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Join us for Nursing Practice 2027 from April 05-07 in Lisbon, Portugal, focusing on nursing education and practice with global experts.
Dates
5–7 Apr 2027
City / country
Lisbon, Portugal
Venue
Holiday Inn Lisbon - Continental
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Event overview
Nursing Practice 2027 is a groundbreaking hybrid conference dedicated to advancing nursing education and practice for a healthier world. Scheduled for April 05-07, 2027, at the Holiday Inn Lisbon - Continental, this event will unite thought leaders, researchers, and professionals from across the globe.
Participants will engage in insightful discussions, share research, and explore innovative strategies in nursing and healthcare. Nursing Practice 2027 takes place in Lisbon, Portugal.
TL;DR
Attendees will gain access to cutting-edge research and insights from global leaders in nursing. This hybrid event focuses on nursing education and practice, featuring over 110 attendees from more than 26 countries. Attendees include healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators from various nursing disciplines.
Exhibitors will showcase their innovations and services to a diverse audience of healthcare professionals. This is an opportunity to connect with decision-makers and influencers in the nursing field, enhancing visibility and fostering partnerships. Meet qualified buyers and partners including Healthcare technology providers showcasing innovations., Educational institutions promoting nursing programs., Pharmaceutical companies presenting new products..
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Visitor profile
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Exhibitor profile
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Product categories
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Location & Facilities
Lisbon, Portugal
Holiday Inn Lisbon - Continental in Lisbon typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: Holiday Inn Lisbon - Continental in Lisbon typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Holiday Inn Lisbon - Continental for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
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Why it matters
On 2027-04-05 to 2027-04-07, Nursing Practice 2027 in Lisbon covering Nursing education resources and training programs., Healthcare technology and digital solutions., Patient care products gives medical buyers a single calendar window to compare suppliers, validate specs on the stand, and book follow-ups before the next buying cycle - especially when your roadmap matches the published exhibitor profile.
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Plan your trip

Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Lisbon Humberto Delgado
to venue
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
SANA Malhoa Hotel
USD 150–202 / night
Four-star SANA Hotels property hosting the April 2027 sessions. Staying here removes all daily transfer time; ask for a room away from meeting-room floors if you need quiet during set-up hours. Aggregator captures quoted from about USD 109 per night and seasonal deals from EUR 127 - confirm live rates and cancellation terms directly.
sourceibis Lisboa Jose Malhoa
USD 95–122 / night
Closest budget option in the Campolide cluster and effectively on the venue doorstep. Rooms are compact; book early because the nursing programme and other Avenida Jose Malhoa events compete for the same inventory. Rate bands are approximate, confirm at booking.
Novotel Lisboa
USD 145–190 / night
Midscale full-service option with restaurant and larger public areas, useful for small exhibitor meetings outside session hours. Roughly a two-minute walk to the conference floor. Rate band approximate.
Mercure Lisboa Hotel
USD 140–185 / night
Four-star option a short walk up Avenida Jose Malhoa, giving a quieter sleep with a five-minute walk to sessions. Good fallback if the SANA Malhoa and ibis are sold out. Rate band approximate.
Hotel Zenit Lisboa
USD 130–180 / night
Four-star hotel with paid breakfast, free Wi-Fi, paid parking, air conditioning, bar, restaurant and room service. Slightly further out but well placed for Avenida da Liberdade dining; metro Saldanha gives a fast link toward Praca de Espanha. Rate band approximate.
Lux Lisboa Park Hotel
USD 150–205 / night
Upmarket option for delegates who prefer a quieter residential side of Lisbon and do not mind a short metro or taxi hop to Campolide. Suitable as a secondary option if the Avenida Jose Malhoa cluster is full. Rate band approximate.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
metro
Fastest low-cost airport option outside rush hour. Allow 40-50 minutes door to door to Avenida Jose Malhoa including the walk from Praca de Espanha. Load credit on a Viva Viagem card at the airport station rather than queuing for paper tickets.
bus
Carris city buses connect the airport and the Praca de Espanha area where delegates walk to the venue. On-board tickets cost slightly more than pre-loaded card credit, so pay with the Viva Viagem card where possible. Traffic on Avenida Jose Malhoa and the Segunda Circular can slow evening journeys.
tram
Trams are useful for getting from the Campolide and Praca de Espanha area down to Baixa and Avenida da Liberdade after sessions, but they are slow and crowded at peak times. Not a practical airport link - use metro or taxi for arrival.
suburban train
Campolide station sits a short walk from Avenida Jose Malhoa and gives a rail link to Rossio in central Lisbon and onward services. Useful if you are staying outside the Campolide hotel cluster or planning a Sintra day trip around the conference.
taxi
20-30 minutes off-peak, 35-45 minutes in weekday rush hour. Use the official taxi rank at arrivals rather than touts, and confirm whether the meter or a fixed fare applies. Keep the hotel address on hand: Avenida Jose Malhoa 8, Campolide.
ride-hailing
App-based cars pick up from the designated rideshare zone at Lisbon Airport, not the taxi rank. Surge pricing during commuter hours and after large events; compare the app quote with the taxi rank before choosing.
parking
Hotel garages are limited and often first-come, first-served. On-street parking in Campolide is metered and enforcement is active on weekdays. If you drive in from the airport, allow extra time for the Segunda Circular and Avenida do Brasil traffic.
Weather
Lisbon in April is mild Atlantic spring weather: daytime highs typically 18-22 C (64-72 F), nights around 11-13 C (52-55 F), with roughly 6-8 rain days in a typical April. Showers usually arrive as short frontal bands rather than all-day rain, and the Campolide / Avenida Jose Malhoa corridor can feel breezy in the evening. These are climatological ranges, not a forecast for 5-9 April 2027 - check a forecast 7-10 days before travel. Air quality is generally good in this part of Lisbon; sensitive delegates should check local advisories if they have respiratory conditions.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Portugal sits inside the EU roam-like-at-home zone, so EU/EEA SIM holders use their domestic allowance. Visitors from outside the EU can buy a Portuguese prepaid SIM or eSIM (MEO, NOS, Vodafone Portugal) with passport or ID at Lisbon Airport arrivals or city shops. Wi-Fi is standard in the SANA Malhoa Hotel and its Campolide neighbours, but confirm meeting-room bandwidth with the venue if you plan to stream or run live software demos, since hotel conference floors often throttle shared connections. Portugal uses 230 V / 50 Hz with type C and F sockets, so UK, US, Japanese and Australian plugs need an adapter. 4G and 5G coverage across Lisbon, including Campolide and Praca de Espanha, is generally strong; confirm roaming costs with your operator before departure.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
The venue is a working four-star hotel
Nursing Practice 2027 runs inside the SANA Malhoa Hotel on Avenida Jose Malhoa, so delegates and speakers share the building with other hotel guests. Keep voices low in corridors during sessions, do not move furniture between meeting rooms without hotel staff, and confirm the meeting floor with reception on arrival rather than wandering the upper floors.
Language and greeting norms in Lisbon
Portuguese is the local language; English is widely spoken at hotel desks, in Campolide cafes and by metro staff. A simple 'bom dia' (good morning) or 'obrigado/obrigada' (thank you) is appreciated. Handshakes are the standard professional greeting, first names are common in conference settings, and business dress for a nursing conference is smart-casual rather than formal.
Meal times and coffee culture
Lunch in Lisbon typically runs from 12:30 to 14:30 and dinner from 20:00 onward, later than in northern Europe or North America. Coffee is taken short and strong as an espresso ('bica'); a 'galao' is the milky alternative. Restaurants around Avenida da Liberdade and Praca de Espanha fill after 20:30, so book if your group is larger than four.
Tipping, payments and cards
Portugal uses the euro. Contactless cards are accepted almost everywhere in Lisbon, including small cafes near the venue. A tip is not mandatory; rounding up or leaving 5-10 percent is normal for good table service. Keep a small amount of cash for kiosks and small pastelarias that prefer it.
Getting around Campolide and Praca de Espanha
Avenida Jose Malhoa climbs between Campolide and Praca de Espanha, so the walk to the metro involves a slope and uneven pavements. Comfortable shoes matter more than formal footwear. The area is a business and residential district rather than a tourist quarter, so evenings are quiet; most restaurant choice sits 15-20 minutes away around Avenida da Liberdade or Saldanha.
April weather habits
Locals treat April as true spring: light layers in the morning, an umbrella in the bag, and a jacket for evenings near the river. Do not expect air conditioning to be running in spring, and ask the hotel for an extra blanket if you feel the cold in meeting rooms.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: LIS
Flight captures for the 5 April 2027 arrival and 9 April 2027 return window show London-Lisbon nonstop in about 2h45m and New York-Lisbon nonstop in about 7h10-7h15m, with one-stop options via Ponta Delgada on Azores Airlines or TAP taking roughly 9h45m. Tokyo and Sydney routings all connect at least once, with total journeys from roughly 19 to 31 hours via AUH, MAD, DXB, ICN, DOH, SIN or LHR. Capture notes recorded prices as typical at the time, with the cheapest booking window open, and flagged possible air traffic disruption on the Tokyo and Sydney searches - so re-check fares, baggage rules and connection times directly with the airline before booking. For an early April 2027 arrival, booking well ahead and avoiding a same-day connection into Lisbon reduces the risk of missing the opening sessions.
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS). Allow road or rail time to Holiday Inn Lisbon - Continental; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Holiday Inn Lisbon - Continental: Avenida Jose Malhoa 8, Campolide, 1099-089 Lisboa: SANA Malhoa Hotel; Avenida Jose Malhoa, Campolide: ibis Lisboa Jose Malhoa; Avenida Jose Malhoa, Campolide: Novotel Lisboa.
Ride-hail: Uber, Bolt and Cabify all operate in Lisbon and are commonly used by business visitors, with app-based cars collecting from the designated rideshare zone at Lisbon Airport rather than the taxi rank. Typical fares: roughly EUR 12-20 from the airport to Campolide and Avenida Jose Malhoa, and EUR 6-10 for hops between the hotel cluster and Avenida da Liberdade or Baixa. Surge pricing applies during commuter hours and when large events end, so compare the app quote with the taxi rank before choosing. Availability, app coverage and prices change - confirm in the app at the time of travel.
Public transit: Lisbon's public transport is run by Metro Lisboa (underground), Carris (buses, trams and funiculars) and CP (suburban rail). The airport sits on the red line; the blue line serves Praca de Espanha and Jardim Zoologico, the closest stations to Avenida Jose Malhoa and the SANA Malhoa Hotel, each roughly a 10-minute walk from the venue. Carris buses run along the Campolide, Praca de Espanha and Saldanha corridors, and CP's Campolide station connects to Rossio and the Sintra line. Use a rechargeable Viva Viagem card for metro, bus and tram instead of buying individual paper tickets; single metro fares are approximately EUR 1.85-2.00 with a one-off card fee. Metro runs from around 06:30 to 01:00, with reduced frequency at weekends and late evenings. Verify current lines, timetables and fares on the Metro Lisboa and Carris sites before travel.
Parking: The SANA Malhoa Hotel and its Campolide neighbours operate limited private garages, usually charged per 24 hours and often first-come, first-served; expect approximately EUR 12-25 per day and confirm the rate and height limit at the desk before driving in. On-street parking around Avenida Jose Malhoa and Campolide is metered by EMEL on weekdays with active enforcement, so a garage is the safer choice for a multi-day conference stay. If you are driving from Lisbon Airport, allow extra time for the Segunda Circular and Avenida do Brasil traffic, and check whether your hotel restricts garage access during event set-up hours.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: April 2027 (Lisbon spring)
Temperature: Typically 18-22 C (64-72 F) by day and 11-13 C (52-55 F) at night in Lisbon in April. Values are climatological ranges rather than a forecast for 5-9 April 2027 - check a local forecast 7-10 days before travel.
Seasonality: April is a showery spring month in Lisbon, with roughly 6-8 rain days in a typical year and short Atlantic fronts rather than sustained all-day rain. Sunshine between showers is common, and the Campolide side of the city can be breezy in the evening. Carry a compact umbrella and a light waterproof layer rather than heavy rain gear.
Packing: Pack layers: light shirts or blouses for daytime sessions, a jumper or blazer for air-conditioned meeting rooms, and a compact waterproof jacket or umbrella for April showers. Comfortable walking shoes matter for the sloping pavements between Campolide, Praca de Espanha and the metro. Bring a type C/F plug adapter (Portugal is 230 V / 50 Hz), a power bank for long conference days, and a printed copy of your registration and hotel booking in case mobile signal is weak in the meeting rooms.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at Nursing Practice 2027 usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
Book the hotel inside the Campolide cluster — The venue is a hotel, so staying at SANA Malhoa removes all commuting. Budget alternatives within 30-330 m are ibis Lisboa Jose Malhoa, Novotel Lisboa and Mercure Lisboa; Hotel Zenit Lisboa is about 1.4 km away. April is shoulder season and rates move, so confirm cancellation terms at booking.
Lock the flight and check the connection — Nonstop London-Lisbon runs about 2h45m and New York-Lisbon about 7h10m. Long-haul routings from Asia or Australia connect once or twice. If you land after 20:00, pre-plan the transfer because metro frequency thins in the evening.
Sort Schengen entry paperwork — Check passport validity (three months beyond planned departure is the common Schengen rule) and whether you need a short-stay visa. Visa-exempt travellers should confirm the current status of the EU ETIAS authorisation before booking.
Arrange CPD evidence and employer paperwork — If your employer or regulator requires attendance proof for continuing professional development, ask the organiser in advance whether certificates are issued per session or only for full attendance.
Plan the airport-to-hotel leg — Metro red line from Aeroporto to Sao Sebastiao, change to the blue line, alight at Praca de Espanha or Jardim Zoologico, then an 8-12 minute walk: allow 40-50 minutes with luggage. Taxi or rideshare is roughly EUR 15-25 and 20-30 minutes off-peak.
Buy a rechargeable transit card plan; Pack for Lisbon spring and a hotel venue — Expect 18-22 C days and 11-13 C nights with passing showers. Bring a compact umbrella, a light waterproof layer, comfortable shoes for Campolide pavements, business-casual clothing for sessions and a type C/F plug adapter (Portugal is 230 V).
Download the session app or print the agenda — Hotel conference floors often have weak mobile signal in larger meeting rooms. Save the schedule, your registration confirmation and your hotel booking offline before you fly.
Confirm your arrival time with the hotel — Late arrivals should notify the property so the room is held. If you are presenting, tell the hotel or organiser if you need an early check-in to prepare.
Set up payments and connectivity — Portugal uses the euro. UK and most EU cards work contactless everywhere around Avenida Jose Malhoa. Set up roaming or an eSIM, and note that EU roam-like-at-home applies to EU/EEA SIMs only.
Confirm your registration status and delegate category with the organiser — Nursing Practice 2027 runs 5-9 April 2027 at the SANA Malhoa Hotel, Avenida Jose Malhoa 8, Lisbon. Ask which sessions need separate sign-up, since Workshop and track places are often capped. Check the schedule page at nursingconference.annualforums.com/schedule for the latest programme.
Registration and hall orientation at Holiday Inn Lisbon - Continental
Supplier meetings and product demos
Final negotiations and follow-up
Nursing Practice 2027 registration concourse
Holiday Inn Lisbon - Continental
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Holiday Inn Lisbon - Continental
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget

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Decision
Use this quick check to decide whether Nursing Practice 2027 fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
For Nursing Practice 2027, what is your primary role on the show floor?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus and target suppliers align with the official exhibitor profile.
Best for
Buyers, engineers, and delegates sourcing Nursing education resources and training programs. solutions and benchmarking suppliers at Nursing Practice 2027 in Lisbon.
Min. budget
$560.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration, hotels, and travel.
Risks
Session times and ticket tiers may change - confirm the official agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a defined lead-generation or distributor recruitment goal for this market.
Best for
Brands and manufacturers launching Nursing education resources and training programs. products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.
Min. budget
$2,520.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, staffing, and pre-show marketing.
Risks
Booth pricing and corner premiums vary by hall - confirm with the organiser sales team.
skip
Audience, geography, or commercial goals do not justify travel and stand costs this cycle.
Best for
Teams with weak category fit, budget constraints, or overlapping commitments during the Lisbon show week.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
Skipping may mean missing buyer meetings if competitors exhibit or attend the same week.
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