Join 2,000+ international decision-makers in Lisbon
For 31 years, the Healthcare Improvement Forum (formerly the International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare) has been the definitive platform for transforming patient care, clinical outcomes, and health equity. Presented by BMJ Group and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), this flagship event unites a vast global community to drive meaningful change within safety and compliance.
Aligning your brand with this high-impact conference grants you direct access to cutting-edge science and an audience with 25% senior management, including influential budget holders.
Why partner with us?
Engage in thought leadership: Position your brand at the forefront as a Headline Sponsor, collaborate with executives through the Senior Leaders Summit Sponsorship package, or shape industry dialogue with a targeted roundtable.
Showcase your solutions: Step into the high-traffic Community Zone to demonstrate products in interactive theatres, tailored booths, or our smart Braindates networking lounge.
Participate in 360° engagement: Capitalise on a year-round digital programme to reach a global community of over 245,000 members from 80+ nations dedicated to equity, safety, and system‑wide change.
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Making real-world impact
The Healthcare Improvement Forum provides an opportunity to learn, network, and actively promote your advancements to a highly engaged global audience of healthcare professionals. 100% of our surveyed partners made relevant leads, and 100% were satisfied with their interactions with attendees.
“You’ve got the right people here. So, decision-makers working in the industry. You’ve got a like-minded community of people all looking at improving healthcare.” Katie Lockley, Aqua, Head of Communications & Marketing
Gain access to a highly influential audience
This unique gathering connects you directly with the key decision-makers and frontline clinicians who drive change, including:
Executive & Leadership: Connect with the individuals who drive strategy and control budgets, including Executive Leadership, Department Heads, and Managers (Strategy, Senior, Quality).
Clinical Frontline & Improvement Specialists: Engage directly with the professionals implementing change, such as Clinical Leaders (Doctors, Physicians, Nurses) and Quality Improvement, Policy and Risk professionals.
Top attending countries
The conference draws 2000+ attendees from over 58 countries. The countries with the highest representation are from:
Portugal
Norway
Netherlands
United Kingdom
Sweden
Denmark
United States
Belgium
Singapore
Canada
Australia
"There are committed young doctors, there are very experienced nurses, there are practitioners, there are managers in health. The calibre is absolutely, the one we look forward to meeting in this conference."
Davide Bilardi, Teaching Fellow
Oxford University
"We had a session yesterday and loads of people came over to the booth to ask follow up questions. We've met a range of people from executives, clinical and non clinical who are interested in the type of work that Virgina Mason do"
Alison Wynne, Account Executive
Virginia Mason Institute
We came to the International Forum because everything we do has to do with quality improvement. We want to be part of the community, share knowledge and have discussions about how we can move forward together.
Marieke Kessels, CEO
Zenya
Have questions?
To learn more about our bespoke offerings or to discuss sponsorship and exhibition opportunities, reach out to:
Dean Guest,
Partnerships Manager,
Healthcare Improvement Forum
dguest@bmj.com