EONS19
October 24-26, 2026 in Madrid, Spain
Equitable and Sustainable Care: The Ever-Evolving Cancer Nursing Workforce
About the event
EONS is pleased to announce its 19th Congress (EONS19), taking place as part of the prestigious ESMO Congress 2026 in Madrid, Spain, from 24–26 October 2026. Hosted at IFEMA Madrid, EONS19 will once again bring together cancer nurses, researchers, educators, and healthcare professionals from across Europe and beyond.
Under the theme “Equitable and Sustainable Care: The Ever-Evolving Cancer Nursing Workforce”, EONS19 will provide a dynamic platform to explore how cancer nursing continues to adapt to emerging challenges, innovations, and population needs. The congress will highlight the vital role of nurses in driving digital innovation, advancing equitable care, strengthening palliative and supportive care, promoting prevention and early detection, and shaping a resilient workforce for the future.
Through a rich scientific programme, EONS19 will foster knowledge exchange, showcase best practices, and support collaboration across the cancer care continuum, reinforcing EONS’ ongoing commitment to excellence, sustainability, and equity in cancer nursing.
Join us in Madrid
EONS19 will be an unmissable opportunity to connect, collaborate, and contribute to shaping the future of cancer nursing. Whether you are a cancer nurse, educator, researcher, or advocate, your participation will help amplify the voice of cancer nursing and drive meaningful change across the cancer care continuum.
Taking place in Madrid as part of the ESMO Congress 2026, EONS19 will bring together professionals from across Europe and beyond for inspiring days of high-level scientific exchange, professional networking, and discussion of cutting-edge developments in cancer care.
Join us as we explore how the cancer nursing workforce continues to evolve, advancing equitable and sustainable care through innovation, leadership, and collaboration.
Visit the ESMO Congress 2026 website for more details!
EONS 19 Venue
EONS19 Congress 2026 will be held at the IFEMA Madrid.
Av. del Partenón, 5, Barajas, 28042 Madrid, Spain
EONS at ESMO Updates
EONS19 abstract categories
1. Cancer Nursing: Digital Innovation and Technology in Practice
2. Cancer Nursing: Equitable Health Care of Underserved Populations
3. Cancer Nursing: Palliative and Advanced Cancer Care Across the Cancer Continuum
4. Cancer Nursing: Prevention, Early Detection and Health Promotion
5. Cancer Nursing: Supportive Care and Symptom Management
6. Cancer Nursing: Workforce Development for the Future
EONS19 industry-sponsored symposia
As part of EONS19 at the ESMO Congress 2026, the congress will once again host a series of industry-sponsored symposia. These sessions will showcase leading cancer nursing experts and patient perspectives, offering valuable learning opportunities across a range of relevant and timely topics.
Details of the EONS19 industry-sponsored symposia will be announced soon.
EONS19 Scientific Committee members
Wendy McInally
UK
EONS PRESIDENT, EONS19 SC CO-CHAIR
Celia Díez de los Ríos de la Serna
Spain
EONS19 SC CO-CHAIR (LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE)
Daniel Kelly
UK
EONS BOARD SENIOR ADVISOR
Gabriela Mavrodin
Romania
COMMUNICATION WORKING GROUP REPRESENTATIVE
Maria Lapuente
UK
COMMUNICATION WORKING GROUP REPRESENTATIVE
Evi (Paraskevi-Maria) Prapa
Greece
ADVOCACY WORKING GROUP REPRESENTATIVE
Grazyna Suchodolska
Poland
ADVOCACY WORKING GROUP REPRESENTATIVE
Susana Miguel
Portugal
RESEARCH WORKING GROUP REPRESENTATIVE
Maria Lavdaniti
Greece
RESEARCH WORKING GROUP REPRESENTATIVE
Ann Helen Torstveit
Norway
EDUCATION WORKING GROUP REPRESENTATIVE
Eugenia Trigoso Arjona
Spain
LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE AND EDUCATION WORKING GROUP REPRESENTATIVE
Sara Kohler
Switzerland
EDUCATION WORKING GROUP REPRESENTATIVE
Irati Rodriguez Matesanz
USA
EARLY CAREER NURSES WORKING GROUP REPRESENTATIVE
Ciara Nic Giolla Chomhaill
Ireland
EARLY CAREER NURSES WORKING GROUP REPRESENTATIVE













