Utrecht (NL), 11 June 2024: The International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare, which attracts 3,000 visitors annually, will be coming to Utrecht for the first time in 2025. Participants from around the world will gather at Royal Jaarbeurs to share knowledge and inspiration on patient care improvement initiatives. Taking place from May 21 to 23, this is one of the largest conferences for healthcare and care professionals dedicated to improving patient care. Securing this prestigious event is the first result of a targeted acquisition strategy by the Utrecht Convention Alliance as the city and region demonstrates its commitment to attracting leading international conferences.
Royal Jaarbeurs sets global stage for healthcare quality and safety
The International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare is an annual event that that brings together the world's brightest minds and key stakeholders in the field of patient care. The conference aims to stimulate innovations in healthcare, as Director of Partnership Development Ashley McKimm at BMJ explains: "Since the outset in 1996, the forum has been supporting and encouraging patient safety and healthcare improvement by bringing together knowledge, ideas, and expertise from around the world. We look forward to bringing this international forum to Utrecht for the first time in 2025. Having recently enjoyed inspiring editions in London, Hong Kong and Brisbane, the historical charm of Utrecht will be the backdrop for next year’s participants."
Utrecht takes next step as key venue for key international conferences
Under the banner of the Utrecht Convention Alliance, the city and region of Utrecht are fully committed to organising major international conferences. The event will align with the ‘Utrecht, Heart of Health’ positioning and be connected to the regional themes of Life Sciences & Health, New Digital Society and Smart Sustainability. "We are very proud to be hosting the International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare for three days next year,” comments Royal Jaarbeurs CCO Herman Mantel. “This is an excellent first step for the Utrecht Convention Alliance as we further strengthen the 'Utrecht, Heart of Health' profile internationally. There is broad support in the Utrecht region for business visits and the acquisition of international conferences, and we look forward to attracting more top events to Utrecht in the future."
About the International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare
The International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare is a leading global platform dedicated to improvements in its field of expertise. With a focus on cooperation, innovation and sharing knowledge, the conference brings together leaders, practitioners and experts from the health care sector to stimulate changes to patient care worldwide.
The Utrecht Convention Alliance is a collaboration between a range of public and private parties, including the Municipality of Utrecht, the Province of Utrecht, ROM Utrecht Region, the HOST foundation of Utrecht hoteliers, Utrecht University, Royal Jaarbeurs and Utrecht Marketing (with its Utrecht Convention Bureau). The joint goal is to increase the number of visits by business people to leading conferences on a multi-year basis.
