The Association for Healthcare Quality Professionals (AHQP) is proud to announce its 1st AHQP Summit, scheduled for January 7, 2027, in celebration of World Healthcare Quality Professionals Day.
This landmark event will bring together healthcare quality leaders, patient safety advocates, policy experts, accreditation specialists, clinicians, educators, and innovators from across the globe — united by a shared mission to enhance patient safety and build a culture of quality in healthcare.
January 7th commemorates the birth anniversary of Dr. Avedis Donabedian, the Father of Healthcare Quality. His visionary Structure–Process–Outcome (SPO) model remains the foundation of quality improvement globally.
By hosting the summit on this day, AHQP honors his legacy and advances his mission — inspiring professionals to elevate standards in healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.
The summit will highlight:
Whether you are a seasoned expert or new to the field, this summit is your platform to learn, connect, and grow.
The 1st AHQP Summit marks the beginning of an annual tradition dedicated to advancing healthcare quality excellence.
Join us as we:
✅ Celebrate healthcare quality professionals
✅ Strengthen global collaboration
✅ Drive innovation and improvement
✅ Build a safer, more reliable healthcare future