44^th Annual International Nursing and Midwifery Research and Education Conference: recruiting, developing, retaining and sustaining the global nursing and midwifery workforce for future health and care needs

Now in its 44^th year, the Annual International Nursing and Midwifery Research and Education Conference organised by the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery RCSI is the longest running conference of its kind in Europe. The 2025 conference examined the potential progression for recruiting, developing, retaining and sustaining the global nursing and midwifery workforce for future health and care needs. This title speaks to the challenges faced by health services across the globe in this new world of health determinants. Now more than ever, it is essential that we develop novel approaches to perpetual workforce challenges, that we sustain and retain the workforce, and that we use our professional voice to lead with a focus on impact, justice, sustainability and social return. This conference brought together an exceptional group of thought leaders, researchers, professionals, and practitioners from around the world, each contributing their unique perspectives to the advancement of nursing, midwifery and healthcare. These Proceedings serve as a comprehensive guide to the presentations, posters, and discussions that took place throughout the conference.