The Society of Trauma Nurses invites nurses, healthcare professionals, researchers, educators, and trauma leaders to submit an abstract for a poster or oral presentation at TraumaCon 2026 in Austin, Texas, April 15-17, 2026. TraumaCon brings together a dynamic, multidisciplinary audience committed to improving trauma outcomes through innovation, evidence, and collaboration.
Please note: You do not have to be an STN member to submit an abstract. Our submissions are open to all interested.
Presentation Opportunities: You can participate at TraumaCon in one of three ways:
- Pre-Conference Workshops (2.5–4 hours):
Hands-on, interactive, and in-depth sessions that offer advanced training and practical application.
- Plenary & Concurrent Sessions (15, 30, or 45 minutes – time includes 5 minutes for Q&A):
Engaging sessions that are presented to a broad audience via plenary sessions or in more targeted group with concurrent sessions.
- New this year, presenters may submit abstracts sessions of varying lengths. Presenters are encouraged to select the duration that best fits the scope and depth of their topic.
- Abstract Submissions (Poster or Oral Presentation):
Share your work with the TraumaCon community through our interactive poster session—an opportunity to showcase completed projects, spark discussion, and connect with peers. Abstracts may be submitted in the following categories:
- Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
- Research
- Sharing Your Best (quality improvement, case studies, innovative programs, etc…)
The top three abstracts in EBP and Research will be invited to give a 20-minute oral presentation during a judged session (15 minutes to present, 5 minutes for Q&A).
Topics of Interest (not limited to):
- Trauma nursing research & performance improvement
- Evidence-based practice
- Clinical innovations and real-world application
- Education, leadership, mentorship, and professional development
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Injury prevention and trauma systems
Who Should Submit?
- Trauma nurses (all levels)
- Advanced practice providers
- Researchers and educators
- Multidisciplinary trauma team members
- STN members and non-members alike
For further details on submission criteria and to submit your proposal by September 26, 2025, please click here. We can’t wait to see what you’ll bring to Austin!
