Since 2016, the Patient Safety Summit has provided a forum for policy-makers, scientists and practitioners from all over the world to share their know-how, insights and ideas. It was set up jointly by Germany and the United Kingdom. This year, representatives from 50 countries and international organizations including WHO - with Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesu, ICN and IAPO were having their discussions on 2nd and 3rd March. In addition to digitalisation, the agenda included the linking up of reporting and learning systems, medication safety and economic questions. The outcome is laid down in the Jeddah Declaration on Patient Safety that was adopted by the participating countries.