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 is Now Closed!
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.
2026 Conference Tracks
- 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
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
Sponsors & Exhibitors
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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
Engagement with Environmental and Social Responsibility
We are thrilled to announce our partnership with The Convention Center Dublin (CCD), the official venue for our ISQua 2026 conference. This collaboration goes beyond providing a state-of-the-art location—it reflects our shared commitment to environmental sustainability and social responsibility.
The CCD is recognised for its dedication to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles, and we are proud to support their efforts to create a positive impact.
Their comprehensive ESG initiatives include strategies for reducing environmental footprints, fostering inclusivity, and promoting sustainable business practices. By aligning with their values, we aim to amplify our collective efforts toward a greener, more equitable future.
For more information about the CCD's ESG principles and initiatives, please visit: CCD Sustainable Events Venue
