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FiNAN Conference
Triennial Gathering 2026
Amplifying Voices: Navigating Equity, Leadership, and Global Migration
March 30 – April 1, 2026 
Reykjavik, Iceland Welcome to the Triennial Gathering 2026 in Reykjavik, Iceland!
The Filipino Nurses Association in the Nordic Region (FiNAN) proudly invites you to our landmark event on March 30 – April 1, 2026, where we bring together Filipino Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs), other internationally educated nurses, healthcare leaders, policy-makers, employers, and recruiters under one roof.
This gathering is more than a meeting, it is a platform for dialogue, collaboration, and action. Together, we will explore the most pressing issues shaping the nursing profession today, including workforce mobility, ethical recruitment, integration, retention, and the future of nursing in a globalized healthcare landscape.
Schedule
Event Schedule
Check in at hotel(s)
Take time to unpack, rest, and get settled.
Welcome to Iceland
Ólafur Gúðbjórn Skúlason
Landspítalinn, National University Hospital of Iceland.
Opening Keynote
Marvi Gil
Landspítalinn, National University Hospital of Iceland. "Filipino Nurses, Cultural Ambassadors of the World"
Pathways to Collaboration: Navigating the world of evidence-based research
Dr. Floro Cubelo
Coffee Break
Equity vs Equality: Amplifying your presence in nursing leadership in the Nordic region
Wendill Viejo
Board Member, Félag Íslenska Hjúkrunarfræðinga (Icelandic Nurses Union)
Lunch Break
Breakout session: Moving to Nordic Countries: Filipino perspectives and collective experiences
Dr. Unnur Dís Skaptadóttir (Facilitator)
University of Iceland. Delegates to be grouped by country to discuss and present results.
Short Interactive Quiz (with prizes)
When Cultures Collide: Relationships
Ragnheiður Bjartman Eiríksdóttir
Reproductive Health Specialist (sex therapist), mental health nurse, Author, Knitting Designer
Coffee Break
Workshop: Crafting our Message to the Filipino government
FINAN officers (Facilitators)
"In a perfect world, how can the Filipino government make ours and our families' lives better?" Each delegation will then be responsible for formally delivering this message to the Filipino embassies and consulates in their respective countries. The message will be formally submitted to Filipino embassies, consulates, Philippine Congress, or Senate.
Closing Remarks and turnover to the next country host
Gala Night & Fellowship
Blue lagoon whole day
To Be Announced
Schedule details will be announced soon.