Event Information

WOCNext 2026 is Heading to Indianapolis – The Circle City!

Get ready for 3 days of future-focused education, hands-on learning, and collaborative networking in Indianapolis, where inspiration drives innovation! Be here to learn from industry leaders, gain invaluable insights, and join conversations shaping the future—all in a city celebrated for its food, culture, and hospitality. The perfect place to learn and explore!

Innovate. Educate. Inspire

Experience three powerful days of forward-thinking education, interactive sessions, and meaningful connections – all designed to help you stay ahead in a tech-driven world of patient care and reignite your passion for improving outcomes.

Next-Level Learning
Engage in sessions that merge clinical excellence with innovation. Benefit from more credits, more product education, and more news you can use directly in your practice. Leave with practical tools to elevate your patient education and outcomes.

Lead the Future in WOC Care
Step into hands-on workshops and future-shaping conversations that spark new ideas and lasting impact. Be part of a community that’s leading the next chapter of WOC care through inspired practice and future-ready solutions.

Indy: Downtown Destination for Fun
After impactful education sessions, explore Indy – a Midwest hidden gem! Enjoy a walkable city rich in culture, award-winning dining, acres of urban green space, world-class museums, and famous sporting events. All in a low-key atmosphere!

What is WOCNext?

WOCNext is an annual event hosted by The Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society™ (WOCN®) that educates and inspires healthcare professionals from around the world on what’s new, what’s needed, and what’s next in wound, ostomy, continence, foot and nail care. 

As the only educational event of the year hosted by healthcare professionals for healthcare professionals, WOCNext delivers all the newest evidence-based education, value-packed professional development, and an inclusive experience that unlocks the power of community. Open to everyone, WOCNext provides a safe and welcoming environment for attendees to dedicate their hearts and minds to learning and growing as professionals and advancing their practice for patients everywhere.