EOQ Congress 2026 in Prishtina, Kosovo
Shaping Quality for a Smart, Sustainable and Resilient Future
Quality, growth, human values and trust in the age of AI
22. oktober / 10:00 – 23. oktober / 17:00
In a rapidly changing and digitalizing world, quality plays a crucial role not only in efficiency and innovation, but also in building trust, resilience, and social cohesion.
EOQ Congress 2026 will explore how human-centred quality approaches help create sustainable systems that serve people, organizations, and societies
Quality congress
The EOQ congress, yearly organised since 1956 by a National Representative in his/her country, is a showroom for the EOQ and its worldwide network. It offers quality organizations a platform and a unique opportunity to learn and network.
In 2026, the year in which we celebrate the 70th anniversary of EOQ, our congress will take place in Prishtina, Kosovo. It promises to be another exceptionally engaging and inspiring edition.
About the Conference
Visit the EOQ congress website for the latest updates, program and registration
Under the dynamic theme “Shaping Quality for a Smart, Sustainable and Resilient Future”,
leading experts in the field of quality will share insights, practical applications, and forward‑looking perspectives that address today’s most relevant challenges.
We are delighted to welcome participants to the UBT University Campus in Prishtina, a modern and stimulating environment that provides the ideal setting for an event focused on excellence in all its dimensions.
We warmly invite you to join us and help shape the future of quality.
Topics of interest
| # | Category | Subtopics |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quality & Sustainability | ESG compliance and reportingCircular economy and sustainable productionQuality as a driver of responsible growth |
| 2 | Accreditation, Standards & Regulatory Guidelines at EU and National Level | Accreditation frameworks and quality assurance systemsEU and national standards in quality managementRegulatory guidelines and compliance requirementsInstitutional accreditation and continuous improvementAlignment of national quality systems with European standardsPerformance measurement, auditing, and quality assurance practice |
| 3 | Digital Transformation & AI in Quality | AI-enabled quality management systemsData-driven decision-makingHuman-in-the-loop and trustworthy AI applications |
| 4 | Risk, Resilience & Business Continuity | Risk assessment and mitigation in complex systemsResilience strategies for organizations and supply chainsBusiness continuity planning in digitalized environments |
| 5 | Quality in Public Sector & Healthcare | Citizen-centred quality strategiesSmart public services and digital governanceDigitalization and service improvement in government |
| 6 | Education, Skills & Future Competences | Training quality professionals for the futureLeadership development and continuous learningPreparing organizations for next-generation challenges |
| 7 | Innovation, Startups & SMEs | Quality as a driver of competitiveness and growthInnovation management and product/service excellenceBest practices for small and medium-sized enterprises |
| 8 | Human-Centred Quality, Ethics & Trust (Cross-Cutting) | Ethical considerations in quality and AI adoptionTrust-building strategies in organizations and societiesHuman values and social responsibility in quality management |
| 9 | Healthcare, Wellness & Fitness | Patient-centred quality strategies and service excellenceHealth, wellness, and preventive care quality managementQuality in sport, fitness, and active lifestyle programsInnovation in healthcare and wellness services |
| 10 | Quality, Accreditation, Certification, Validation, Confirmation… Across Sectors | Energy, production, and manufacturingFood, agriculture, and pharmaceutical industriesFinancial institutions and banking servicesAutomotive, drones, robotics, and constructionSpatial planning, architecture, media and creative industriesSector-specific best practices, innovation, and quality improvement |