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Event: ISQua Annual Conference

ID Code: 34777AF

Travel Valid Period: 13/10/2019 to 30/10/2019

Event location: CAPE TOWN

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Please visit the registration page. It is advisable to read the registration terms and conditions prior to registration - these are available on the registration page.

The payment methods accepted are credit/debit card (excluding American Express) and bank transfer.

The ISQua conference will take place 20th - 23rd October 2019 in Cape Town International Convention Centre. 

Pre-and Main Conference Registration includes*:

- Attendance at all sessions from Sunday 20th - 23rd October

- Coffee/tea break refreshments

- Lunch on each day of the conference

- Access to Welcome Reception on Sunday 20th October

- Access to Poster Reception on Tuesday 22nd October

Main Conference Registration includes*:

- Attendance at all sessions from Monday 21st - 23rd October

- Coffee/tea break refreshments

- Lunch on Monday 21st - 23rd October

- Access to Welcome Reception on Sunday 20th October

- Access to Poster Reception on Tuesday 22nd October

Two Day registration includes*:

- Attendance at all sessions on your selected days of attendance

- Coffee/tea break refreshments

- Lunch on your selected days of attendance

- Access to Welcome Reception on Sunday 20th October

- Access to Poster Reception on Tuesday 22nd October

One day registration includes*:

- Attendance at all sessions on your selected days of attendance

- Coffee/tea break refreshments

- Lunch on your selected days of attendance

- Access to Poster Reception on Tuesday 22nd October

*Optional extras can be added on registration for a fee.

Optional extras include:

- Networking Reception on Monday 21st October (Venue TBC)

- Education Site Visits on Thursday 24th October (Venue TBC)

- Pre or post conference tours around Cape Town, South Africa or Southern Africa

There are discounts available for groups of ten or more registrations. This offer is valid for full-rate member and non-member registration types.

Please contact conference@isqua.org for more information.

Below are the main conference hotels along with the rates. Accommodation is available through the registration portal. There are hundreds of hotels to choose from and are available to suit all budgets. The accommodation can be searched by location, price and star rating. Payment for accommodation can be made through the registration process.

Welcome Reception, Sunday 20 October 17:30 – 19:00
Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre

Entrance is free for attendees registered for 2 days or more but tickets must be pre-booked when registering.

Extra tickets are available to be purchased onsite on the registration portal, for a fee.

Networking Reception, Monday 21 October 19:00 – 21:00
Venue: TBC

Tickets will be available shortly on the registration portal for a fee.



Poster Reception, Tuesday 22 Octobber 17:00 - 19:00
Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre

You will have an opportunity to interact with the authors to discuss their research and enjoy an informal lively networking experience. Light refreshments will be provided and entrance is free for all registered delegates.

Extra tickets are available to be purchased onsite at the registration desk, for a fee.

Various countries will require a visa to enter South Africa. Details about visa requirements are available here. Visas are not available upon entry at an airport and must be obtained before arrival. Please allow substantial time when applying for a visa as delays may occur. 

If a visa letter is required, please specify when registering and a letter will be emailed upon completion of the registration and when full payment is received. 

Cape Town Airport is located just 20km from Cape Town city centre. There are connections here through 24 airlines and from almost 100 destinations domestic and international. 

There are multiple transport links available from Cape Town Airport, from bus and taxi to car hire. You will find more information here. 

Conferencing in Cape Town affords ISQua 2019 participants a wonderful opportunity to extend their stay and discover just why Cape Town and South Africa is one of the most popular tourist destinations worldwide.

Participants are offered a range of travel itineraries that vary from an extended stay in Cape Town to trips to other popular destinations around South Africa and Southern Africa by the appointed tour operator, Africa Bespoke, who can also create personalised itineraries on request. A tourism desk will be available at the Congress for more information and for booking, but pre-booking before the Congress is recommended.

Please find more information here.

Yes, ISQua offers two types of scholarships. 

1) LMIC Scholarships, this scholarship programme is run in association with the World Health Organization (WHO) and is available for applicants from LMIC countries only. Guidelines and deadline information will be available in February 2019. The scholarship covers the registration fee for a pre and main conference registration. All transport, subsistence and accommodation expenses must be borne by the scholar.

2) Patient Scholarships, this scholarship programme is available for patients, patient advocates and care givers. It is open to applicants from all over the world. Guidelines and deadline information will be available in February 2019. 

If you would like to apply to present at the ISQua conference you can submit an abstract for a short oral session, e-poster session or poster display. If you would prefer to submit for a longer session, please submit your proposal here.

The deadline for submissions is Tuesday 19th February 2019. Following submission your abstract/proposal will be subjected to a double blind review and scored based on criteria. Before submitting please read the terms and conditions of submission which are available here. If you have any questions or queries please contact ISQua2019abs@mci-group.com or conference@isqua.org. 

Yes, there are multiple awards ceremonies on different days of the conference. 

1) Health Assessment Lab/Medical Outcomes Trust* John Ware and Alvin Tarlov Career Achievement Prize in Patient Reported Outcomes Measures (PROMs). The successful candidate will have made significant contributions to the field of PROMs throughout their career. To find out more about nominations click here. The deadline for applications is 15th March 2019.

2) ISQua Fellowship Awards, where delegates that have completed the ISQua fellowship programme receive their certificates.

3) ISQua Life Membership and ISQua Distinguished Service Awards. The ISQua Life Membership Award is bestowed on individuals for their exceptional service to ISQua and their achievements in the field of quality improvement. The ISQua Distinguished Award is bestowed on individuals for their contribution to the achievement of ISQua’s mission.

4) ISQua Poster and Reizenstein Awards. ISQua poster awards are awarded to the best posters displayed at the conference. The Reizenstein Award recognises the work of the authors who submit papers to The International Journal for Quality in Health Care and is presented annually to the authors of the best paper. The award is named after Peter Reizenstein, ISQua's first president and the founding editor of the International Journal for Quality in Health Care.

5) International Accreditation Awards, where organisations that have received accreditation during the year are acknowledged.