Numerous volunteer groups contribute to the ISOQOL Annual Conference, but sitting at the helm is the Annual Conference Committee. This committee oversees the development of the scientific content presented at the conference. Programs are determined annually based on strategic initiatives.
ISOQOL Leadership welcomes recommendations from ISOQOL members for candidates to serve on the 2028 and 2029 Annual Conference Committees. The 2028 conference will be held in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and the 2029 conference will be held in Australia. Please consider applying yourself or nominating another ISOQOL member for one of these important positions.
Open Positions
Annual Conference Co-Chair
ISOQOL is seeking co-chair candidates for the 2028 and 2029 Annual Conferences. Serving as Co-Chair entails a two-year commitment with varying time requirements in the conference planning process. The minimum time commitment is approximately 4-6 hours per month of independent work. In addition, Co-Chairs are expected to attend a 2.5-day in-person planning meeting in June and approximately 40 hours of scheduled calls.
Annual Conference Committee Member
ISOQOL is seeking to fill open positions on both the 2028 and 2029 Annual Conference Committees. Committee members serve an 18-month term, with approximately 2 hours per month of independent work, 8-11 hours of scheduled calls, and volunteering at the Annual Conference.
Local Representation Subcommittee Member
ISOQOL is seeking to fill open positions on both the 2028 and 2029 Annual Conference Local Representation Subcommittee. This subcommittee serves as a bridge between ISOQOL and the host location’s academic, clinical, and public health communities. Subcommittee members serve an 18-month term, with approximately 2 hours per month of independent work, 4-5 hours of scheduled calls, and volunteering at the Annual Conference.
Nominate a Colleague
If you are nominating someone else, please complete the Nomination Form below to provide contact information and your reason for nominating. You have the option to keep your nomination anonymous by indicating your preference on the form. The ISOQOL office will follow-up with the nominee to obtain their completed Committee Member or Co-Chair Application outlined under Application Instructions.
Nominations are due by 5 November 2026 to provide sufficient time for the nominated candidate to complete their application.
Application Instructions
Applicants can either be self-nominated or nominated by a colleague. Applicants need to submit a Committee Member Application or Co-Chair Application using the electronic forms below.
Annual Conference Co-Chair Application
Please be advised that completing the Co-Chair Application will require a significant investment of your time. We recommend reviewing the application questions and drafting your responses prior to starting the electronic submission process. Please note that all applications must be submitted electronically through the web form.
The application is divided into two sections:
- Candidate Application (a series of questions to be answered by each candidate)
- Selection Questionnaire
The information you provide will assist the ISOQOL Nominations Committee in identifying a slate of qualified and diverse candidates. If you have any questions regarding the candidate application or nominations process, please contact the ISOQOL Office at info@isoqol.org.
Final applications are due by 11:59 pm CST on 19 November 2026.
Annual Conference Committee & Subcommittee Application
Please note that all applications must be submitted electronically through the web form. Applications include sharing your contact information, indicating the positions of interest, and if applying for the Local Representation Subcommittee, providing a short list of suggested contacts near the conference host city.
The information you provide will assist the ISOQOL Nominations Committee in identifying a slate of qualified and diverse candidates. If you have any questions regarding the candidate application or nominations process, please contact the ISOQOL Office at info@isoqol.org.
Final applications are due by 11:59 pm CST on 19 November 2026.
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