The International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare
Jointly organised by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) and BMJ, the International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare has a rich history of supporting and energising the international movement for health and care improvement.
With over 5000 improvers attending the International Forum conferences every year, this is the place to hear and meet some of the world’s brightest minds and to forge relationships that drive improvement and innovation in health and care across the world.
The International Forum in Hong Kong will focus on the key themes in health and care in the region while bringing in perspectives and knowledge from around the world. See the programme.
What to expect in Hong Kong
Using our combined expertise and passion, IHI and BMJ bring you the largest international conferences focused on improving outcomes for patients and communities through quality improvement.
This year, in Hong Kong, we will focus on the theme A sustainable healthcare horizon: Refocus, reenergize, reconnect. Join us in discussing topics that include:
- Learning from diverse healthcare systems worldwide – a highlight of the benefits of sharing strategies and dealing with patient quantity
- Implementing innovative solutions to empower patients and caregivers to provide a safer healthcare environment
- Machine learning – leveraging cutting-edge technologies to predict and address delays in care
- Innovative leadership in healthcare that ensures sustainable innovation and progress in healthcare deliver
- And more!
Learn and collaborate to improve health and care
The International Forum in Hong Kong presents a chance to refocus, regroup, and reconnect alongside an international group of improvers who are passionate about delivering great care.
Attendees will enjoy lively discussions, hear international perspectives and exchange ideas to adapt and implement in their own practice.
By joining us in Hong Kong, you will become part of a collaborative quality improvement community that learns and problem-solves together. You will:
- Get re-energised, inspired and ready to tackle the challenges ahead of you
- Embrace new ideas and perspectives to accelerate your progress
- Get the latest research into quality and safety improvement
- Gain practical knowledge on using improvement methods
- Connect with like-minded colleagues to share experiences and improvement approaches, learn from innovative projects, and start collaborations
Book with our in-person Early Bird rates by 26 June 2024
Dates for your diary
We will be making more information available about the conference, the programme and the activities that you can expect in Hong Kong over the next few months. In the meantime, here are some dates to be aware of.
Call for Speakers – closed on 11 December 2023
Call for ePosters – closed on 17 April 2024
Early Bird registration (for in-person attendees) – now open until 26 June 2024
Programme launch – programme is now live
Online attendance registration and programme – launching in summer 2024