Events
Upcoming events that are either hosted by Wiser Healthcare partners or are of interest to the Wiser Healthcare Community
13th International Shared Decision Making Conference
With the 2026 theme, ‘A Wider Lens,’ this year’s conference will bring together clinicians, researchers, patients, and policy leaders to expand our understanding of shared decision-making across specialties, care settings, and systems.
The 13th International Shared Decision Making (ISDM) Conference, hosted at Dartmouth College in the scenic Upper Valley of New Hampshire and Vermont.
Important Dates:
Call for abstracts close: 19th December 2025
Abstract notification & Regular Registration opens: 15th February 2026
Pre- Conference workshop: 7th July 2026
IDSM 2026 Conference: 8th - 10th July 2026
14th Health Services Research Conference - The Promise and Future of Health Services Research
The conference will be held at Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wellington, New Zealand, from 2 - 4 December 2026.
Theme: The Promise and Future of Health Services Research
Important Dates:
Earlybird Registration
OPENING SOON!
Call for Abstracts Open
18 February 2026
Dr Bot: Why Doctors Can Fail Us – and How AI Could Save Lives
Please join us for this in-person event.
The session will open with Dr Charlotte Blease who will present on her new book, Dr Bot: Why Doctors Can Fail Us — and How AI Could Save Lives. This will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by Professor Kirsten McCaffery, with Dr Blease joined by Dr Michael Bonning who will offer a clinician’s perspective and Ms Louise Hardy who will offer a health consumer perspective.
📅 When: Wednesday, 25 February 2026
🕗 12 - 1 PM: Networking Lunch
🕘 1 - 2 PM: Seminar and panel discussion
📍 Where (in-person only): Charles Perkins Centre Auditorium, University of Sydney
👉 REGISTER NOW if you plan to attend, and for catering purposes.
IHF World Hospital Congress
The World Hospital Congress is a unique global forum connecting leaders and decision-makers of hospitals, health services, and healthcare organizations.
HEAL 2025 - Weaving Diverse Knowledge into Climate Action for Better Health
This year’s conference themed ‘Weaving Diverse Knowledges into Climate Action for Better Health’ will take place 4-6 November 2025. The hybrid format offers both online participation (national and international) and in-person attendance at eight regional nodes across Australia.
Registration is free!
Preventing Overdiagnosis 2025 International Conference
This 3-day face to face conference will include a number of lively plenary debates about controversial and timely issues, involving high-profile players from across the health care landscape. Our aim is to identify and explore desired change and the implications to all stakeholders.
2025 Value-Based Health Care (VBHC) Congress
The Value-Based Health Care (VBHC) Congress places a spotlight on the transformation needed to improve the outcomes of Australians and the sustainability of our health system.
ACHEEV Symposium (free)
Engaging individuals, engaging communities: equality, marginalisation, and inclusion in health.
When: 10:00am-5:30pm, Friday 6th December 2024 Where: Room G10, Building 29, University of Wollongong.