ISQua’s 42nd International Conference will be held in Dublin, Ireland, from 27 - 30 September 2026, in partnership with the Irish Department of Health (DoH), and the Health Service Executive (HSE)
The conference will be held in the Convention Centre Dublin
#ISQua2026
Call for Abstracts Open NOW!
We invite healthcare professionals, researchers, policymakers, and advocates from around the world to submit abstracts for our 2026 International Conference.
The Call for Papers will officially open on 12th November 2025 and close on February 4th 2026.
The theme for this years conference is 'Thriving Through Compassion and Community: Sharing Stories for the Future of Health Systems'. The programme will continue to build on key areas central to advancing healthcare quality and safety globally.
Previous conference tracks have included topics such as Patient Safety, Quality Improvement, Co-production, Integrated Care, Health Innovation, Workforce Development, External Evaluation, and Climate Change and Sustainability in Healthcare.
We welcome innovative research, practical insights, and collaborative initiatives that drive meaningful improvements in healthcare systems. Join us in shaping a dynamic and impactful programme that reflects the evolving challenges and opportunities in healthcare worldwide.
2026 Conference Tracks
Guidance for authors: ISQua is calling for abstracts within the following eight tracks. Under each track, you will find a number of key phrases that will help you determine which track your abstract would fit into. We do not expect every abstract to address all of the key phrases within a track – the intention is to help you find the best fit for your abstract.
An abstract might fit into several tracks. You should select the one you find most appropriate. If your abstract is accepted, the Programme Planning Committee may decide to allocate it to another track than the one suggested by you. Within all tracks, we welcome abstracts using storytelling, for example a patient story or a narrative that is outcome focussed, abstracts describing innovative solutions or approaches, and abstracts describing experience from low- and middle-income countries.
- Patient safety tools and solutions
- Human factors and ergonomics
- Application of resilience thinking and Safety-II
- Promoting a culture of quality and safety
- How social science can be used to improve safety
- How implementation science can be used to improve safety
- Safety issues in primary care
- Cultural differences in safety
- Leveraging technology to enhance safety
- Education and capacity building for patient safety
- AI-related safety risks, such as algorithmic bias and over-reliance on
automation - Safety in virtual care and remote monitoring
- Safety implications of wearable technology and patient-generated data
Short Oral Lightning Talk and Poster Display Submission
Long Session (45+ Minutes) Submission
Become a Sponsor
Each year, ISQua convenes over 1,200 influential decision-makers from more than 80 countries, uniting global expertise in healthcare quality and safety improvement. This exceptional event offers a unique platform to elevate your company’s profile or showcase a new product or service to a highly engaged audience of industry leaders.
We offer a variety of distinctive exhibition and sponsorship opportunities, with packages that can be customized to align with your budget. These options are designed to give you a competitive advantage and deliver measurable returns on your investment.
To explore the sponsorship opportunities available for Dublin 2026, please contact our Events Department at [email protected].
Why become a Sponsor at the ISQua Conference?
- Join international leaders showing your commitment to improving the quality and safety of healthcare worldwide.
- Reinforce your positive brand image and give your company an opportunity to demonstrate your values.
- Grow your client base by joining this international community with a database of almost 50,000 global leaders in healthcare, accreditation bodies, researchers, practitioners, Ministry of Health representatives and policy makers.
Conference Partners
Committees
Programme and Planning Committee
The Programme and Planning Committee oversees the development of the scientific programme and is responsible for ensuring the quality of the content of the conference.
Local Members
Ms Rachel Kenna, Chief Nursing Officer and Assistant Secretary, DoH (Co-Chair)
Ms Kate O’Flaherty, Director, National Patient Safety Office (NPSO), DoH
Dr. Orla Healy, National Clinical Director, HSE
Ms Angela Fitzgerald, Chief Executive Officer, Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA)
Dr Philip Crowley, National Director, HSE
Local Patient Representative
Tiberius Pereira, Patients for Patient Safety
ISQua Representatives
Ezequiel García-Elorrio, ISQua President (Co-Chair)
Ellen Joan van Vliet, ISQua President Elect
John Brennan, ISQua Board Member
Carsten Engel, ISQua CEO
Anna Edwards, ISQua Honorary Advisor on Person Centred Care
Jeffrey Braithwaite, ISQua Expert
Christian von Plessen, ISQua Expert
Helen Crisp, ISQua Expert
Lydia Okutoyi, ISQua Expert
Dr. Jorge Hermida, ISQua Expert
ISQua 2025 Representatives
Fabio Gastal, President, ONA
Gilvane Lolita, Director of Operations, ONA
ISQua 2027 Representatives
Christina Krause, CEO, Health Quality BC
Observers
Andrew McCartan, NPSO
Sarah McEvoy, NPSO