International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare

11/03/2026

The final day of the BMJ IHI International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare in Oslo has brought an inspiring few days of learning and connection to a close.

Throughout the day, delegates joined sessions exploring how artificial intelligence can support improvement, how leaders can strengthen system resilience, and how co-production with patients and communities can drive meaningful change.

We closed the evening with a celebration of our Global Top 30 Improvers Awards. Keep an eye out for the announcement of the winners - and a huge congratulations to and all our inspiring finalists!

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Oslo to celebrate 30 years of the International Forum and to contribute to the conversations, collaboration and shared ambition that define this global improvement community.

It has been a fantastic few days together, and we’re already looking forward to next year in Lisbon next April 2026!

11/03/2026

Good morning from Oslo and the final day of .

We’re about to begin the last day of the International Forum on Quality and Safety with another exciting line-up of sessions, discussions, and keynotes.

By the end of this week, we will have hosted more than 100 sessions featuring over 120 speakers from across the globe - all contributing their expertise, experience, and ideas to our shared mission of improving care for patients and communities everywhere.

This year’s gathering has been particularly special as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the International Forum. For three decades, this community has brought people together to share learning, challenge thinking, and accelerate improvement in health and care systems around the world.

A huge thank you to every delegate, speaker, sponsor, and supporter who made the journey to Oslo. Your time, insight, and energy are what make the International Forum so powerful.

10/03/2026

Day two of the BMJ IHI International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare in Oslo brought the global improvement community together for another day of learning, discussion and connection.

Across the programme, delegates joined sessions exploring how to redesign care through stronger partnerships, build cultures of continuous improvement, strengthen patient safety and use technology to increase value in healthcare.

Workshops, World Cafés and panels created space for practical exchange, from improving outcomes for vulnerable populations to spreading knowledge for improvement across entire health systems.

It’s been a full and energising day, and we’re so grateful to everyone who spoke, presented, asked questions, and joined the conversation. We’re looking forward to seeing you again for the final day of the conference tomorrow!

10/03/2026

Don’t miss the Poster presentation sessions happening today at the International Forum in !

Times:
1015-1100
1200-1330
1430-1515
1730-1810

Location: Poster stages in the Community Hall

These sessions are a fantastic opportunity to explore a wide range of innovative improvement projects and engage directly with presenters from around the world.

A full schedule of the presentations can be viewed on our event app

10/03/2026

The International Forum on Quality and Safety is in full swing here in Oslo - and today, we begin the heart of the programme.

Yesterday’s workshops and Experience Days set the stage with fresh ideas and real-world stories of change. Today, we move into two full days of sessions, keynotes, and poster presentations - all focused on turning inspiration into impact.

We’ll hear from more than 100 speakers across 100 + sessions, each bringing unique insights into how we can improve care, support our teams, and build better systems.

If you’re here with us, we hope you have a brilliant day of learning and connection. We’d love to hear your reflections - please share your highlights.

09/03/2026

Day 1 of the International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare in Oslo ✔️

An inspiring start to a week centered on this year’s theme: “The Power of Us: Strengthening Systems and Deepening Resilience to Improve Quality in Health and Care."

Today was all about hands-on learning. Delegates stepped beyond the conference venue to experience improvement in action across Oslo - from new approaches to elder care in municipal nursing homes to exploring culture and innovation at Akershus University Hospital.

Thank you to everyone who joined us today. We’re excited to welcome even more of the global improvement community tomorrow for the start of the main programme🌍✨

09/03/2026

Today marks day one of the BMJ IHI International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare in Oslo!

Health systems around the world are under sustained pressure, from workforce shortages and rising demand, to constrained budgets and digital transformation.

That is exactly why we are here.

Over the next 3 days, clinicians, leaders, researchers and policymakers from across the world will share ideas, test assumptions and explore practical solutions to make care safer, more equitable and more effective.

From presentations and hands-on workshops to open debate and shared problem-solving, the focus for this week is clear: we'll be turning evidence into action and strengthening systems at scale.

We’re so excited for the conversations ahead and the energy that only this community can bring, and if you’re joining us in Oslo, we can’t wait to welcome you.

👉Explore the keynote sessions, panels, workshops and site visits taking place this week in Oslo: https://lnkd.in/e4Y9siVD

08/03/2026

The countdown is on! We’re less that 24 hours away from the start of the International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare in Oslo 2026! 🌍✨

Delegates from around the world are arriving in , ready to connect, learn, and lead change in healthcare improvement.

Don’t forget, you can :

📅 Book your sessions
🤝 Set up Braindates
📄View eposters
🌐Exchange business cards
📲 Plan your event

Download the CrowdComms app via your app store and use the code ifoslo26 to get started.

We'll see you tomorrow!

18/11/2025

The International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare is officially underway here in beautiful !

Over the next few days, healthcare improvers, leaders, and change-makers from near and far will come together to share ideas, challenge assumptions, and spark change that improves care for everyone.

Our Canberra theme, “Think differently, start small, have impact,” is all about taking a fresh approach, working together, and making healthcare more equitable, inclusive, and culturally safe.

In typical International Forum style, today we kick off with Experience Days and Workshops, where delegates get hands-on learning from local organisations and see improvement in action.

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18/11/2025

You're invited to master Quality Improvement.

Join us on 19 November at 17:00 for a free webinar with Jefferson Health's Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Patricia Henwood and BMJ's Clinical Director Dr. Kieran Walsh.

Learn about topics from AI in QI to driving health equity through QI initiatives, and join the conversation with QI leaders from around the world. Register here:

Join us for a forward-thinking discussion on the future of Quality Improvement (QI) with two leading experts in the field: Dr. Patricia Henwood of Jefferson Health and Dr. Kieran Walsh of BMJ. A robust and forward-thinking approach to quality improvement is no longer optional—it's essential. From ...

22/10/2025

This is your last week to submit a poster for the International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare in Oslo 2026 and showcase your impact on a global stage.

Submit your abstract by next Wednesday, 29 October https://bit.ly/46mT1cK

05/09/2025

Got work that’s changing health and care? Now is your chance to share it on the global stage.

Call for Posters for The International Forum in Quality and Safety in Healthcare in Oslo (9-11 March 2026) is open, and we want to hear from you. Sharing your project isn’t just about visibility - it’s about sparking ideas, building connections, and inspiring action that improves healthcare worldwide.

Whether you’re focused on improving patient experience, clinical outcomes, staff wellbeing, or system redesign, this is your chance to showcase your work to an international community of healthcare improvers - and to shape the conversations that matter most.

Submit your poster today https://bit.ly/46mT1cK