Calls for Interest

Calls for interest: TEDGlobal 2009
TED is a means of sharing stories of innovation. It stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design. It started out in 1984, as a conference bringing together from those three worlds. Since then its scope has become even broader, including business and science. The annual conference now brings together the world’s most fascinating thinkers and doers who are challenged to give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes. The site makes the best talks and performances from TED available to the public for free.

TED is looking for the inaugural class of TEDGlobal Fellows to participate in the TEDGlobal Conference in Oxford, UK. Following the successful Fellows program launch in Long Beach, California, they are looking for the next eclectic group of 25 innovators from around the world. TED Fellows may apply or be nominated by another individual. Follow this link to apply. To nominate a candidate, email fellows@ted.com. The program will accept applications or fellowships from 6th March 2009 to 3rd April 2009. For more information on the TED Fellows program, click here.

Call for abstracts: 1st Annual Canadian Quality Congress
19th-21st August 2009 – University of British Columbia, Vancouver
Topics to be discussed included knowledge management, quality management versus innovation, leadership and human development, performance measurement and quality audit. The deadline to submit a draft paper is 18th May 2009 and final papers are due by 1st July 2009. Click here for more information.

Calls for interest: Knowledge synthesis on patient and public involvement in guideline development
The Canadian Institute of Health Research is funding a knowledge synthesis on effective strategies for patient and public involvement in specific contexts of guideline development and implementation. The authors are looking for documents that evaluate or describe patient and public involvement programs in clinical practice guideline development and implementation. Please send references and/or documents to Sylvie Tapp.