The Oslo 2026 programme theme
2026 marks the 30th anniversary of the International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare – a milestone in bringing together global health and care leaders to share learning and drive improvement.
The Oslo programme theme is “The Power of Us: Strengthening Systems and Deepening Resilience to Improve Quality in Health and Care.”
Health and care systems worldwide face unprecedented pressures – workforce shortages, tighter budgets, and rising demand for long-term care. Yet these challenges offer a chance to reimagine systems built on collaboration, compassion, and collective strength.
In Oslo, we will explore how the power of teams, organisations, and communities can create and maintain resilient systems that prevent harm, support wellbeing, and deliver lasting improvements in quality and safety.
What to expect from the Oslo 2026 Programme
The Oslo 2026 programme combines the latest research and real-world experience to deliver practical, outcomes-driven learning and fresh international perspectives. You’ll gain inspiration, tools, and strategies to strengthen systems, build resilience, and make lasting improvements for patients, service users, and communities.
Discover and connect
Across three action-packed days, you’ll have access to over 100 sessions, organised around seven key themes that explore how to:
• Embed contemporary safety science to make care not only safer, but more reliable and efficient.
• Build thriving, inclusive teams that foster wellbeing, collaboration, and shared purpose.
• Navigate the tough decisions required to lead change with courage and clarity.
• Activate large-scale improvement through implementation science and the power of networks.
• Accelerate results with rigour, relevance, and evidence-based improvement science.
• Move beyond pilot projects and focus on how to simplify the clinical workflow.
Highlights you won't want to miss
The Oslo 2026 programme brings together global expertise, real-world learning, and inspiring collaboration – all designed to help you turn ideas into action and drive progress in quality and improvement
• 6 off-site experience visits and half day workshops.
• 4 keynote sessions.
• Over 50 main programme sessions, plus country-based huddles and panel discussions exploring global and local improvement priorities.
• World Café sessions.
• Community Hall.
• Over 180 speakers from 20+ countries, representing Europe, North America, Australia, and Asia.
Designed to help you
Our live programme is built to help you:
• Connect with the right people to foster deeper and more meaningful conversations tailored to your interests and challenges.
• Turn ideas into action through collaborative learning and problem-solving.
• Explore digital and AI innovations in health and care safely and effectively.
• Gain inspiration from global leaders and high-performing teams, including the inaugural Global Top 30 Improver Awards.
• Access practical, evidence-based insights in an inclusive and supportive environment.
New for 2026
Oslo 2026 introduces an exciting new wave of formats, features, and recognition initiatives – all designed to make your International Forum experience more engaging, connected, and impactful.
• World Cafés – a new discussion-based format that prioritises high-impact presentations, deeper learning, and rich exchange of ideas.
• Community Hall & Themed Zones – a central hub replacing formal social events, with themed areas by stream, poster stages, and dedicated networking spaces for informal conversations and peer support.
• Start-Up Alley – a curated exhibition space highlighting Norway’s most innovative, mission-driven healthcare start-ups, featuring short, high-energy talks.
• Innovation Theatre – a dedicated stage for exhibitors and sponsors to showcase the latest innovations and tools transforming healthcare.
• Global Top 30 Improver Awards – a prestigious new recognition programme celebrating the world’s most impactful improvement leaders and initiatives.
• Community Drinks Reception – a relaxed, professional networking experience open to all attendees.
• Braindates – a topic-driven peer-learning platform that connects attendees for one-to-one or small group discussions to tackle challenges and find new collaborators.
Who should attend the International Forum?
We welcome attendees from all health and care sectors and specialties, as well as patients, family members and service users. Our attendees include students, doctors, nurses, managers, service directors, Quality Improvement (QI) specialists, patients, public health specialists and C-suite. If you are passionate about improving outcomes for patients and communities, we would love you to join us.
We have content to suit all levels of experience, whether you are new to quality improvement or an established practitioner.
