Dates: 29-30 Oct 2019
Location: Berlin, Germany
DNDi is celebrating 15 years of delivering the best science for the most neglected by hosting an event in Berlin following the World Health Summit.
The DNDi & Founders’ Symposium aims to discuss the role of public interest R&D in delivering the medical innovations urgently needed to achieve Universal Health Coverage and the Sustainable Development Goals.
The event is free of charge but registration is required and on a first come, first served basis
29 October: DISCUSSION & ANNIVERSARY RECEPTION
Best science for the most neglected: How can needs-driven R&D advance Universal Health Coverage?
Taking place at Kino International from 17:45 – 22:00 with approximately ~300 attendees
| Celebrate 15 years of DNDi and 20 years since Médecins Sans Frontières won the Nobel Peace Prize, allocating the prize money to our inception
| Connect with our founding partners
| Exchange ideas, share insights, and network with international participants from science, academia, politics, industry, and civil society
30 October: CONFERENCE
Best science for the most neglected: How can needs-driven R&D advance Universal Health Coverage?
Taking place at Harnack House from 09:00 – 17:30 with approximately ~150 attendees (invite only)
| 6 sessions including leading voices from civil society, academia, government, and industry
| Discussion topics include:
· What are the possibilities and opportunities created by innovative approaches to R&D?
· Where can public interest R&D principles be applied?
· What the prospects are there for sustaining alternative R&D approaches and models?
· What more needs to be done to meet major global public health innovation and access needs?
To find out more information, or apply, visit the event webpage.
