Healthcare quality improvement and patient safety · Annual Conference

IHI Forum 2026

Name: IHI Forum 2026
Start: 2026-12-06
End: 2026-12-09
Location: Phoenix Convention Center

Organised by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement

Dates6–9 Dec 2026

VenuePhoenix Convention Center

CityPhoenix, United States

A four-day international health care improvement conference in Phoenix with hundreds of sessions, poster presentations, networking and continuing education information pending.

Reviewed by

Dr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 11 Jul 2026

MedicMess Conference Intelligence

Audience

Health and care professionals, physicians, nurses, students, patient advocates, executives and improvement professionals interested in quality improvement, patient safety and equity.

Why This Conference Matters

Networking

The Forum is described as bringing together thousands of attendees with receptions, peer learning, Forum Hall, coaching and exhibitor/sponsor activity.

Research Value

Poster submissions are explicitly invited and session proposals were available, but the source did not state a journal publication outlet for accepted work.

Trainee Relevance

Useful for trainees with a quality improvement or patient-safety portfolio, especially those with a poster or improvement project to present; travel and USD pricing make it less accessible than UK meetings.

Programme Highlights

2026-12-06

Workshop

Focused small-group pre-conference learning in quality, safety, leadership and improvement scienceworkshop

2026-12-07

Workshop

Pre-conference immersive workshops and off-site excursionsworkshop

Keynote Speakers

Abstract Submission Guide

Abstract submissions are open

Deadline: 30 September 2026

MedicMess Tips

Poster proposal deadline is 30 September 2026.
General conference early-bird pricing is listed until 30 September 2026.
CE details for 2026 are not yet published, so check the Continuing Education page before claiming credits.

Key Deadlines

30 Sept 2026 · 80 days

Abstract submission deadline

6 Dec 2026 · 147 days

Conference begins

Practical Information

ParkingPhoenix Convention Center parking is listed at $20 per vehicle per day, with the North Building Lot closest to most Forum activities.

By TrainValley Metro Light Rail has a stop at the Phoenix Convention Center; one-way fare listed as $2 USD.

AccommodationOfficial hotels listed include Sheraton Phoenix Downtown and Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel.

Venue DetailsPhoenix Convention Center, 100 North Third Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004.

Nearest AirportPhoenix Sky Harbor Airport, 4.5 miles from the convention center, approximately 10 minutes away.

Conference Snapshot

Specialty	Healthcare quality improvement and patient safety
Organising society	Institute for Healthcare Improvement
Conference format	In-person only
Location	Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix

The Complete Guide to the IHI Forum 2026

IHI Forum 2026 is a large international meeting for clinicians, nurses, executives, students, patient advocates and improvement professionals working on quality, safety, equity and health system improvement. The event runs in Phoenix from 6 to 9 December 2026, with pre-conference learning on 6 and 7 December and the general conference on 8 and 9 December. The published material describes 100+ sessions across ten content tracks, live keynote speakers, Forum Hall poster displays, Innovation Theater presentations, peer learning, receptions and coaching opportunities. Poster proposals are open until 30 September 2026 and must focus on learning and results from improvement work rather than product promotion. Session proposals closed on 8 April 2026. Registration prices are listed in USD only: general conference early bird is $1,395 until 30 September, the regular general conference fee is referenced as $1,595, group registration is $1,295 per person for groups of ten or more, Sunday pre-conference is $445, Monday pre-conference is $645 and Forum Hall Only is $400. Continuing education credits are planned but the 2026 credit details and point values have not yet been released.