A global quality improvement community
Using our combined expertise and passion, the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) and BMJ Group bring you the largest international conference in Europe focused on improving outcomes for patients and communities through quality improvement.
From 300 people meeting in London in 1996 to thousands of improvers attending the International Forum events every year, the conference is the place to hear and meet some of the world’s brightest minds and forge relationships that drive improvement and innovation in health and care across the world.
The International Forum in Lisbon will focus on the key themes in health and care in Europe, while bringing in perspectives and knowledge from around the world.
Join a collaborative community of international improvers
- 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
Call for Posters Lisbon
Put your project on the global stage. Share your work with healthcare improvers worldwide and be part of a showcase highlighting leading quality improvement efforts from around the world.
Call for Posters will close 7 October 2026.
Global Top Improver Awards
Join us in celebrating the International Forum with the Global Top Improver Awards.
Enter one of five categories recognising outstanding individuals and teams driving change and shaping the future of healthcare. You can nominate yourself, your team, or another individual or team.
Nominations close at midnight on 19 August 2026.
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Dates for your diary
Over the coming months, you will see more information made available about the conference, the programme, and the activities that you can expect in Lisbon. In the meantime, here are some dates to note:
Call for Speakers – closed 10 June
Call for Posters – Now Open
Global Top Improver Awards – Nominations now open
Registration – opens August
Programme launch – available early November