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The Operational Research Applied to Health Services (ORAHS) Conference is taking place 19-24 July 2026 at Queen’s University Belfast. ORAHS is an annual conference of the EURO Working Group of the International Federation of Operational Research Societies, IFORS.

The ORAHS conference provides a forum for researchers, practitioners, and policy makers from around the world to share innovative approaches to improving health systems. 

This year’s conference will focus on the transformative potential of digital innovation and artificial intelligence to enhance decision-making, optimise healthcare delivery, and improve patient outcomes across complex health systems. Attendees have an opportunity to give an oral or poster presentation, along with networking opportunities.

Thursday 23rd July will be practitioner focused and is available for 1-day registration. 

Keynote speakers: 

Professor Christine Currie (University of Southampton)

Professor Sally McClean (Ulster University)

Dr Peter Cosgrove (Consultant Physician in Paediatric Emergency Medicine)

All information, abstract submission, and registration is available on the conference website /sites/orahs-2026/.