The Implementation Science Health Conference Australia (ISHCA) is the premier biennial conference for implementation science and practice in the Australian health sector.
This year, ISHCA26 is co-presented by Health Translation Queensland (HTQ) and the Tropical Australian Academic Health Centre (TAAHC) and held from 26 - 27 November 2026 at the Translational Research Institute in Brisbane.
Save the Date: ISHCA26 | 26–27 November 2026
The Implementation Science Health Conference Australia (ISHCA26) will this year be held at the Translational Research Institute, Brisbane, on 26–27 November 2026.
Co-presented by Health Translation Queensland (HTQ) and the Tropical Australian Academic Health Centre (TAAHC), it will bring together 200 researchers, clinicians, policy makers and health system leaders to share the latest advances in implementation science and research translation.
Abstract submissions for presentations aligned with the conference theme 'INNOVATE – IMPLEMENT – IMPACT' close 30 June.
Early bird registrations open later in June.
Visit www.ishca.au to learn more.
Save the Date: ISHCA26 | 26–27 November 2026
The Implementation Science Health Conference Australia (ISHCA26) will this year be held at the Translational Research Institute, Brisbane, on 26–27 November 2026.
Co-presented by Health Translation Queensland (HTQ) and the Tropical Australian Academic Health Centre (TAAHC), it will bring together 200 researchers, clinicians, policy makers and health system leaders to share the latest advances in implementation science and research translation.
Abstract submissions are now open for presentations aligned with the conference theme: INNOVATE – IMPLEMENT – IMPACT.
We welcome submissions from researchers, clinicians, implementation practitioners and scientists, and students across a broad range of health-related disciplines. Abstracts may be accepted for oral or poster presentations.
Key dates:
• Abstract submissions close: 30 June 2026
• Early bird registrations open: June 2026
• Conference: 26–27 November 2026
Travel bursaries will be available for eligible regional, rural and remote participants, higher degree research students and early career researchers.
Submit your abstract on www.ishca.au and join us in Brisbane to explore the latest advances in implementation science and research translation.
Questions? Email the ISHCA26 team at events@healthtranslationqld.org.au.
📢 Save the date for ISHCA26!
The Implementation Science Health Conference Australia (ISHCA26) is coming to Brisbane on 26–27 November 2026 at the Translational Research Institute.
This year’s theme – INNOVATE • IMPLEMENT • IMPACT – will bring together researchers, clinicians, policy makers and health system leaders from across Australia to share the latest advances in implementation science and research translation.
🎯 Abstract submissions are now open and close on 30 June 2026.
We welcome submissions from a broad range of health-related disciplines in the field of implementation science and practice. We particularly encourage submissions from early career researchers, students and clinicians new to implementation.
Hot topics include:
🔹Designing digital health or AI for implementation in complex systems
🔹Implementation practice workforce capacity within health services
🔹Research translation in regional, rural or remote Australia
🔹When implementation doesn’t go to plan: failures, adaptations, and lessons learned
🔹Co-design and engagement
🔹Implementation trials: Integrating implementation science into clinical trial design
🔹De-implementation and value-based healthcare
Note: Travel bursaries will be available for eligible regional, rural and remote participants, higher degree research students and early career researchers.</p>
📅 Key dates:
• Abstract submissions close: 30 June 2026
• Early bird registrations open: June 2026
• Conference: 26–27 November 2026
Join us in Brisbane as we explore how innovation can be translated into real-world impact.
#ISHCA26 #ImplementationScience #ResearchTranslation #HealthResearch #HealthcareInnovation
@Health Translation Queensland @Tropical Australian Academic Health Centre
📢 Save the date for ISHCA26!
The Implementation Science Health Conference Australia (ISHCA26) is coming to Brisbane on 26–27 November 2026 at the Translational Research Institute.
Abstract submissions are now open for presentations aligned with our conference theme:
INNOVATE • IMPLEMENT • IMPACT
Whether you're conducting implementation science research, leading research translation initiatives, or applying evidence in health care settings, we'd love to hear from you.
🎯 Abstract submissions close: 30 June 2026
📅 Early bird registrations open: June 2026
Travel bursaries will also be available to support eligible regional, rural and remote clinicians, students and early career researchers.
Don't miss the opportunity to showcase your work, connect with colleagues from across Australia and contribute to advancing implementation science and research translation.
See you in Brisbane this November!
#ISHCA26 #ImplementationScience #ResearchTranslation #HealthResearch #HealthcareInnovation
📢 Save the date - ISHCA26 is heading to Brisbane!
📅 26–27 November 2026
📍 Translational Research Institute
🔹 Theme: INNOVATE • IMPLEMENT • IMPACT
Join researchers, clinicians, policy makers and health system leaders from across Australia for 2 days of learning, networking and collaboration on implementation science and practice.
🎯 Call for abstracts now open and close 30 June
📅 Early bird registrations open later in June
Whether you're conducting implementation science research, leading research translation initiatives, or applying evidence in health care settings, we'd love to hear from you.
Travel bursaries will also be available to support eligible regional, rural and remote clinicians, students and early career researchers.
#ISHCA26 #ImplementationScience #ResearchTranslation #HealthResearch #HealthcareInnovation
For more information or enquiries, please contact communications@healthtranslationqld.org.au.
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