0 items
-
$0.00
0
11–12 May 2026 · Benalmádena, Málaga, Spain
International Collaborative
Summer School 2026
for Best Care for the Dying Person — an annual gathering of the world's leading clinicians, researchers and educators in palliative and end-of-life care.
Yusuf Hamied Centre, Cudeca Institute
Mon 11 – Tue 12 May 2026
International delegates welcome
Free bus transport from hotels
About the event
What is Summer School 2026?
The International Collaborative for Best Care for the Dying Person is an innovative global network of clinicians and researchers working together in pursuit of a shared vision — a world where every person experiences a good death, as part of their individual life, supported by the very best personalised care.
Each year, the Collaborative convenes its flagship Summer School at the Yusuf Hamied Centre, Cudeca Institute for Training and Research in Benalmádena, Málaga. The 2026 edition — taking place on 11th and 12th May — brings together delegates from across the world for two intensive days of learning, collaboration, and research development.
Summer School is the engine of the Collaborative's research portfolio. A space where working groups advance their projects, new partnerships are formed, and clinical practice is transformed through evidence-based approaches. In the 2024 edition alone, workshops gave rise to 15 new project groups within the Collaborative.
Who should attend
Clinicians
Working with patients in advanced illness or end-of-life settings
Researchers
Pursuing international projects in palliative care science
Educators & trainers
Responsible for palliative care education and training
Healthcare managers
Seeking to improve end-of-life quality indicators
Register for Summer School 2026
Complete the form below to secure your place
Contact & Information
For Summer School enquiries, please contact:
zuleramirez@cudeca.org
Location
Yusuf Hamied Centre
Cudeca Institute for Training and Research
Benalmádena, Málaga, Spain
Programme highlights
What to expect at Summer School
The 10/40 Model
The Collaborative's innovative continuous quality improvement programme that transforms care for dying patients in clinical settings in a measurable and sustainable way. Foundation course and advanced implementation workshops included.
Research in End-of-Life Care
Participate in international research workshops on the iLIVE project, international benchmarking, the Serious Illness Conversation Programme, development of an international biobank, and the diagnosis of dying.
Quality Improvement in Clinical Care
Workshops on engaging bereaved relatives to improve quality of care, developing volunteer services in end-of-life settings, and addressing contemporary ethical issues in clinical practice.
Project Groups & Themed Sessions
Dedicated time for Project Groups to meet and advance their work, plus sessions on communication at end of life and fostering public engagement with death and dying.
Oral Abstracts & Poster Presentations
Share your research with an international audience. Prizes are awarded for Best Oral Abstract and Best Poster, recognising outstanding contributions to the field.
Welcome Conference Dinner
An informal evening gathering on Day 1 — the ideal opportunity to connect with international colleagues, form new partnerships, and share experiences in a relaxed setting.
Full programme
Summer School 2026 Schedule
| Time | Format | Session |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 – 09:15 | Plenary | Welcome to Summer School 2026 and to the Yusuf Hamied Centre Dr Marisa Martín & Dr Yusuf Hamied |
| 09:15 – 09:45 | Plenary | Overview of Summer School 2026 and The Collaborative Best Care for the Dying Person Professor John Ellershaw |
| 09:45 – 11:00 | Workshop |
10/40 Model – FoundationIntroduction to the 10/40 Model for Best Care for the Dying Person
Chair: Dr Susie Wilkinson IC Project GroupsiLIVE Legacy
Chair: Prof Agnes van der Heide (Hybrid) Public EngagementPublic Engagement in End-of-Life Care
Chair: Dr Marisa Martín |
| 11:00 – 11:30 | Break | Coffee Break |
| 11:30 – 12:45 | Workshop |
10/40 Foundation (cont.)Chair: Dr Susie Wilkinson
Bereaved RelativesEngaging with Bereaved Relatives: listening to their voices to improve quality of care
Chair: Dr Vilma Tripodoro & Dr Catriona Mayland (Hybrid) International BenchmarkingBenchmarking in Care for the Dying
Chair: Professor John Ellershaw |
| 12:45 – 14:00 | Break | Lunch Break & Poster Viewing |
| 14:00 – 14:45 | Plenary | Diagnosing Dying is Quality of Life: Do you want to know why? Associate Professor Matteo Moroni · Afternoon Session chaired by Professor Carl Johan Fürst |
| 14:45 – 16:00 | Workshop |
Education – EU COSTEducation in Care for the Dying: EU COST Action CODE-YAA@PC-EDU Project
Chair: Prof Piret Paal Diagnosing DyingChair: Associate Professor Matteo Moroni
Serious Illness Care ProgrammeChair: Associate Professor Anna Sandgren & Dr Stephen Mason
|
| 16:00 – 16:30 | Break | Coffee Break |
| 16:30 – 17:30 | Plenary | Oral Presentations from Submitted Abstracts Professor Agnes Van der Heide and Caterina Simões RN |
| 17:30 | Close | Close of Day 1 |
| 20:00 | Dinner | Welcome Conference Dinner |
| Time | Format | Session |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 – 09:15 | Plenary | Introduction to the Day Dr Marisa Martín |
| 09:15 – 10:00 | Plenary | Volunteering in Care for the Dying: Learning from the EU Horizon 2020 Ilive Project Professor Agnes van der Heide |
| 10:00 – 11:00 | Plenary | Oral Presentations from Submitted Abstracts Dr Vilma Tripodoro and Dr Susie Wilkinson |
| 11:00 – 11:30 | Break | Coffee Break |
| 11:30 – 12:45 | Workshop |
10/40 Training ProgrammeDeveloping a training programme for implementation leaders of the 10/40 Model
Chair: Dr Dröfn Birgisdottir & Anette Duarte RN iLIVE VolunteersChair: Dr Tamsin McGlinchey & Grethe Skorpen Iversen RN
International BenchmarkingChair: Professor John Ellershaw
|
| 12:45 – 14:00 | Break | Lunch Break |
| 14:00 – 14:45 | Plenary | Palliative Care Solutions to the Humanitarian Crisis of Cancer Professor Naveen Salins · Afternoon Session chaired by Professor Piret Paal |
| 14:45 – 16:00 | Workshop |
24-hour Research ProjectCare for the Dying
Chair: Professor Carl Johan Fürst 10/40 Staff Perception QuestionnaireChair: Dr Stephen Mason
Translational Palliative CareDeveloping an international biobank in palliative care
Chair: Professor Lia van Zuylen |
| 16:00 – 16:30 | Break | Coffee Break |
| 16:30 – 17:00 | Plenary | Reflections and Learning from Summer School Professor John Ellershaw |
| 17:00 – 17:30 | Plenary | Prizegiving & Conclusions Professor John Ellershaw |
| 17:30 | Farewell | Farewell |
Registration fees
Pricing
Registration fees include access to all sessions, workshops, coffee breaks, and lunches on both days. The Welcome Conference Dinner on Day 1 is also included.
| Delegate category | Early Bird (to 31 March 2026) | Standard fee (from 1 April 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Full Members of the International Collaborative | 190 € | 240 € |
| Free Members & Non-Members of the Collaborative | 240 € | 290 € |
Standard rates now apply (Early Bird closed 31 March 2026). Register now to secure your place — capacity is limited.
Getting here
Accommodation
We have negotiated preferential rates at two hotels close to the Yusuf Hamied Centre. Free bus transport is provided from both hotels to the venue and back each day.
★★★
Hotel THB San Fermin
Bed & Breakfast
62 € (DUI) / 75 € (DB) per night
sanfermincial@thbhotels.com
Free bus transport is provided from both partner hotels to the Yusuf Hamied Centre and back on both days of the event.