26th EPUAP Annual Meeting
9-11 September 2026
Dublin, Ireland
Main theme: Ensuring Sustainability in Pressure Ulcer Education, Research and Practice
The 26th EPUAP Annual Meeting, held from 9–11 September 2026 in Dublin, Ireland, brought together an international community of healthcare professionals, researchers, educators and industry representatives to advance the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers.
Hosted in collaboration with the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), the meeting featured a comprehensive scientific programme covering the latest research, clinical practice, education, technology and innovation. Delegates took part in keynote and free paper sessions, hands-on workshops, poster presentations, panel discussions, mentoring sessions and industry symposia.
With a strong focus on collaboration and knowledge exchange, EPUAP 2026 provided a valuable platform for sharing evidence, discussing challenges and exploring new approaches to improve pressure ulcer prevention and patient care.
EPUAP 2026 Awards
EPUAP 2026 Investigator Awards
Early Career Investigator Award – Ayşe Sılanur Demir-Üçtepe, Turkey
Experienced Investigator Award – Zeena Moore, Ireland
EPUAP 2026 Presentation Awards
Best Oral Presentation: Maree Healy, Ireland: IMPROVING COMPLIANCE WITH PRESSURE ULCER PREVENTION BUNDLES USING THE ASSKING FRAMEWORK: A PRE- POST QUALITY IMPROVEMENT STUDY
Best Student Presentation: Denise Markey, Ireland: DIFFERENTIATING HIGH-MOVING AND IMMOBILE OLDER ADULTS: DEVELOPING A SUITE OF MOVEMENT DESCRIPTORS FOR BEDFAST AND CHAIRFAST POPULATIONS
Best Poster Award: Yannik Schürch, Switzerland: PRESSURE RELIEF PERFORMANCE OF MANUAL WHEELCHAIR USERS WITH COMPLETE SPINAL CORD INJURY
