Taking place from 17–19 June 2026 in Cartagena, Colombia (ahead of the main VALIDATE Annual Meeting), this three-day, in-person workshop brought together ~30 researchers from across the world for a practical, interactive programme that helped delegates become effective drivers of change for vaccines in One Health and develop skills to benefit both their research and career development.
The workshop:
- explored how researchers can engage more effectively with communities, the general public, governments, funders and other stakeholders
- considered how environmental perspectives can be better integrated into One Health research
- shared knowledge and best practice from across disciplines and settings
- showcased inspiring case studies of innovative engagement projects and interdisciplinary collaboration
- created space for networking, discussion, and the development of new connections and partnerships
- supported delegates to identify practical next steps for building change-focused activities into their own research
The workshop provided both training and inspiring case studies to stimulate ideas and discussions. By the end of the workshop, delegates were equipped with clearer ideas, practical tools, and had concrete next steps to strengthen the wider impact of their research and each become a driver for change for vaccines in One Health.
VALIDATE covered all travel/subsistence costs for delegates to be able to attend the workshop.
