Welcome to the 2025 CDNM Symposium

Empowering Nurses and Midwives: Action for a Healthier Future

Join us for the Council of Deans of Nursing and Midwifery (CDNM) Australia and New Zealand Symposium in beautiful Christchurch, New Zealand. This transformative two-day event will bring together 200 of the region’s most influential nursing and midwifery professionals, including leaders, managers, clinicians, academics, and researchers engaged in education, regulation, and practice.

When: Thursday 30 – Friday 31 October 2025
Where: Christchurch Town Hall, New Zealand

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Why attend?

  • Connect with leading experts and innovative thinkers shaping the future of healthcare education
  • Share your research, achievements, and innovative approaches with peers from Australia and New Zealand while gaining unique insights through international knowledge exchange
  • Build lasting professional relationships through engaging networking sessions
  • Gain practical tools and insights to implement positive changes in your institution


Partner with us

Showcase your organisation’s commitment to nursing and midwifery excellence by becoming a symposium sponsor. Our sponsorship packages offer valuable opportunities to connect with key decision-makers in healthcare education and practice across Australia and New Zealand. Click here to explore our range of sponsorship options and benefits.


Register for updates

Register your interest now to receive updates to be part of this inspiring event that will help shape the future of healthcare in our region. Early bird registration opens soon!

Professor Julia Slark
Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland
Symposium Convenor
Council of Deans of Nursing and Midwifery

Latest updates

Opportunity to sponsor
We invite organisations related to the nursing and midwifery workforce to sponsor the Council of Deans of Nursing and Midwifery 2025 Symposium.
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Important dates

2025

26
Feb
Call for abstracts
27
Mar
Registration opens
16
May
Abstract submission deadline
17
Jun
Abstract notification of acceptances/regrets
29
Aug
Early bird registration closes
25
Sep
Accommodation booking deadline
30
Oct
CDNM 2025 Symposium commences

Thank you to our sponsors

The organising committee gratefully acknowledge our sponsors, without whom this symposium would not be possible.

PLATINUM SYMPOSIUM SPONSOR

GOLD SYMPOSIUM SPONSOR

SILVER SYMPOSIUM SPONSOR

EVENT APP SPONSOR

SYMPOSIUM DINNER SPONSOR