WOCNext
ABOUT 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. Learn more at wocnext.org.
WHAT’S NEW. WHAT’S NEEDED. WHAT’S NEXT.™
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INTERESTED IN EXHIBITs & sponsorship Opportunities?
Join us in-person as we connect our community of exhibitors with wound, ostomy, and continence (WOC) healthcare professionals dedicated to providing expert care to patients with WOC care needs.
Get your products in front of the top healthcare professionals in WOC care.
85% of attendees evaluate, recommend, and/or initiate the purchase of WOC care equipment and supplies. Generate sales leads by exhibiting and engaging with attendees from all over the US and Internationally.
Past & Future WOCNext Events
Obtain past Contact Hours (for those who attended past events in person only)
- Live Streaming attendees: find your certificates at the CEC under My Account
Purchase previous sessions: Online Library
View Abstracts from past events: 2025 • 2024 • 2023 • 2022 • 2021
Past Event Dates
WOCNext 2025
June 1-3, 2025 – Orlando, FL
WOCNext 2024
June 9-12, 2024 – Cleveland, OH
WOCNext 2023
June 4-7, 2023 – Las Vegas, NV
WOCNext 2022: A Global Education Event From WOCN & WCET
June 5-8, 2022 – Fort Worth, TX
WOCNext 2021: A Virtual WOW Experience with the WOCN Society and Relias
June 24-26, 2021 – Virtual Only
WOCNext 2020 Reimagined
June 5-7, 2020 – Virtual Only
WOCNext 2019
June 23-26, 2019 – Nashville, TN
50th Annual Conference (WOCN)
June 3-6, 2018 – Philadelphia, PA
49th Annual Conference (WOCN)
May 19-23, 2017 – Salt Lake City, UT
2016 WOCN Society & CAET Joint Conference
June 4-8, 2016 – Montréal, Québec, Canada
47th Annual Conference (WOCN)
June 6-10, 2015 – San Antonio, TX
46th Annual Conference (WOCN)
June 21-25, 2014 – Nashville, TN
45th Annual Conference (WOCN)
June 22-26, 2013 – Seattle, WA
44th Annual Conference (WOCN)
June 9-13, 2012 – Charlotte, NC
43rd Annual Conference (WOCN)
June 4-8, 2011 – New Orleans, LA
2010 WOCN/WCET Joint Conference
June 12-16, 2010 – Phoenix, AZ
41st Annual Conference (WOCN)
June 6-10, 2009 – St. Louis, MO
40th Annual Conference (WOCN)
June 21-25, 2008 – Orlando, FL
39th Annual Conference (WOCN)
June 9-13, 2007 – Salt Lake City, UT
38th Annual Conference (WOCN)
June 24-28, 2006 – Minneapolis, MN
37th Annual Conference (WOCN)
June 11-15, 2005 – Las Vegas, NV
36th Annual Conference (WOCN)
June 5-9, 2004 – Tampa, FL
35th Annual Conference (WOCN)
June 14-18, 2003 – Cincinnati, OH
34th Annual Conference (WOCN)
June 1-5, 2002 – Las Vegas, NV
33rd Annual Conference (WOCN)
June 2-6, 2001 – Portland, OR
32nd Annual Conference (WOCN)
June 3-7, 2000 – Toronto, Ontario, Canada
31st Annual Conference (WOCN)
June 19-23, 1999 – Minneapolis, MN
30th Annual Conference (WOCN)
June 13-17, 1998 – Salt Lake City, UT
29th Annual Conference (WOCN)
June 7-11, 1997 – Nashville, TN
28th Annual Conference (WOCN)
June 15-19, 1996 – Seattle, WA
27th Annual Conference (WOCN)
May 13-17, 1995 – Denver, CO
26th Annual Conference (WOCN)
June 18-22, 1994 – Baltimore, MD
25th Annual Conference (WOCN)
July 10-14, 1993 – San Antonio, TX
24th Annual Conference (IAET)
June 20-24, 1992 – Las Vegas, NV
23rd Annual Conference (IAET)
June 22-26, 1991 – Atlanta, GA
22nd Annual Conference (IAET)
June 9-13, 1990 – Las Vegas, NV
21st Annual Conference (IAET)
June 3-7, 1989 – Washington, D.C.
20th Annual Conference (IAET)
June 25-29, 1988 – Dallas, TX
19th Annual Conference (IAET)
May 30 – June 3, 1987 – Las Vegas, NV
18th Annual Conference (IAET)
June 7-11, 1986 – Washington, D.C.
17th Annual Conference (IAET)
June 8-12, 1985 – Miami, FL
16th Annual Conference (IAET)
June 2-6, 1984 – Las Vegas, NV
15th Annual Conference (IAET)
1983 – Kansas City, KS
14th Annual Conference (IAET)
1982 – New York City, NY
13th Annual Conference (IAET)
1981 – Chicago, IL
12th Annual Conference (IAET)
May 22-24, 1980 – Washington, D.C.
11th Annual Conference (IAET)
1979 – Vancover, B.C., Canada
10th Annual Conference (IAET)
April 1978 – Atlanta, GA
9th Annual Conference (IAET)
1977 – San Diego, CA
8th Annual Conference (IAET)
August 1976 – Pittsburgh, PA
7th Annual Conference (IAET)
1975 – Toronto, Ontario, Canada
6th Annual Conference (IAET)
1974 – Denver, CO
5th Annual Conference (IAET)
1973 – Chicago, IL
4th Annual Conference (IAET)
1972 – San Francisco, CA
3rd Annual Conference (IAET)
1971 – Hollywood, FL
2nd Annual Conference (IAET)
1970 – Cleveland, OH
1st Annual Conference (IAET)
1969 – Cleveland, OH
Future Event Dates
WOCNext 2026
May 31-June 2, 2026 – Indianapolis, IN
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