S.Lakshmi Prabha, Professor cum HoD, Vinayaka Missions Annapoorana College of Nursing, Salem, Tamil Nadu.
  • Dr. Niveditha, Professor HoD, SIC medical college, Rajajinagar, Bangalore, Karnataka.
  • Dr. Sneha Rajiv, Gynecologist, Manipal Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka.
  • Dr. Devi Nanjappan, Principal, Smt. Nagarathnamma College of Nursing, Bangalore, Karnataka.
  • Dr. Vijayamalar , Professor cum HoD, Dept. of Community Health Nursing, Smt. Nagarathnamma College of Nursing, Bangalore, Karnataka.
  • Mr. Vasantha Malagi, Associate Professor, Dept. of Mental Health Nursing, Smt. Nagarathnamma College of Nursing, Bangalore, Karnataka.
  • Mr. Vasantha Malagi Associate Professor, Dept. Mental Health Nursing,Smt. Nagarathnamma College of Nursing, Bangalore, Karnataka.
  • Mr. Sunny Jerome,Assistant Professor, Dept. Mental Health Nursing,Smt. Nagarathnamma College of Nursing, Bangalore, Karnataka.
  • Dr. Jenny Wilkinson ,School of Biomedical Sciences Charles Sturt University Sydney Australia
  • Dr. Nant T. T. Hmwe ,Department of Nursing Science Universiti Malaya Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
  • Mr. Syam Monhan Lal,Associate Professor, Dept. Medical Surgical Nursing,Smt. Nagarathnamma College of Nursing, Bangalore, Karnataka.
  • Mr. Guntu Durgaprasad Associate Professor, Dept. Medical Surgical Nursing,Smt. Nagarathnamma College of Nursing, Bangalore, Karnataka.
  • Dr. Helena Blomberg, PhD, Mälardalen University, Sweden
  • Dr. Maureen George, PhD, RN, AE-C, FAAN, Columbia University School of Nursing, USA
  • Mrs. Perumalla Keerthi Sudha,Associate Professor, Dept. Medical Surgical Nursing,Smt. Nagarathnamma College of Nursing, Bangalore, Karnataka.
  • Msr. Daras Esqulin Santhosh,Assistant Professor, Dept. Mental Health Nursing,Smt. Nagarathnamma College of Nursing, Bangalore, Karnataka.
  • Dr. Rasmieh Al-Amer School of Nursing and Midwifery Western Sydney University Penrith Australia

Resource Persons

1

Dr G Balamurugan PhD

Designation: Assistant Professor of Nursing,National Apex Coordinating Centre for Tele MANAS,NIMHANS,Bangalore, Karnataka.

1

Dr Darshan Setty

Designation: Consultant Neuropsychologist,Dementia India Alliance and Parkside Medical Center,Bangalore, Karnataka.

1

Dr. Sudharani B Banappagoudar

Designation: Assistant Professor ,College of Applied Medical Sciences ,Department of Nursing ,King Faisal University ,Al- Ahsa,Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

1

Dr. Malarvizhi. S

Designation: Professor cum HoD, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing,Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Puducherry

1

Dr. S. Lakshmi Prabha

Designation: Professor cum HoD,Department of Medical Surgical Nursing,Vinayaka Missions Annapoorana College of Nursing, Salem, Tamil Nadu

1

Dr. Vathana Pazhanivelu

Designation: Assistant Professor ,Dept.of Medical Surgical Nursing,King Saudbin Abdulaziz University of Health Sciences,Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

1

Dr. Santhi Muttipoll

Designation: Department of Obstetrics & Gynecological Nursing,College of Nursing & Health Sciences,Jazan University,Ministry of Higher Education,Jazan,Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

1

Dr. Sharmila Grace

Designation: Nurse Educator, Quality Auditor,Latifa Hospital ,Dubai, UAE

1

Dr. Shobha K R

Designation: Professor and HOD,Dept.of medical surgical nursing,Adichunchanagiri College of Nursing ,Adhichunchanagiri University,Mandya, Karnataka.

1

Dr. Dananagowda H Y

Designation: Professor ,Dept.of Medical Surgical Nursing ,Navodaya College of Nursing ,Raichur, Karnataka.

1

Dr Amarnath Shanmukhe

Designation: Professor,Dept.of Medical Surgical Nursing,BLDEA’s Shri B M Patil Institute of Nursing Sciences, Vijayapur, Karnataka.

Call For Papers

Smt. Nagarathnamma College of Nursing warmly invites you to participate in the upcoming 2-Day International Conference scheduled for the 7th and 8th of October 2026. The conference, titled International Conference Series: 2 “Shaping the Future of Healthcare 5.0 through Nursing Research and Innovation – 2026” encourages researchers, scholars, and professionals to submit their original research work. All submissions will undergo a blind, peer-reviewed process to ensure academic rigor and quality. We look forward to your valuable contributions to this global academic platform.

Topics for the conference

Track 1: Transforming the Nursing Profession in the Era of Healthcare

  • Future of the Nursing Profession in Digital Healthcare
  • Advanced Nursing Practice and Clinical Excellence
  • Nursing Leadership and Healthcare Transformation
  • Role of Nurses in Artificial Intelligence and Smart Healthcare
  • Evidence-Based Nursing Practice and Innovation
  • Professional Development and Competency Building in Nursing
  • Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Modern Nursing
  • Nurse-Led Interventions and Patient-Centered Care

Track 2: Innovations in Nursing Research, Education & Clinical Practice

  • Simulation-Based Learning and Virtual Reality in Nursing Education
  • Innovations in Medical-Surgical Nursing
  • Advanced Critical Care and Emergency Nursing
  • Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
  • Technology-Enhanced Clinical Decision Making
  • Research Methodologies and Interdisciplinary Research
  • Innovations in Maternal and Child Health Nursing
  • Nursing Informatics and Data-Driven Care

Track 3: Community Health, Mental Health & Global Healthcare Challenges

  • Community and Public Health Nursing
  • Mental Health and Tele-Mental Health Services
  • Global Health Policies and Sustainable Healthcare
  • Non-Communicable Diseases and Lifestyle Disorders
  • Pandemic Preparedness and Disaster Management
  • Health Promotion and Preventive Healthcare
  • Healthcare Equity and Accessible Healthcare Systems
Scientific Paper Presentation
  • Submission of paper should be the original work of the presenter and abstract should be of 250-300 words.
  • Content should be IMRAD format. (Introduction, Materials & Methods, Results and Discussion).
  • Maximum number of slides is 8-12.
  • Time of presentation is 06 minutes (05 min for presentation and 01 min for discussion).
  • All participants should email their respective abstract before the mentioned deadline ie, on or before 17th Sep 2026 and accepted paper and poster will be informed through email.
  • Both the presenting author and second author should be registered for the conference to get the certificate.
Scientific Poster Presentation
  • The poster should be printed in hardcopy in landscape orientation & should be 48’’x 36’’(48 inches in height and 36 inches in width).
  • Mention title of the paper and theme category if applicable (Name and affiliation of the authors should not be displayed on the poster).
  • Subheadings for original research articles:
  • Introduction, Objectives, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion and References.
  • Two certificates per poster will be receiving the certificate but both authors need to register for the conference.
Review Process & Acceptance Notification
  1. Step 1: After submitting the paper, the corresponding author will receive an acknowledgment email with a unique Paper ID within a week.
  2. Step 2: The Supporting Team will conduct an initial screening to assess the manuscript for: Plagiarism (in accordance with the conference policy) Quality and originality of content Relevance to the conference theme
  3. Step 3: Manuscripts that meet the criteria will be forwarded for peer review. If the manuscript does not meet the requirements, the authors will be informed with a status of either “Revise and Resubmit” or “Rejected.”
  4. Step 4: Each qualifying manuscript will be evaluated by three reviewers under a double-blind peer review process.
  5. Step 5: Based on the reviewers' feedback, the organizing committee will issue one of the following decisions to the authors: “Accepted,” “Accepted with Revisions,” or “Rejected.”
  6. Step 6: If two out of three reviewers recommend acceptance, the manuscript will proceed to the Conference Chair for final evaluation.
  7. Step 7: Once the Editorial Board confirms the acceptance, the authors will receive an official acceptance email.
Post-Acceptance Guidelines

Note: Once a manuscript is accepted, it cannot be withdrawn.

Registration Process
  1. Determine your registration fee based on your category (Academician: Faculty/Professors; Student: UG, PG, or Research Scholars).
  2. Make the payment via the online payment link on the conference website.
  3. Email a scanned copy of the payment receipt to the official conference email address.
  4. Final Submission Requirements (in .zip or .rar format): Camera-ready version of the article in both the prescribed MS Word and PDF formats
Completed registration form
  • Scanned and signed copyright form
  • Valid proof of student status (for students)
  • Copy of the registration fee receipt
  • Ensure that all the required documents are submitted within the given deadline to complete the registration process.

Important Dates

Activity Date
Submission Deadline for abstract of poster and oral presentation 17.09.26
Acceptance Notification 18.09.26
Last Date of Registration 07.10.26
Date of Conference 7th & 8th October 2026
Mode of Payment Online

Registration

Interested participants may register their names using the form at the bottom of the page. Conformation regarding participation will be sent by email. To ensure publication of a paper in the Proceedings, at least one author must register by submitting a normal registration fee within the deadline as indicated below.

Category Online
UG students 700
PG Students/PhD Scholars/Academicians/Faculty 3500
Industry Person/ Other Delegates 3500

Program Schedule

Time Type of Session Topics Resource Person
9:00 – 9:30 AM Registration
9:30 – 11:30 AM Inauguration Keynote Address

• Mental Health and Tele-Mental Health Services

• Non-Communicable Diseases and Lifestyle Disorders
Dr. G. Balamurugan
Assistant Professor of Nursing,
National Apex Coordinating Centre for Tele-MANAS, NIMHANS, Bangalore, Karnataka.

Dr. Darshan Setty
Consultant Neuropsychologist,
Dementia India Alliance & Parkside Medical Center, Bangalore, Karnataka.
11:30 – 11:45 AM Tea Break
11:45 AM – 01:00 PM Session - I Research Innovations in Nursing Education Dr. Sudharani B. Banappagoudar
Assistant Professor,
College of Applied Medical Sciences,
Department of Nursing,
King Faisal University,
Al Ahsa,
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
01:00 – 02:00 PM Lunch Break
02:00 – 03:15 PM Session - II Innovations in Maternal and Child Health Nursing Dr. Santhi Muttipoll
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecological Nursing,
College of Nursing & Health Sciences,
Jazan University,
Ministry of Higher Education,
Jazan,
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
03:15 – 05:00 PM Scientific Paper and Poster Presentation
Time Type of Session Topics Resource Person
9:00 – 10:15 AM Session - IV Quality Improvement and Patient Safety in Modern Healthcare Dr. Mrs. Sharmila Grace
Nurse Educator, Quality Auditor
Latifa Hospital,
Dubai, UAE
10:15 – 11:30 AM Session - V Simulation-Based Learning and Virtual Reality in Nursing Education Dr. Malarvizhi S.
Professor cum HoD,
Department of Medical Surgical Nursing,
Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences,
Puducherry
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Session - VI Nurse-Led Interventions and Patient-Centered Care Dr. Vathana Pazhanivelu
Assistant Professor,
Department of Medical Surgical Nursing,
King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University of Health Sciences,
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
12:30 – 1:30 PM Session - VII Advanced Critical Care and Emergency Nursing Dr. S. Lakshmi Prabha
Professor cum HoD,
Department of Medical Surgical Nursing,
Vinayaka Missions Annapoorana College of Nursing,
Salem, Tamil Nadu
1:30 – 2:00 PM Lunch Break
2:00 – 4:30 PM Scientific Paper and Poster Presentation
4:30 – 5:30 PM Valedictory Session and High Tea