Wrocław, 12-14.09.2023

Poland is excited to host the next ISBA Conference in 2023 September, Wroclaw – the capital of Lower Silesia!

The International Short Breaks Conference is intended for everyone who provides, uses or requires respite/short break services and addresses issues raised by policy makers, statutory and voluntary and researchers.

More about the conference

Conference Partners

The largest and powerful healthcare and social care event. Join us!

Meet Our Partners

Learn about the conference

Where collective ideas transform the future
of medical and social support

ISBA 2023 Wroclaw

ISBA 2023 Poland - three-days conference includes: 32 workshop sessions, discussion panels, plenary sessions, networking activities, social program.

Key topics

Learn about the latest trends in healthcare and social care systems. Participants will have the opportunity to meet key international experts in the areas of health and social care and get in touch with people who may drive their future projects.

conference Programme

Discover Wroclaw

Wroclaw – Lower Silesia lies in its extraordinary rich nature spots, historical sites, architecture, and vibrant streets. Known for its openness, tolerance, and friendliness. Find out more about this beautiful city!

Discover Wrocław

How to register

The conference registration will open February 2023. You will be able to register online via registration form available on this website.

Become a workshop presenter

Professionals, practitioners with long-term experience in medicine, therapy, healthcare and social work, businesses and leaders with direct impact on the quality of life of both families and persons with disabilities. Become part of our event!

Apply

Become a Partner

Share your knowledge and experience, while building your image as a patron of change and pioneering solutions. Together let us shape your brand as one that is socially committed to introducing novel solutions, research outcomes and standards in Poland.

Meet our partners

more about conference

We encourage You to

Become a workshop presenter

The Steering Committee invites everyone who designs, provides, uses, or needs respite/short break services to submit an application, including policy makers and program administrators, family caregivers, individuals who receive respite care, researchers, and caregiving professionals.

We are looking for 32 presentations related to the following topics:

Technology and software in care services
Inclusive tourism, activity- and adventure-based support
Community based support programs
Center-based and day care services
Respite innovations
Immigrants support

Open Call For Workshop Presenters

Submission closes on
January 31 st 2023

Application Form

Conference venue

Visit Wroclaw
- The Meeting Place

Learn about Wrocław – one of the most magnificent and most visited cities in Poland! Located in the south-western part of the country, this metropole emerged more than one thousand years ago and offers a unique combination of traditional and modern vibes. It is a bustling city, day and night, but you will also find places to relax in nature. It will surely surprise you: the city has more than one hundred bridges and is …..a dwarves’ capital! It is indeed no surprise that each year millions of people come to visit Wrocław, to stroll its streets and alleys and discover its secrets. Come and immerse yourself in Wrocław!

Learn about Wroclaw

Subscribe Now

[gravityform id="2" title="false"]

Why attend ISBA 2023 Wroclaw

Gain knowledge and understanding – improve your skills!
Be inspired!

Why you should take part in this event

to develop experience and exchange knowledge on best practices to ensure better lifelong outcomes for people with disabilities and their families.
to promote innovative and pioneering solutions from around the world, setting an example to follow in programming social services for families.
to build relationships with professionals who are open to collaboration and to sharing their potential.
to increase access to expert knowledge, building a diverse range of respite services driven by international experience.

Learn about Key Speakers at ISBA 2023

Key Speakers at ISBA 2023 are experts who are passionate about what they do in their specific domains, members of the international community. World renowned specialists, inspiring speakers with exceptional knowledge of healthcare and social work as well as challenges faced by persons with special needs and their environment.

Snapshots from previous editions

Organizations

Imago Foundation

The Imago Foundation is one of national leaders of personal assistant services and respite services. We implement six national programmes of such services in two different regions, covering c. 450 people each year. As an organization, we also ensure national and international networking and collaboration.

Learn more about imago foundation

Bonitum Association

Bontium is a Wrocław-based Association for People with Intellectual Disabilities. Since 2018, the association has been running the BONITUM Centre for People with Special Needs, catering for 30 users and their families on a daily basis.

Learn more about bonitum

Potrafię Pomóc Foundation

The Foundation „Potrafię Pomóc” (I Can Help) focuses on Children with Disabilities with congenital disorders. The foundation supports whole families: children, young people, adults with disabilities and rare or ultra-rare diseases.

Learn more about potrafie pomóc foundation

Join us at the conference

Come, meet and interact with experts to develop your network a springboard for the future

Poland is excited to host the next ISBA Conference in 2023 September, Wroclaw – the capital of Lower Silesia!

Conference Partners