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Join the Pflege Congress 2026 on November 5-6 at Austria Center Vienna, Austria, focusing on communication in nursing with keynotes and an exhibition.
Dates
5–6 Nov 2026
City / country
Vienna, Austria
Venue
Austria Center Vienna (IAKW-AG)
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Event 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
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.
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
Visitor profile
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Exhibitor profile
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Location & Facilities
Bruno-Kreisky-Platz 1, A-1220 Wien
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 diningParking: 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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Next edition
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New this edition
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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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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A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
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.
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.
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.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
Metro (U-Bahn)
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
Useful for airport transfers and delegates arriving by rail. Confirm current schedules and fare zones before travel.
Taxi / ride-hailing
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
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
Confirm mobile roaming or local SIM options for business visitors to Austria.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
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.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Compare flights to the nearest international gateway serving Vienna; confirm ground transport on the organiser site.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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

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Decision
Use this quick check to decide whether Pflege Congress fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
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What is your primary role?
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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
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Risks
No major risks listed.
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