Webinar: A New Era of Nursing Leadership in Latin America Meet the ODENNA LatAm 2026 Cohort
Something significant is beginning in Latin America. Eight National Nursing Associations are coming together to strengthen their leadership, their organizations, and their voice on behalf of the nurses they represent.
Join us for the official announcement of the ODENNA LatAm 2026 cohort and get to know the eight participating NNAs who will be part of this flagship programme of the ICN Leadership Centre. You will hear from ICN leadership on why this work matters now, meet the teams embarking on this journey, and hear directly from them about what this moment means for nurses in their countries
It is the beginning of a journey, and you are invited to witness it.
đź“… Date: 1 July 2026
⏰ Time: 15:00 – 16:00 CEST · Check your local time
🌍 Interpretation: English · Spanish · French
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Agenda
| Time CEST | Speaker | Presentation |
| 15:00 | Jody Temple White, ICN Head of Leadership and Org Development Programmes | ODENNA Programme Lead  | Opening and Welcome |
| 15:05 | José Luis Cobos Serrano, ICN President | Why Latin America, Why Now |
| 15:15 | Howard Catton, ICN Chief Executive Officer | ICN Vision and Commitment |
| 15:25 | Video | Cohort Video Reveal |
| 15:30 | Howard Catton | Faculty Introduction and Acknowledgement |
| 15:40 | Jody Temple White | Programme Journey Overview |
| 15:45 | Jody Temple White | Sponsor Introduction |
| 15:50 | Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) Representative | Sponsor Remarks |
| 16:00 | Jody Temple White | Call to Action and Close |
Speakers
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Jody Temple White, ICN Head of Leadership and Org Development Programmes | ODENNA Programme Lead
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José Luis Cobos Serrano, ICN President
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Howard Catton, ICN Chief Executive Officer
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Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) Representative
Objectives
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To celebrate and publicly introduce the eight NNA teams joining the inaugural ODENNA LatAm cohort.
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To communicate why strengthening nursing associations in Latin America matters now, for nurses and for the communities they serve.
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To position ODENNA LatAm as a multi-year leadership journey and invite the broader nursing network to follow and support it.