Dates

    5–6 Nov 2026

    City / country

    Vienna, Austria

    Venue

    Austria Center Vienna (IAKW-AG)

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    Event overview

    Overview

    The Pflege Congress 2026 focuses on the theme 'communication:power:trust', emphasizing the role of communication in nursing. It will take place on November 5-6, 2026, at the Austria Center Vienna, featuring keynotes and a comprehensive exhibition.

    Pflege Congress takes place in Vienna, Austria. Venue: Austria Center Vienna (IAKW-AG).

    TL;DR

    1. 1Dates and Venue: Pflege Congress 2026 runs November 5-6, 2026, at Austria Center Vienna, Austria.
    2. 2Scale and Focus: This congress will explore the vital role of communication in nursing, featuring keynotes and an exhibition.
    3. 3Organiser: The event is organized by Verein pflegenetz and Medical Update Marketing&Media GmbH.
    4. 4Buyer Authority: Attendees will include healthcare professionals, nursing leaders, and educators.
    5. 5Entry / Access: Registration is required, with various ticket options available for attendees.

    Why visit

    Nursing and care professionals attending the Pflege Congress at the Austria Center Vienna spend two days on the issues that shape Austrian care practice: nursing quality and safety, staff-relationship culture, care policy and health-reform implementation. Past programme papers indexed on pflegekongress.at cover digital care tools, app-supported care workflows, assistive robotics for older people, heat and climate stress in care settings, and the legal framework of the nursing profession - the same working themes the 2026 edition builds on. The accompanying exhibition is where delegates see suppliers of care technology, assistive devices and digital nursing documentation first-hand. Nursing staff, ward and residential-care managers, educators and care-home operators can benchmark practice against peers from across Austria and neighbouring countries before they commit budget and staffing.

    Why exhibit

    Exhibiting at the Pflege Congress puts products in front of a concentrated Austrian care audience: nurses and nursing teams, residential and home-care providers, hospital nursing directorates, nursing schools and care-sector public bodies - the decision-makers who evaluate assistive robotics, digital nursing documentation, training provision and care-service equipment. The congress is the main annual German-language nursing gathering held in Vienna, so a single stand reaches care employers and practitioners across Austria rather than one region. Co-located programme strands on professional law, health-reform implementation and digital care give suppliers natural session hooks to pair product demos with delegate questions.

    Attendees, exhibitors & solutions

    Who this event is for

    Visitor profile

    Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.

    Registered nurses and nursing teams from hospitals, residential homes and home-care services across Austria
    Ward managers, nursing directors and residential-care home managers
    Nursing educators, nursing-school lecturers and clinical trainers
    Care-sector researchers and health-reform programme staff
    Representatives of care-provider associations, volunteering organisations and public care bodies
    Procurement and quality-management staff evaluating digital nursing documentation, assistive robotics and care equipment

    Exhibitor profile

    Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.

    Care-technology and assistive-robotics suppliers
    Digital nursing documentation and app providers for care workflows
    Training and further-education organisations for nursing professions
    Residential and home-care service organisations presenting services and jobs
    Nursing professional bodies, interest groups and health-sector institutions
    Equipment, furnishing and consumables suppliers for care homes and hospitals

    Product categories

    Key solution areas showcased across the event.

    Digital nursing documentation and care-management software
    Assistive robotics and mobility aids for older people
    Nursing education and training services
    Care-home equipment, furnishings and consumables
    Care-service provision (residential and home care)
    Nursing professional services, legal advice and health-sector consulting

    Location & Facilities

    Venue

    Austria Center Vienna (IAKW-AG)

    Bruno-Kreisky-Platz 1, A-1220 Wien

    Facilities

    Parking

    Austria Center Vienna (IAKW-AG) in Vienna 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 dining

    Parking: Austria Center Vienna (IAKW-AG) in Vienna 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 Austria Center Vienna (IAKW-AG) for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.

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      The 2025 edition was held at the Austria Center Vienna and its programme framed nursing quality around safety, trust, relationship-based care and the role of policy. Congress papers indexed from previous editions point to digital care, app-supported workflows, assistive robotics for older people and heat-related care challenges as recurring themes that carried into the 2026 programme. For the 2026 edition, delegates should expect these threads to return with more emphasis on practical implementation on the ward and in long-term care, while exact 2026 session titles and speaker names should be taken from the official programme published on pflegekongress.at.

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    Vienna, Austria

    Why it matters

    Attending Pflege Congress on 2026-11-05 to 2026-11-06 in Vienna lets buyers and specifiers benchmark suppliers, see live demonstrations, and compress months of vendor meetings into one focused trade visit — worthwhile when your category roadmap aligns with the official exhibitor profile.

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    Plan your trip

    Travel & logistics

    Local currency · EUR

    Hotel tiers

    A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.

    Budget
    Messe Prater / U1 corridor

    USD 60–90 / night

    Example: Spark by Hilton Vienna Messe Prater. Sample rates from around EUR 67 per night on congress dates. Breakfast and parking are chargeable extras. Confirm live price before booking.

    Mid-range
    Danube City / central Vienna

    USD 90–140 / night

    Examples: Hotel NH Danube City, Holiday Inn - the niu Franz Vienna. Sample rates from around EUR 94 per night for the niu. Confirm live price and cancellation terms before booking.

    Premium
    Central Vienna / Danube-side

    USD 150–300 / night

    Example: Mercure Grand Hotel Biedermeier Wien (sample rates from around EUR 64 per night on congress dates, but premium rates apply for higher categories). Confirm live price and room type before booking.

    Local transport

    Get around the city with these convenient transport options.

    Metro (U-Bahn)

    Estimated costEUR 2.40 per single trip; 24-hour pass EUR 8.00; 48-hour pass EUR 14.10
    Best forU1 to Kaisermühlen VIC, directly serving the Austria Center Vienna

    U1 is the primary line for delegates staying along the Prater, Danube City or city-centre corridor. Confirm current fare zones before travel.

    S-Bahn / regional train

    Estimated costEUR 4.40 for S-Bahn (VOR zone) or EUR 14.90 for City Airport Train (CAT) to Wien Mitte; combined with U1 single fare EUR 2.40
    Best forVienna International Airport (VIE) to Wien Mitte, then U1 to Kaisermühlen VIC

    Useful for airport transfers and delegates arriving by rail. Confirm current schedules and fare zones before travel.

    Taxi / ride-hailing

    Estimated costEUR 25–40 typical for central districts
    Best forDoor-to-door transfer between central Vienna hotels and Austria Center Vienna

    Practical for delegates with luggage or attending evening events. Journey times vary with traffic on Danube bridges. Confirm fare estimate via app before travel.

    Taxi / rideshare

    Estimated costEUR 80–120 (approximately)
    Best forBratislava Airport (BTS) to Austria Center Vienna

    Cross-border transfer; arrange in advance. Confirm price and border requirements before travel.

    Weather

    Vienna in early November is late autumn: cool and changeable, with rain possible on both congress days. Pack layers, a waterproof outer layer and an umbrella for the walk between the U1 station and the Austria Center Vienna entrance.

    Plan for the climate

    Check temperatures and pack accordingly

    Venue connectivity

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    Cultural notes

    Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.

    Language at the congress and in the city

    Vienna is a German-speaking city and the Pflege Congress programme is primarily in Austrian German, so basic phrases such as Gruess Gott (a common Viennese greeting) and Danke are useful. Many hotel, transport and restaurant staff speak English, but session content and printed congress material will mostly be in German.

    Getting around by U-Bahn, tram and bus

    Vienna's public transport runs on an honesty system: you must buy and validate a ticket before boarding, and inspectors do check. A single ticket covers a journey on U-Bahn, tram and bus within the city zones, and day or multi-day passes suit congress attendees. U1 stops at Kaisermuhlen, directly at the Austria Center Vienna.

    Coffee house and meal culture

    Viennese coffee houses are a local institution and useful for informal meetings between sessions; ordering one coffee often lets you sit for a long time. Lunch is typically the main hot meal of the day, and around the congress venue you will find a mix of quick lunch options and classic Austrian dishes.

    Tipping and paying

    In Vienna, restaurant bills usually include service, but rounding up by around 5 to 10 percent is customary for good service and is often given in cash. Card payment is widely accepted in hotels and larger restaurants, while some smaller cafes still prefer cash, so keep a little euro cash on you.

    Sunday and evening hours

    Many shops in Austria close on Sundays, including in central Vienna, so plan any shopping or pharmacy purchases around that. Pharmacies run a rotating emergency rota for nights and Sundays, and hotel reception can point you to the nearest one.

    Weather and dress for early November

    Early November in Vienna is late autumn: cool, often grey and with a realistic chance of rain. Congress dress is generally business casual for delegates, with layers that work indoors in heated halls and outdoors on the short walk from the U1 station to the Austria Center Vienna entrance.

    Accessibility and courtesy

    Vienna's U-Bahn stations and the Austria Center Vienna are generally step-free, and lifts are marked clearly. Queues are orderly, and it is normal to greet staff and say goodbye when entering and leaving shops or lifts; a quick Danke goes a long way.

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    Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.

    Flights

    Compare flights to the nearest international gateway serving Vienna; confirm ground transport on the organiser site.

    Transport

    Get to the venue and around the city with these options.

    Airport → venue: Use the nearest international airport serving Vienna; Metro, train or taxi links are typically available to the venue district.

    Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Austria Center Vienna (IAKW-AG): Messe Prater / U1 corridor: Messe Prater / U1 corridor; Danube City / central Vienna: Danube City / central Vienna; Central Vienna / Danube-side: Central Vienna / Danube-side.

    Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Vienna; confirm local availability before travel.

    Public transit: [{'mode': 'U-Bahn', 'route': 'U1 line to Kaisermuhlen station, directly at the Austria Center Vienna', 'notes': 'Fastest public-transport option from most Vienna hotels; the U1 corridor also links Prater, Messe and the city centre.', 'source_url': 'https://www.acv.at/en/get-in-touch/arriving/'}, {'mode': 'S-Bahn / regional train', 'route': 'Airport and Hauptbahnhof rail links into Vienna, then change to U1 at an interchange station', 'notes': 'Recommended for delegates arriving by air or rail; check live connections and Fahrschein options on arrival.', 'source_url': 'https://www.viennatourism.org/vienna-airport-to-city-center/'}, {'mode': 'Tram / bus', 'route': 'Vienna tram and bus network connecting hotels to U-Bahn interchange stations', 'notes': 'Useful for hotel-to-station legs; a single Vienna transport ticket covers U-Bahn, tram and bus within the city zones.', 'source_url': 'https://www.visitingvienna.com/transport/airport-to-city/'}]

    Parking: On-site parking is available at Austria Center Vienna (IAKW-AG); confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.

    Weather

    Plan and pack for the event climate.

    Month: November 2026

    Temperature: Cool late-autumn conditions; expect daytime highs in the low teens and single-digit mornings and evenings

    Seasonality: November is a wet, overcast month in Vienna with frequent light rain and short daylight hours; both congress days fall in this window

    Packing: Layers plus a warm mid-layer, a compact umbrella or rain shell, comfortable closed shoes for walking the congress halls, and business-casual attire for sessions and the accompanying exhibition.

    Plan your trip

    Planning

    Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)

    Mid-show days at Pflege Congress usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.

    Day 14

    Review the Pflege Congress 2026 programme on pflegekongress.at and mark the sessions on nursing quality, care policy, digital care and workforce that match your role, then note the parallel tracks you cannot attend and plan to swap notes with a colleague.

    Day 13

    Decide whether you attend as an individual delegate or through an employer-funded group booking, and check your employer's rules on travel approval, invoicing and continuing education credits before you register.

    Day 12

    Register for the congress on pflegekongress.at, keep the confirmation email and note whether your badge is collected on site or sent in advance. Note the registration category you booked (delegate, student, exhibitor).

    Day 11

    If you need a Schengen visa, book an appointment at the Austrian embassy or consulate responsible for your country of residence now and prepare the documents listed by that mission, including the congress registration confirmation.

    Day 10

    Book hotel accommodation for 5-6 November 2026 near the Austria Center Vienna or along the U1 corridor so you can reach Kaisermuhlen station without changing lines.

    Day 9

    Compare hotel options on price and access: Spark by Hilton Vienna Messe Prater and Hotel NH Danube City sit close to the venue district, while ibis Wien Hauptbahnhof and Mercure Grand Hotel Biedermeier Wien connect easily by U-Bahn. Check cancellation terms before paying.

    Day 8

    Book your travel to Vienna. If you fly, plan the rail or S-Bahn connection from Vienna International Airport (VIE) into the city and the onward U1 ride to Kaisermuhlen. Rail travellers arrive at Wien Hauptbahnhof or Wien Praterstern and change to U1.

    Day 7

    Plan the full airport-to-venue route for your arrival time: check S-Bahn, U-Bahn or airport-bus connections, confirm whether you need a single ticket, a day ticket or a multi-day Vienna transport pass, and keep small change or a contactless card ready.

    Day 6

    Check the venue access details for the Austria Center Vienna, including which entrance congress delegates use, whether security screening applies, where the cloakroom is and whether on-site parking must be reserved in advance.

    Day 5

    Build a personal agenda with realistic travel time between sessions, and note the stands you want to visit in the industry area, such as care documentation software, assistive technology, training providers and recruitment services.

    Day 4

    Download the congress programme PDF and mark the sessions, poster areas and exhibition stands you want to visit. Save an offline copy in case the venue Wi-Fi is congested during peak sessions.

    Day 3

    Arrange anything you need to capture learning: notebook or tablet, business cards if you network in the industry area, and a phone charger. If your employer requires proof of attendance for continuing education, ask what documentation is needed.

    Day 2

    Pack layers plus a rain jacket or umbrella for Vienna in November, and confirm your registration confirmation, badge details, travel tickets and hotel booking. Vienna weather in early November is cool and changeable on both congress days.

    Day 1

    Travel to Vienna, use U1 to Kaisermuhlen for the Austria Center Vienna, and arrive early on the first congress morning for registration and orientation. Keep your registration confirmation accessible on your phone.

    Networking spots

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    Pflege Congress registration concourse

    Austria Center Vienna (IAKW-AG)

    Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.

    Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)

    Austria Center Vienna (IAKW-AG)

    Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.

    Budget

    Costs & budget

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    Estimated budget
    Live estimate
    • Hotel × 2 nights$120.00
    • Per diem × 2$150.00
    Estimated total$270.00

    This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.

    Decision

    Visit, exhibit, or skip?

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    What is your primary role?

    Decision matrix

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    visit

    Your category focus aligns with the official product themes.

    Best for

    Buyers, researchers, and delegates evaluating the programme and networking value.

    Min. budget

    $400.00

    Timeline

    4–8 weeks before opening day for registration and travel.

    Risks

    Limited session times published — confirm agenda before booking.

    exhibit

    You have a clear lead-generation or launch goal for this market.

    Best for

    Suppliers and brands seeking qualified meetings with the event audience.

    Min. budget

    $2,500.00

    Timeline

    3–6 months for stand booking, freight, and marketing prep.

    Risks

    Booth pricing not published in captured sources — confirm with organiser.

    skip

    Programme, audience, or commercial goals do not match your plan.

    Best for

    Teams whose category or region fit is weak this edition.

    Timeline

    N/A

    Risks

    No major risks listed.

    FAQs & glossary

    Answers

    Frequently asked

    What is the Pflege Congress 2026 in Vienna?
    Pflege Congress is a German-language nursing and care congress held in Vienna. The 2026 edition runs on 5-6 November 2026 at the Austria Center Vienna (IAKW-AG). The programme and registration are published on the official congress site, pflegekongress.at - check it for the current programme, registration categories and any last-minute changes.
    When and where does Pflege Congress 2026 take place?
    The congress is scheduled for 5-6 November 2026 at the Austria Center Vienna (IAKW-AG), Kaisermuhlen, Vienna, Austria. The venue has its own U1 metro station, Kaisermuhlen, directly at the building, so the congress is easy to reach from most Vienna hotels without a car.
    Who attends the Pflege Congress?
    The audience is professional rather than public: registered and advanced practice nurses, ward and department managers, nursing directors, nursing educators and students, nursing scientists, care-home operators, quality and hygiene managers, and the suppliers who serve them, such as documentation software vendors, assistive technology providers, training providers and medical device firms. Exact visitor categories are defined by the organiser's registration page.
    Is the Pflege Congress trade-only or open to the public?
    It is a professional nursing and care congress rather than a consumer fair. Registration tickets are aimed at people working in or studying nursing, care and health services, and prices usually differ for delegates, students and exhibitors. Confirm the current categories on pflegekongress.at before booking travel.
    How do I register for Pflege Congress 2026?
    Registration is handled through the official congress site, pflegekongress.at. The 14-day checklist for this event suggests registering about two weeks before the start date, and checking whether you attend as an individual delegate or through an employer-funded group booking, because group invoicing and badge collection often follow a different process.
    What language is the congress programme in?
    As an Austrian nursing congress aimed at German-speaking nursing professionals, the programme is primarily in German (Austrian German). Individual international speakers or industry sessions may present in English, so check the session entry in the official programme before planning your day around a particular talk.
    What topics does the Pflege Congress programme cover?
    Typical tracks across recent editions include nursing quality and safety, person-centred care, care policy and funding, nursing workforce and education, digital care and documentation, AI-supported workflows, assistive robotics for older people, dementia and geriatric care, and palliative care. The published programme is the only reliable source for the 2026 session list.
    How do I get from Vienna Airport (VIE) to the Austria Center Vienna?
    Take a rail or S-Bahn connection from Vienna International Airport into the city, then change onto U1 and ride to Kaisermuhlen station, which is directly at the Austria Center Vienna. A taxi or ride-hailing car can take you door to door if you are carrying luggage. Leave extra time on the first congress morning and confirm live timetables and fares before travel.
    Is there parking at the Austria Center Vienna?
    On-site parking is available at the Austria Center Vienna. Daily rates and the exact entrance for congress delegates are set by the venue, so confirm the current price and access arrangements on the venue or organiser site before driving. The U1 option avoids the cost and the morning congestion.
    Where should I stay for Pflege Congress 2026?
    Hotels along the U1 corridor are the practical choice because U1 stops at Kaisermuhlen, directly at the venue. Options picked up in Vienna hotel searches for the congress dates include Spark by Hilton Vienna Messe Prater, Hotel NH Danube City, Best Western Plus Hotel Arcadia, Holiday Inn - the niu, Franz Vienna, Mercure Grand Hotel Biedermeier Wien and ibis Wien Hauptbahnhof. Rates and availability change, so re-check live prices before booking.
    Do I need a visa to attend Pflege Congress in Vienna?
    Austria is in the Schengen area. Many non-EU delegates need a Schengen short-stay visa and should apply through the Austrian embassy or consulate responsible for their country of residence, allowing several weeks for processing. Carry your registration confirmation, hotel booking and travel insurance documents for the border.
    What is the weather like in Vienna in early November?
    Early November in Vienna is late autumn: cool days, colder evenings and a realistic chance of rain or drizzle on either congress day. Pack layers, a waterproof outer layer and an umbrella for the short walk between the U1 station and the venue entrance. Check a live forecast in the final week before travelling.
    Is there an exhibition alongside the congress?
    Nursing congresses of this type usually combine the lecture programme with an industry area where suppliers present care documentation software, assistive technology, medical devices, training and recruitment services. Confirm the confirmed exhibitor list and floor plan on the organiser site, as the exhibition layout is set by the organiser.
    Can nursing students attend the Pflege Congress?
    Nursing and care students are a regular audience at Austrian nursing congresses, often with a reduced student rate and dedicated sessions on education and career paths. Open the registration page on pflegekongress.at to see whether a student category applies to you and what proof of enrolment is required.
    Where can I find the congress programme and session times?
    The programme and schedule are published on the official congress domain, including the schedule page at pflegekongress.at/schedule and the programme PDF linked from the site. Because session times and speaker line-ups can change, always use the version currently published by the organiser rather than a printed copy from a previous edition.
    Is the Austria Center Vienna accessible for delegates with reduced mobility?
    The Austria Center Vienna is a large, modern congress building with step-free access and lift connections between levels. If you need specific support, such as a seat close to the front, an accessible hotel room or help at registration, contact the organiser in advance so arrangements can be made before the congress days.

    Glossary

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    Pflege
    The German-language term for nursing and care work, covering hospital nursing, long-term care, elderly care and home care. It is the core subject of the Pflege Congress Vienna programme.
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    Pflegekongress
    German for nursing congress. In the Austrian context it describes a professional congress where nurses, nursing managers, educators and care providers meet to discuss nursing quality, care policy and new care technology.
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    Pflegewissenschaft
    Nursing science, the academic discipline that studies nursing practice, outcomes and care organisation. Congress sessions often present study results that feed into ward-level practice.
    4
    Pflegequalitaet (nursing quality)
    Measurable and perceived quality of nursing care, including safety, patient outcomes, documentation completeness and patient experience. It is a recurring headline theme in Pflege Congress programmes.
    5
    Personzentrierte Pflege
    Person-centred care, an approach that organises care around the individual resident or patient rather than around tasks or ward routine. It is a common focus of Austrian and German nursing quality work.
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    Pflegedokumentation
    Nursing documentation - the records of assessments, interventions and outcomes. Digital documentation systems and their interoperability are a frequent congress topic.
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    Pflegegeld
    The Austrian long-term care allowance, a federal benefit paid to people who need care, structured in care-level bands. It shapes how care is funded and delivered in Austria.
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    Pflegegrad
    A care-level classification used in Germany's long-term care insurance. It is not the Austrian system, so Austrian delegates treat it as a comparative model when cross-border care policy is discussed.
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    Advanced Practice Nurse (APN)
    A nurse with additional academic qualification and expanded clinical responsibility, for example in chronic disease management or geriatric assessment. APN roles are a frequent staffing and education topic at nursing congresses.
    10
    Delegation
    The transfer of certain medical activities from physicians to qualified nursing staff under defined legal conditions. It is a live workforce and scope-of-practice discussion in Austrian and German hospitals.
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    Evidence-based Nursing (EbN)
    Applying the best available research evidence, combined with clinical expertise and patient preferences, to nursing decisions. Congress papers often translate this into ward-level protocols.
    12
    Expertenstandard
    Expert standard - a structured quality standard for a defined nursing problem, such as pressure ulcer prevention. Standards of this type are used as benchmarks in nursing quality management.
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    Stationsleitung
    Ward management or ward leadership role, responsible for daily staffing, quality and team development on a hospital ward. Ward managers are a core visitor group at nursing congresses.
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    Pflegedirektion
    Nursing directorate, the senior nursing leadership function in a hospital or care group. Directors typically attend to compare workforce and quality strategies.
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    Aktivierende Pflege
    Activating or rehabilitative care, which is designed to maintain and promote a person's remaining abilities instead of taking over every task. Widely used in Austrian long-term care settings.
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    Demenzbetreuung
    Dementia care, including communication strategies, environment design and family support. It regularly appears in the geriatric and long-term care tracks of nursing congresses.
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    Telepflege und Telecare
    Remote nursing and care support using video consultation, monitoring or digital check-ins. It is discussed alongside AI-supported triage and documentation in Vienna nursing programmes.
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    Pflegeroboter (care robotics)
    Assistive robots used in care settings, for example to support transfers, mobility training or social interaction for older people. Robotics sessions at the congress focus on what is usable in daily practice.

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