12th Annual National Lean Healthcare Symposium

Fri Nov 21 2025 at 09:00 am to 03:30 pm UTC+00:00

National College of Ireland | Dublin 1

UCD Health Systems & The Mater Lean Academy
Publisher/HostUCD Health Systems & The Mater Lean Academy
12th Annual National Lean Healthcare Symposium
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Designing Better Healthcare Together: Co-creation for Person-Centred Improvement
About this Event

Designing Better Healthcare Together: Co-creation for Person-Centred Improvement

Join us on 21 November 2025 at the National College of Ireland, Dublin for the 12th Annual National Lean Healthcare Symposium.

Ireland’s flagship event for Person-Centred Lean Six Sigma Healthcare Improvement brings together practitioners , international and national leaders in healthcare transformation for a day of learning, collaboration, and practical insight.

What to expect:

  • Inspiring keynote talks from experts driving change in health systems worldwide
  • Parallel interactive workshops with hands-on opportunities to explore methods, approaches, and real-world experiences
  • Engaging case studies showcasing how Lean Six Sigma and person-centred improvement are reshaping care across primary, acute, and community healthcare

Whether you’re a frontline practitioner, a leader in quality and safety, or passionate about service transformation, this symposium offers:

  • Fresh insights into global and national healthcare improvement
  • Valuable connections with peers and leaders across the system
  • Shared learning and reflection to strengthen your improvement practice

Join us for a day of shared learning, discussion, and insights on how Person-centred Lean Six Sigma can support better healthcare for patients, families, and staff.



Call for Abstracts

We are now inviting submissions for the 12th Annual National Lean Healthcare Symposium. Abstracts are welcome from across primary, community, and acute healthcare under the following award categories:

🏆 Best Process Improvement Methodologies in Health Systems
The Process Improvement Methodologies Award (€100 & Trophy)

🏆 Person-Centred Improvement in Health Systems
The Professor Jan Dewing Award (€100 & Trophy)

🏆 Best Process or Service Innovation in Healthcare
The Process / Service Innovation Award (€100 & Trophy)

Awards are generously sponsored by HSE Spark Innovation Programme

Submission guidelines:

  • Email the Abstract Submission Form to by October 16th
  • Successful applicants will receive confirmation with poster guidelines
  • Please note at least one author must attend the Symposium
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

National College of Ireland, Mayor Street Lower, Dublin 1, Ireland

Tickets

EUR 7.50 to EUR 15.00

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