New rules
What is changing in funding, quality and the operation of social services – and how to prepare.
ITAPA CARE 2026
24. November 2026 | Crowne Plaza Bratislava
A professional programme for people who make daily decisions about the quality and delivery of long-term care.
A one-day professional conference for people who are responsible every day for the quality of long-term care. Funding from 2027, staffing, quality, inspections, processes and digitalisation – through concrete, real-world experience. ITAPA CARE is a dedicated programme track within Health Day at Autumn ITAPA 2026. Concrete experience from care providers and professionals implementing new approaches every day. Meet people facing the same challenges and helping turn effective solutions into everyday practice. If you are responsible for people, quality, processes or the delivery of long-term care, the topics covered at ITAPA CARE directly affect your work. See what the full day has in store. How the new funding model will affect care providers and what organisations need to prepare before it takes effect. ISO, standards and guidelines are not enough if they do not work in everyday care. We will look at processes, quality and first-hand experience of inspections. Why care professionals leave, what can make them stay and what managers can start changing tomorrow. Digitalisation, automation and AI not as another obligation, but as tools that can give staff more time for clients and patients. After one day, you will have a clearer picture of what is changing, what is already working in other organisations and which solutions make sense for your team or organisation. The programme brings together providers, experts, nurses and representatives of public institutions. Benchmark your own practice, gain concrete insights and meet people tackling the same challenges. ITAPA CARE 2026 is a professional conference focused on social services, long-term care, nursing, quality in social services, funding of social service facilities, digitalisation, staffing and the modernisation of care facilities. It takes place on 24 November 2026 at Crowne Plaza Bratislava as part of Health Day at Autumn ITAPA 2026.
ITAPA CARE 2026 · HEALTH DAY
When staffing cannot grow, but care demands do.
Real-world practice
Connections
Who ITAPA CARE is for
For the people who determine how care works every day.
head nurses nurses in social services long-term care hospice and palliative care home nursing care social service providers quality managers professional guarantors facility directors and managers
ITAPA CARE · 24 NOVEMBER 2026
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Why attend
Care practice is changing. Gain insights you can apply in day-to-day patient and client care.
01 / FUNDING
What will change from 1 January 2027?
02 / QUALITY
Will the system stand up in real-world operation?
03 / PEOPLE
How do we retain the people we cannot afford to lose?
04 / TECHNOLOGY
Where does technology genuinely make a difference?
What you will take away
Practical answers you can put to work.
You will know what to watch for in the 2027 funding changes And which questions your organisation should ask before the new system takes effect.
You will compare your own practice with other care providers Across quality, processes, inspections and work organisation.
You will gain concrete ideas for saving time And see where digitalisation can help without creating additional administration.
You will meet people facing the same challenges Providers, nurses, professional guarantors, managers and representatives of public institutions.
confirmed speakers
People from practice
Experience from people who manage care in the real world.
Iveta Lazorová Slovak Chamber of Nurses and Midwives Marek Sušinka social worker, quality manager, instructor and methodologist Tomáš Kútny nexagen Many more experts, providers and practitioners Eva Kalová Social Services, Šebetov Roman Mužik DÔVERA health insurance company Karolína Trankovičová Petržalka Social Services Centre
ITAPA CARE 2026
Change is easier to prepare for before you have to deal with its consequences.
Questions and answers
Need to know more?
Is ITAPA CARE a standalone conference?
ITAPA CARE is a dedicated programme track within Health Day, taking place on 24 November 2026 as part of Autumn ITAPA 2026 at Crowne Plaza Bratislava.
Is ITAPA CARE only for directors of social service facilities?
No. ITAPA CARE is also designed for head nurses and nurses, professional guarantors, quality managers, social service providers, and professionals working in long-term, palliative, hospice and home care.
Where can I buy a ticket?
Current attendance options and tickets for Autumn ITAPA 2026 are available through the ITAPA registration system.
