After 3 years of field work across the world, we look forward to coming together to discuss the latest advancements and challenges in the field of immunization.
In this meeting, we will delve into various topics pertinent to immunization, including the vaccines access, global vaccination priorities, public health literacy, and addressing vaccine hesitancy.
Through insightful discussions and sharing of best practices, we aim to foster a collaborative environment where stakeholders from across the globe can work together towards achieving our common goal of protecting public health through immunization.
Let’s embark on this journey together, committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and communities worldwide. Watch the event live on our social media channels:
A big thank you to our hosts at Berlin’s Liaison Office to the EU!
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Agenda
Day #1 April 24, 12:00-16:00
11:00-12:00 Registration and Coffee
KEYNOTE SESSION I
12:00-12:15 CET
Berlin, a European Health and Research Hub
Renate Völpel, Deputy Head of the office of the Land Berlin to the EU
12:15-12:30 CET
Welcome address by the EU Project Officer
Paola D’Acapito, HaDEA, ImmuHubs EU Project Officer (online)
12:30-12:50 CET
What are ImmuHubs? Innovation and Design Thinking
Barbara Rath, VIVI, ImmuHubs Coordinator
12:50-13:10 CET
ImmuHubs: Novelty and Impact
Gary Finnegan, Vaccines Today, ImmuHubs EAB
13:10-13:30 CET
Why do we need an EU Immunisation Strategy?
Sibilia Quilici, Vaccines Europe, ImmuHubs SF
13:30-14:00 CET Coffee Break
IMMUHUBS SYMPOSIUM
14:00-14:10 CET
European ImmuHubs on the Ground – Introduction
Vana Papaevangelou, EAP, ImmuHubs WP4 Lead
14:10-14:50 CET
Panel Discussion, ImmuHubs’ hands-on experiences
- Cyprus: Adamos Hadjipanayis, EUC
- Greece: Ioanna Tabaki, PRAKSIS
- Poland: Adam Sidor, URZ
- Portugal: Ana Neves, AIDFM
- Serbia: Kaja Damnjanovic, UBE
- Finland: Kalpana Bastola, THL
14:50-15:00 CET Coffee Break
15:00-15:20 CET
Stepping outside of the ivory tower – ImmuHubs amid communities
Adamos Hadjipanayis, EUC
15:20-16:10 CET
Panel discussion: Can we adopt the ImmuHubs approach elsewhere?
- Barbara Rath, VIVI (Moderator)
- Pawel Zapolnik, URZ
- Mohamad Elhakim, WHO-EMRO
- Sibilia Quilici, Vaccines Europe
- Johanna Schima, Make Mothers Matter
- Hanna Nohynek, THL
- Gary Finnegan, Vaccines Today (Rapporteur)
Day #2, April 25, 9:00-16:00
08:20-09:20 CET Registration and Coffee
KEYNOTE SESSION II
09:20-09:30 CET
Welcome – Housekeeping
Barbara Rath, VIVI, ImmuHubs Coordinator
Arja Krauchenberg, EPA
09:30-10:00 CET
The ImmuHubs concept – next steps
Barbara Rath, VIVI, ImmuHubs Coordinator
10:00-10:30 CET
The future of health protection in the EU
Isabel de la Mata, Principal Advisor on Health and Crisis Management, European Commission
10:30-11:00 CET Coffee Break
11:00-11:30 CET
How do ImmuHubs align with EU and global vaccination priorities?
Hanna Nohynek, THL, WHO SAGE Chair
11:30-12:00 CET
Improving Vaccine Uptake and Protection in children and families worldwide – strategy and advocacy
Naveen Thacker, IPA President, ImmuHubs EAB (online)
12:00-13:10 CET Lunch
IMPACT SESSION I
13:10 -13:20 CET
Brief Introduction to the afternoon
Barbara Rath, VIVI
13:20-13:30 CET
A grassroots approach to Immunization: Lessons Learned
Mercedesz Czimbalmos, THL
13:30-13:50 CET
Addressing urgent needs: Ukrainian war refugees in Poland
Magdalena Kuska, IOM Poland, ImmuHubs SF
13:50-14:10 CET
Leaving no one behind: Reaching all population groups in Europe
Anna Neves, AIDFM
14:10-14:40 CET Coffee Break
IMPACT SESSION II
14:40-15:00 CET
Making vaccine access and equity a priority – EAB Feedback
Mohamed Elhakim, WHO-EMRO, ImmuHubs EAB
15:00-15:20 CET
ImmuHubs Citizen Science – Impact on Health Literacy
Arja Krauchenberg, EPA
15:20-15:40 CET
Panel Discussion
- Arja Krauchenberg, EPA
- Michele Slafkosky, FFF
- Johanna Schima, MMM
- Mohamed Elhakim, WHO-EMRO
15:40-16:00 CET
What are the pitfalls of vaccination after the COVID pandemic?
Michele Slafkosky, FFF, ImmuHubs EAB (online)