ISHCA26
Implementation Science Health
Conference Australia
Innovate - Implement - Impact
The Implementation Science Health Conference Australia 2026 (ISHCA26) is co-presented by Health Translation Queensland (HTQ) and Tropical Australian Academic Health Centre (TAAHC). ISHCA is the premier biennial conference for implementation science and practice in the Australian health sector.
26–27 November 2026
Brisbane, Queensland
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Health Translation Queensland (HTQ) and the Tropical Australian Academic Health Centre (TAAHC) are proud to co-present ISHCA26.
As Australia’s premier implementation science conference for the health sector, ISHCA is dedicated to embedding high-quality evidence into clinical practice.
This year, HTQ and TAAHC will unite researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and health leaders to explore the latest advances in evidence synthesis and knowledge translation. Attendees will gain expert insights through engaging case studies and real-world results.
Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your professional network and take away practical solutions for bridging the gap between research and practice at ISHCA26.
ISHCA 2026 has received an overwhelming response and has now reached capacity for in person attendance. Registrations are now closed.
Connect with the latest thinking and build new global and local connections at ISHCA26
Dates: 26-27 November, 2026
Venue: Translational Research Institute (TRI), Brisbane, Queensland.
Download a copy of the preliminary program
Together, we can bridge the gap between what we know and what we do.
We are currently exploring options for a concurrent online format. If you are interested in attending ISHCA 2026 virtually, please click on the Keep Me Notified button above.
Partners & Supporters
We are currently inviting organisations to partner with us as an official sponsor of ISHCA26. Please review our sponsorship prospectus for what is on offer. If you have questions or would like to discuss your options, please contact us
AGENDA
WHAT TO EXPECT
ISHCA 23's theme was 'Scale.Sustain.Success.' - More than 300 attendees were part of Australia's leading implementation science conference for the health sector in 2023 and helped shape the conversations that define the future of implementation science, hearing from expert speakers, joining conservations, and connecting with colleagues and peers.
23 March
THURSDAY
24 March
FRIDAY
DAY 1
SCALE. SUSTAIN.
IMPLEMENTATION SUSTAINABILITY AND SCALING
Keynote presentations from Associate Professor Rachel Shelton (Columbia University) on implementation sustainability and Professor Luke Wolfenden (University of Newcastle) on implementation scale up.
DAY 1
SCALE. SUSTAIN.
EXPERT PRESENTATIONS, INSIGHTS AND DISCUSSION
Concurrent presentations, panel discussions and interactive Q&A sessions.
DAY 1
SCALE. SUSTAIN.
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Multiple posters on display. Vote for your favourite poster presentation.
DAY 1
NETWORKING
DRINKS AND NETWORKING
Meet your colleagues and have a refreshing drink and some delicious food.
DAY 2
SUCCESS.
BREAKFAST AND INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP
An early start to Day 2 with an informal networking breakfast followed by the 'Intro to Behaviour Change Wheel' interactive workshop. Spaces limited.
DAY 2
SUCCESS.
IMPLEMENTATION SUCCESS
Presentations on 'Implementation success: opportunities for rapid implementation and new ways of working for clinician researchers'.
DAY 2
SUCCESS.
EXPERT PRESENTATIONS, DISCUSSIONS AND POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Exploring implementation success stories and insights in concurrent presentations and panel discussions.
DAY 2
NETWORKING
NETWORKING TIME
Plenty of time for networking and discussions during breaks and at the end of the day.