The 7th Commonwealth Nurses and Midwives Conference is being held in partnership with the Trained Nurses Association of India. The Conference will be held on Thursday 24 and Friday 25 September 2026 at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, India.

The world in which we live is constantly changing and presenting new challenges for nurses and midwives to navigate, both personally and professionally. Digitisation, and the new frontier of artificial intelligence, are transforming the way we provide health care; the way we communicate within and across borders; and the way nurses, midwives and other health professionals are educated.

New frontiers can be exciting and provide opportunities to gain new knowledge and skill. Together, we must navigate these new frontiers safely and successfully to support the provision of quality nursing and midwifery care; develop innovative ways to reach underserved individuals, groups and communities; and promote a healthy and safe global environment.

Join us at the 7th Commonwealth Nurses and Midwives to share how you, and others, are helping to shape the future and navigate new frontiers.

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CONFERENCE VENUE

Manekshaw Centre

Parade Road, Khyber Lines, Delhi Cantonment

New Delhi 110010 India

The Manekshaw Centre is a state of the art conference centre belonging to the Government of India, Ministry of Defence. There is no accommodation at the Centre. Information about nearby hotels can be found on the following website: https://defencepartners.in/venue

The Manekshaw Centre is easily accessible from Indira Gandhi International Airport (approx.10 km) and New Delhi Railway Station (approx. 12 km)

CONFERENCE INCLUSIONS

The conference fee includes registration for the conference, conference materials, lunch and refreshments. The conference fee does not include travel, accommodation or evening meals.

REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION

All registrations will be confirmed in writing. Nearer to the conference you will receive further information by email so please make sure you include your email address.

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations received one full month before the start of the conference will be refunded, less a 25% administration fee. No refunds can be processed after this date. Places can be substituted with the prior knowledge and agreement of the CNMF. It may be necessary, for reasons beyond the control of the Organisers, to alter the content and timing of the program or the identity of presenters. The CNMF cannot take responsibility for disruption to travel and accommodation in the case of a changed program.

VISAS

A visa to enter India is a requirement for nationals from most countries. Information about visa requirements for India, including e-visas, is available at the following websites:

• https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/instruction.html

• https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html

As a first step you should contact the Indian Embassy or Mission in your own country. Please remember that it may take up to twelve weeks for a visa to be processed, so start the process early. The CNMF and TNAI are unable to assist with the visa application process however a letter of invitation will be issued to all presenters and participants who register and pay the registration fee.

When applying for a visa, you will be required to show proof of travel and entry to and exit dates from India and accommodation arrangements.  Please make sure your travel and accommodation can be refunded if your visa is not granted. Any presenter or participant who has paid their registration fee and who is refused a visa will have their registration fee refunded in full on presentation of the visa rejection letter.

ACCOMMODATION

There is a wide variety of accommodation available in New Delhi. Check the internet for accommodation that suits you best. Accommodation close to the Manekshaw Centre can be found at the following website: https://defencepartners.in/venue

WEATHER

The weather in India in September is likely to be warm (between 24–34° Celsius) and humid with occasional light rain. September in India is a transition month, marking the end of the monsoon season. You should pack light clothing, plus a jacket for evenings or when there is air conditioning, as well as a light rain jacket and umbrella.

CURRENCY

The currency in use in India is the rupee (100 rupees = USD 1.10 approx.) There are online exchange websites where you can check the value of your own country’s currency against the rupee. For example:

• http://www.xe.com/currencyconverter

• http://www.oanda.com/currency/converter

EXPENSES

Presenters and participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation costs.

INFORMATION

For further information about the conference contact Mrs Yinglen Butt, CNMF Liaison Officer, Commonwealth Nurses and Midwives Federation.

Email: cnf@commonwealthnurses.org