NNCAUK 2025
Annual Global Scientific Conference
Theme: Empower, Elevate, Excel:
Uniting Black Nurses and Midwives for Global Impact"
- 30th October - 2nd November 2025
- Voco Manchester - City Centre 59 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 3HP, United Kingdom
About the conference
The NNCAUK Annual Conference is our flagship event, bringing together Nigerian nurses, midwives, health visitors, and healthcare professionals from across the United Kingdom and beyond. Under the theme “Empower, Elevate, Excel: Uniting Black Nurses and Midwives for Global Impact,” we will explore cutting-edge practices, leadership strategies, and innovative approaches to healthcare that resonate both locally and internationally.
Key Highlights
Inspiring Keynote Speakers
Hear from renowned leaders and innovators in nursing and healthcare.
Engaging Panel Discussions
Participate in lively debates on critical topics affecting the nursing profession.
Interactive Workshops
Gain practical skills and insights in specialised areas.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with fellow professionals, mentors, and potential collaborators.
Awards Ceremony
Celebrate the outstanding achievements of Nigerian nurses in the UK.
Gala Dinner
An evening of celebration, culture, and camaraderie.
Payment Plan Guide
We understand that paying the full conference fee upfront may not be convenient for everyone. To make it easier, we offer a simple payment plan option
Registration Timeline & Pricing
| Ticket Type | Early Bird (1 July – 14 September 2025) |
Late Registration (15 September – 29 October 2025) |
On the Day (30 October – 2 November 2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conference Ticket | Closed | £200 | £250 |
| Gala Dinner Only | £100 | £100 | £100 |
| Group Discount | 10% off for groups of 5 attendees only. | ||
Conference Ticket
Early Bird
(1 July – 14 September) Closed
(1 July – 14 September) Closed
Late Registration
(15 Sept. – 29 October) £200
(15 Sept. – 29 October) £200
On the Day
(30 Oct – 2 November) £250
(30 Oct – 2 November) £250
Gala Dinner Only
All Periods
£100
💰 Group Discount
10% off for groups of 5 or more
Registration form
Please complete the form below to register for the NNCAUK 2025 Annual Conference. Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.
NNCAUK 2025 ANNUAL GLOBAL CONFERENCE PROGAMME OF EVENT
Theme: Empower, Elevate, Excel: Uniting Black Nurses & Midwives for Global Impact
Day 1: Thursday, 30 October 2025, 6pm Venue: VOCO Manchester - City Centre Hotel, 59 Portland St, Manchester M1 3HP
| DATE | TIME | TOPIC | SPEAKERS / FACILITATORS / PANELISTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 30/10/25 6pm |
15.00 | Arrival and Check-in | - |
| 18.00 - 20.00 | Opportunity to volunteer on medical ship (humanitarian mission) | Speakers: Mercy Ships (TBC) |
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| Neighbourhood Leadership in Manchester (Diverse Nursing Role) | Gilly Lee, Retired Neighbourhood Leadership; NW Regional Lead; CNO, CMidO BME SAG, NHS England | ||
| NNCAUK Leadership Team | Meet the NNCAUK Leadership |
Day 2: Friday, 31 October 2025 Time: 08.00 – 17.00hrs
| DATE | TIME | TOPIC | SPEAKERS / FACILITATORS / PANELISTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 2 31/10/25 |
08.00 | Registration Desk Open |
AM Chair: Felicia Kwaku OBE (NNCAUK Education Lead Associate Director of Nursing, Kings' College Hospital NHS Trust, Chair of Mary Seacole Trust) |
| 09.00 - 9.15 | Welcome and Scene Setting | Felicia Kwaku, OBE (NNCAUK Education Lead Associate Director of Nursing, Kings' College Hospital NHS Trust, Chair of Mary Seacole Trust) | |
| 09.15 - 09.30 | Welcome and Introduction | Wendy Olayiwola BEM, FRCM (NNCAUK President & National Maternity Lead for Equality, NHS England, Visiting Professorial Fellow, Aston University Brimingham, Professional Midwifery Adocate) | |
| 09.30 - 09.45 | Greeting to Delegates | Professor Dame Elizabeth Anionwu CBE, DBE, OM, (Emeritus Professor of Nursing at the University of West London and Life Patron of the Mary Seacole Trust). | |
| 10.00 - 10.30 Keynote Speakers |
Plenary Panel 1: Empowering Nurses in Policy, Leadership and Global Health Governance; Decolonising Global Nursing Practice and Migration |
Rt Hon Fawole Isreal Opeyemi (Speaker, Oyo State Youth Parliament) Odumuso Olorruntoba Opeyemi (Lagos State Nigeria NANNM Secretary) |
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| 10.50 - 11.10 | Keynote Address Nursing and Midwifery Strategy |
Duncan Burton (Chief Nursing Officer for England) | |
| 5 mins | Sponsor | Moniepoint | |
| 11.10 - 11.40 | Coffee Break / Networking / Poster Viewing | - | |
| 11.40 - 12.00 | Immigration Legislation and Implications for the Nursing & Midwifery Workforce | Jennifer Obaseki (Director, Obaseki Solicitors) | |
| 12.00 - 12.20 | Nigerian Strategic Direction for Nursing & Midwifery: the role of Diaspora in Implementation | Dame Franca Okafor (Director of Nursing Services, Federal Ministry of Health, Nigeria) | |
| 12.20 - 12.40 | Regulation & Professional Matters | Ndagi Al-Hassan (Registrar & Secretary-General, Nursing & Midwifery Council of Nigeria) | |
| 12.40 - 13.00 | Developing Competency in Quality Improvement | Miss Rantimi Ayodele (Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon & Dep Chief Medical Officer, Kings College Hospital) | |
| 13.00 – 14.00 | LUNCH & Networking, posters | - | |
| 14.00 – 14.20 | Plenary Panel 3: Mental Health & Wellbeing Music performance |
Samson Ossai (Lead Digital Clinical Safety Officer and Professional Nurse Advocate); TBC Saxophonist (TBC) |
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| 14.30 – 15.00 | Career Development and Pathways Safeguarding Workshop The image of Nursing – Personal and Professional Branding |
Kelly Mitchell (Practice Development Matron, Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust); David Glover (Assistant Director of Social Work & Adult Safeguarding, King's College Hospital) TBC |
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| 15.00 - 15.30 | Career development and Career pathways Safeguarding workshop The image of Nursing – personal and professional branding |
Kelly Mitchell, Practice Development Matron, Kings College NHS Foundation Trust David Glover, Assistant Director of Social Work & Adult Safeguarding King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London TBC |
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| 15.30 - 16.00 | BREAK/POSTAL VIEWING/NETWORKING New NNCAUK Website Launch |
Felix Bomide, NNCAUK Digital Lead | |
| 16.00 - 16.20 | Community Power in Healthcare: The Nurse's Role in Inclusive Engagement | Daniel Iheanacho (Public , Patient Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) Officer, University of Oxford) | |
| 16.20 - 16.40 | The work of the OET | Nadia Falou (OET Regional Manager - Europe and Africa) | |
| 16.40 - 16.45 | Sponsor | Eminent Financials | |
| 16.45 - 17.00 | Inspiration Talk: The Future Nurse: Digital, Diverse, and Dynamic | Sonsue Makpu-Felix (Midwife, Birmingham Women's and Children's hospital) | |
| 17.00 | Round up and closing of the Day | - |
Day 3: Saturday, 1 November 2025 Time: 08.00 – 17.00hrs
| DATE | TIME | TOPIC | SPEAKERS / FACILITATORS / PANELISTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 3 1/11/25 |
- | Registration Desk Open AM Chair: |
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| 08.30 - 09.00 | Welcome of Day 3 | Shade Adoh - RN Councillor, Buckinghamshire Council | |
| 09.00 - 09.20 | MAMII programme Scaling Success: Can the MAMMI Programme's Community-Led Model End Nigeria's Maternal Crisis?" | Dr Dayo Adeyanju, Country Lead - Maternal and New-born Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative | |
| 09.20 – 09.40 | Plenary 2 Midwifery roundtable: Midwives on the Frontline: How Can Nigeria & the UK Collaborate to Reduce Maternal Mortality? |
Lola Onato - Midwifery Lecture; Dr. Sarah Esegbono - Senior Lecture LSBU and Dr Dung Jidong - Director, Cross Cultural, Global Mental Health University of Manchester Moderator: Wendy Olayiwola |
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| 09.40 - 10.00 | Levelling up, actional Professional development strategies for digital careers | Bisi Soledolu, Senior Program Manager - SHURI network | |
| 10.00 - 10.30 | Refreshments and Networking | - | |
| 10.30 - 11.00 | Keynote Address Reversing Brain Drain to Brain Gain: Investing in Africa's Nursing and Midwifery workforce |
Dr Susan Kent PhD - Global Healthcare Leader & WHO Consultant | |
| 11.00 - 11.20 | Migration Policy and Implications | Panellists: TBC; Ndagi Al-Hassan - NMCN Registrar; Felicia Kwaku | |
| 11.20 - 11.45 | Keynote Speakers Nursing & Midwifery Careers in Research |
Prof. Laura Serrant CBE, PhD, FRCN , Professor of Community and Public Health Nursing Prof. Roxanne Crosby-Nwaobi, FRCN, Professor of Ophthalmic Health and Care, UCL Institute of Ophthalmology |
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| 11.45 - 12.10 | EDI, Race quality HR issues | Bernadette Thompson OBE, FCIPD, Director of People and Culture | |
| 12.10 - 12.30 | Pathways to Leadership, Equity and Opportunity | Heather Caudle, Chief Nurse & Senior NHS Leader; Ifeoluwa Akinyemi, Deputy Chief Nurse; TBC |
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| 12.30 - 12.40 | Sponsor | AFIN Bank | |
| 12.40 - 12.50 | Sponsor | The World Continuing Education Alliance (WCEA) | |
| 13.00 - 14.00 | LUNCH | - | |
| 14.00 - 14.30 14.30 - 15.00 |
Breakout Sessions (1 & 2) Empowering Nurses in Policy Coaching and Mentoring |
TBC Prof. Laura Serrant CBE, PhD, FRCN |
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| 15.10 - 15.30 | "AI in Health: Transforming Patient Care, Workforce Efficiency, and the Future of Nigerian Healthcare | Dr. Chris Charles – TBC | |
| 15.30 - 16.00 | Plenary Roundtable Discussions: The Voice of the Nigerian Nurse and Midwife – Vision 2030 | Chidimma Chukukere; Dr Chinenye; Tomilayo Akinsiku; Aderonke Opawande | |
| 16.00 | Closing Reflections and End of Conference | NNCAUK Executives |
