🩺🌍 From June 11–13, 2026, leading experts, researchers, and healthcare professionals will gather at the Charité Campus Virchow-Klinikum in Berlin for a joint congress on sexual health, infectious diseases, and tropical medicine in times of global change.

The event brings together the 68th Congress of the German STI Society (DSTIG), the 25th Annual Meeting of the Working Group for Dermatological Infectiology and Tropical Dermatology (ADI-TD), and the 13th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Dermatology in the Tropics (ISDT).

Participants can expect an interdisciplinary program featuring scientific lectures, interactive workshops, poster sessions, and discussions addressing current medical and public health challenges. 🧬🤝

Take part in the 3rd research symposium “Metaverse meets Health” on 29 September 2026 at the FernUniversität in Hagen, exploring the future of immersive technologies and AI in healthcare 🧠💻🏥.

This interdisciplinary event brings together researchers and practitioners to discuss the opportunities and challenges of Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Mixed Reality, and Artificial Intelligence across fields such as medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, and emergency care.

Participants are invited to submit contributions showcasing innovative research or pilot projects. Submissions can be presented either as part of an interactive exhibition or through a research talk 🎤🧪.

🗓 Event date: 29 September 2026
📍 Location: FernUniversität in Hagen
📩 Submission deadline: 15 June 2026

Join the conversation and help shape the future of digital health innovation 🚀✨

Join the KIS expert forum on 12 June 2026 in Berlin, focusing on international perspectives in healthcare responses to domestic and sexualized violence 🌍💬.

Under the theme “What’s happening next door?”, this event explores how different European countries support survivors within the health system. With one in three women in Europe affected by physical or sexualized violence, the discussion will highlight the gaps and varied implementation of the Istanbul Convention across countries.

Experts from France, Austria, and Switzerland will share promising practices and real-world approaches, followed by a joint discussion on what lessons can be applied to improve care in Germany 🇩🇪. The event will also feature valuable insights from the Berlin Survivors’ Council, bringing lived experience into the conversation.

🗓 Time: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM (doors open at 9:30 AM)
📍 Location: Refugio, Berlin

Participants are encouraged to register by 15 May 2026. Expect a day of meaningful exchange, practical insights, and collaborative learning 🤝✨

Join a global webinar on 13 May 2026 exploring the latest findings from the 2025 UN IGME Report on mortality across the life course (ages 0–24) 🌍👶📊. Hosted by the Child Health Task Force, this virtual session will unpack key trends in newborn, child, adolescent, and youth mortality, including causes of death and emerging inequalities across regions.

Participants will gain insights into where progress is accelerating—or stalling—and what’s new in this year’s estimates, including updated data, methodological improvements, and important limitations. 📈🔍

🗓 Time: 9:00–10:30 AM EDT | 3:00–4:30 PM CET
💻 Format: Online (Zoom)

This webinar marks the first in a three-part series aimed at strengthening understanding, advocacy, and action for young people’s health worldwide. 🌱✨

On September 10, 2026, a full-day congress on prevention and longevity will take place in Berlin. From 09:00 to 17:00, experts and participants will come together under the theme “Glory in Prevention: Shaping the Future of Health Together.”

The event will focus on key questions around the future of healthcare and research, with particular attention to prevention, early detection, and quality of life in aging populations. It aims to foster dialogue, share insights, and explore innovative approaches to building a healthier future 🌱🧠

Participants are warmly invited to register and indicate whether they will attend.

The online event “Hämorrhagisches Krim-Kongo-Fieber – in Europa?” 🦠 will take place on 20 May 2026, from 15:00 to 16:30 (Webex).

Organized by experts from the STAKOB network at the Robert Koch Institute, the session focuses on the clinical management of diseases caused by rare, emerging, or highly pathogenic agents. It highlights how globalization and climate change are contributing to the spread of disease vectors such as Hyalomma ticks, which can transmit the Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) virus to humans and animals.

The discussion will address the risks of CCHF, a severe zoonotic disease that can also be transmitted from person to person and is associated with a high fatality rate. Emphasis will be placed on early recognition, diagnosis, and appropriate clinical response in a European context 🌍.

The session is led by Dr. Agata Mikolajewska from the Robert Koch Institute. Participation is free of charge, held online via Webex, and continuing medical education credits can be applied for.

The 6th Neuro Intensive Care Medicine Day of Charité 🧠🏥 will take place on 9 May 2026 in Berlin.

This professional-only event brings together specialists in neuro-intensive care from all three Charité sites for a day of scientific exchange and clinical discussion. The program highlights the latest study results, updated clinical guidelines, and ongoing debates in the field of neurointensive medicine.

A special feature of this year’s edition is the presentation of instructive and engaging clinical case reports from patients treated at the Charité over the past year, offering real-world insights into complex neurological care cases.

The event is designed to foster interdisciplinary dialogue, share expertise, and discuss current challenges and innovations in neurocritical care 🧠💬.

📅 Date: 9 May 2026
📍 Location: Charité, Berlin
🎯 Audience: Medical professionals only
🔬 Focus: Neurointensive care, clinical research, case discussions

The American Academy in Berlin will host a public event on 28 April titled “Public Health and Immunization in America: A Story of Success and Misunderstanding” 🏛️💉.

The discussion explores how public health and immunization have significantly improved global health by eradicating diseases, extending life expectancy, and preventing both infectious diseases and certain cancers through vaccination. At the same time, it examines the growing tension between scientific progress and public trust, particularly the rise of anti-science sentiment in the United States during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

The event features Anne Schuchat, a former senior leader at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), who brings over 30 years of experience in public health. She will reflect on past achievements, current challenges, and possible ways forward in rebuilding trust in science and immunization 🧠📊.

📍 Language: English
💰 Cost: Free (registration required)
📅 Date: 28 April

The Joint ForTra–BIH Workshop on Gene and Cell Therapy (GCT): “Where do we stand and where do we want to go?” will take place on 18–19 May 2026 in Frankfurt am Main 🧬🏙️.

This two-day event brings together researchers working in the field of gene and cell therapy, with a special focus on translational scientists aiming to bring innovative research into clinical application. Organized by the ForTra gGmbH for Research Transfer of the Else Kröner-Fresenius-Stiftung and the SPARK-BIH team of the National Strategy for Gene and Cell Therapy, the workshop offers an inspiring and forward-looking platform for exchange and collaboration 🚀.

Participants will discuss current advances, challenges, and future directions in one of the most dynamic areas shaping the future of medicine. The event is free of charge, but prior registration is required as places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

📍 Location: Frankfurt am Main
📅 Date: 18–19 May 2026
🔬 Focus: Gene & Cell Therapy, translational research, clinical innovation

Join the two-part webinar “WHO Health Emergencies EPI-WIN: Operationalizing One Health – from IHR amendments to the Pandemic Agreement” taking place on 29–30 April 2026, 09:00–10:15 CEST (virtual) 💻🌍

Building on lessons from COVID-19, this session explores how health threats at the human–animal–environment interface require stronger, coordinated action across sectors. 🧬 The series will unpack how the International Health Regulations (IHR), their recent amendments, and the Pandemic Agreement reinforce global commitment to preparedness—through the practical application of the One Health approach.

Across two engaging sessions, participants will:

• Understand how One Health is embedded within the IHR and the Pandemic Agreement

• Explore why collaboration across human, animal, and environmental sectors is essential for preventing and managing health threats 🐾🌱

• Learn about operational tools to strengthen preparedness capacities and address zoonotic diseases

• Discover real-world country and regional experiences, along with key challenges and lessons learned 🤝

Day 1 focuses on frameworks, concepts, and tools, while Day 2 highlights practical implementation and experience sharing from the field.

Bringing together global experts and practitioners, this webinar offers valuable insights for anyone working on health security, policy, and multisectoral collaboration—bridging the gap from global commitments to on-the-ground action.

This session highlights how parents and caregivers are central to children’s health, development, and well-being—but also why they need strong, coordinated support from across society. 🌱 The webinar will explore how the health sector can play a more active role, from pregnancy through adolescence, by embedding practical, evidence-based parenting support into everyday health services.

Participants will gain a clearer understanding of:

• Why the health sector is essential in supporting families

• What kinds of support can be delivered through health systems (like guidance, caregiver support, and information sharing)

• How collaboration across sectors can strengthen care pathways and improve family well-being 🤝

Real-world examples from Jordan and Tanzania will be shared, along with practical tools to make parenting support a sustainable part of health services.

Organized by global partners, this session brings together experts and practitioners to share knowledge, experiences, and actionable ideas—making it a valuable opportunity for anyone interested in child and family health 🌍

“Rebooting health promotion – marking 40 years of the Ottawa Charter in the WHO European Region”

📅 29–30 April 2026
⏰ 10:00–12:30 CET
🔗 Register here: Meeting Registration - Zoom

This consultation will bring together policymakers, practitioners, researchers and partners from across the Region to explore how health promotion and prevention can respond to today’s complex challenges, including noncommunicable diseases, mental health burden, inequalities, and wider social, environmental and digital factors shaping health.

During the day, there will be opportunities to exchange experiences, contribute perspectives, and help shape future priorities for health promotion and well-being in the WHO European Region.

We would be delighted if you could join the event and discussion — and we would also encourage you to share this invitation with others in your network who may be interested. An informational flyer is attached to this email that you can share widely.

👉 For more information, please visit our website: Rebooting health promotion: marking 40 years of the Ottawa Charter in the WHO European Region

The Platform Charité Health Services Research invites researchers and professionals to its upcoming virtual forum on “Decentralised Trials in Health Care Research”—an engaging event designed to foster methodological expertise and scientific exchange 🌐📊.

Taking place on May 6, 2026 (12:30–14:00, Berlin time), the session will feature Assoc. Prof. Mira G.P. Zuidgeest(Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, UMC Utrecht), who will share insights into decentralized approaches in healthcare research and their growing relevance in modern study design 🏥✨.

The forum offers an interactive format, combining a focused lecture with ample time for discussion and informal exchange—either in plenary or small groups depending on participation 🤝. It provides a valuable opportunity for health services researchers to connect, share perspectives, and deepen their understanding of innovative research methods.

Registration is required by May 1, 2026 to receive access details.

Immunization Week 2026 – Breakfast Talks by CCGH 🩺🌍

During Immunization Week 2026, CCGH invites both experts and the wider public to a series of engaging virtual Breakfast Talks focused on one of global health’s most powerful tools: immunization 💉✨. Known for preventing and even eradicating infectious diseases, vaccination remains essential—and this event highlights why it still matters today.

Across five mornings (April 24–30, 2026, 9:00–9:45 AM Berlin time), participants—including students, researchers, doctors, and academics—can join a semi-casual, interactive format that encourages open discussion and knowledge exchange ☕💬. Each session combines a short presentation, group discussions, and a Q&A, offering a refreshing alternative to traditional lectures.

The program covers a wide range of topics—from vaccine access and equity to policy, research, and implementation in global health. Speakers will share insights on challenges such as improving access to pneumococcal vaccines, strengthening vaccination strategies in West Africa, and building sustainable vaccine R&D capacity in Ghana 🌱🌐.

By connecting medical and policy perspectives, the Breakfast Talks aim to deepen understanding, showcase current research, and advocate for stronger immunization systems worldwide.

A webinar hosted by Global Health Hub Germany (GHHG) and Global Action on Men's Health (GAMH). This meeting will explore opportunities in Germany, across Europe and globally to strengthen men’s health through research, practice, and policy—contributing to improved quality of life for all.

Practitioners, policymakers, and advocates will come together to:

• Discuss the importance of investing in men’s health

• Share current initiatives and examples from Germany and beyond • Identify key barriers, policy gaps, and the wider social and economic impacts related to men’s health

• Explore opportunities for national, European and global action, including the development of a men’s health strategy in Germany and other countries

The 25th German Congress for Health Services Research will take place from September 23–25, 2026, at Cologne University Hospital, celebrating “People. Relationships. Organisations. 25 Years of Collaborative Health Services Research.” 🎉🏥

Returning to the city where the first congress was held in 2002, this milestone event reflects on the past achievements of the field while looking forward to future challenges. The congress explores what defines healthcare—patients, professions, structures—and highlights the collaboration of a vibrant research community that has shaped health services research over the past 25 years. 💡🤝

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit abstracts (open until March 25, 2026) and participate in sessions emphasizing innovation, collaboration, and the human and organizational aspects of health services. The German Network for Health Literacy partners in this year’s event, enhancing the focus on improving healthcare through evidence-based research. 📊🌍

The congress promises inspiring contributions, fresh perspectives, and opportunities for professional exchange in the heart of Cologne.

The 21st Annual Meeting of the German Society for Epidemiology (DGEpi e. V.) will take place in Ulm in September 2026, under the motto “Epidemiology for the Challenges of Today and Tomorrow.” 🧬🌍

The conference addresses pressing issues such as climate change, digital information ecosystems, disinformation, new exposure patterns, and growing health inequalities—factors that are reshaping risk and disease profiles. Epidemiology’s role in identifying risks, generating reliable evidence, understanding causality, and guiding prevention strategies will be at the heart of the discussions. 💡📊

Participants can expect cutting-edge data presentations, innovative methodological workshops, critical debates, and interdisciplinary exchange, all aimed at strengthening independent research and professional networks. Beyond the scientific program, Ulm offers cultural highlights from the cathedral tower to the historic fishermen’s quarter and the famous Lion Man museum exhibit. 🏰🦁

This meeting provides a central platform for epidemiologists to tackle the evolving challenges of health in a rapidly changing world.

The DACH Network for Health Promotion will host its network meeting on September 11–12, 2026, in Winterthur, Switzerland, marking 40 years of the Ottawa Charter. 🎉🏥

The event reflects on four decades of health promotion: what has been achieved, which approaches have succeeded or failed, and where untapped potential remains. Experts will explore current societal challenges, setting-based interventions, and the integration of health into all policies. Keynote speakers include Prof. Dr. Ilona Kickbusch (Geneva Graduate Institute), Prof. Dr. Kevin Dadaczynski (University of Potsdam), and Dr. Katharina Böhm (HAGE e.V., Frankfurt). 💡🌍

Over two days, participants will engage in plenaries, subgroup discussions, and workshops focused on translating insights into practice, professional development, evaluation, and quality improvement. The meeting also features the “Healthy City 2040” student competition, inviting creative visions of future health-promoting cities. 🏙️✨

The DACH Network brings together health promotion professionals from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and South Tyrol for cross-border exchange and collaboration, strengthening the visibility and impact of the field in the region. 🤝

Registration Deadline: 30.06.2026

The International NAKO Conference 2026, titled Health Trajectories in a Rapidly Changing World, will take place on September 3–4, 2026, at Helmholtz Munich in Neuherberg, Germany. 🌍🧬

In a time of rapid societal, ecological, and technological change, public health faces unprecedented challenges—from chronic diseases and mental health to climate impacts and pandemics. The conference highlights insights from the large-scale, population-based NAKO Health Study, which tracks around 200,000 participants every five years to inform prevention strategies and evidence-based health policy. 📊💡

The event invites international researchers to share findings, strengthen collaborations, and shape the future of health research through open exchange and cross-border cooperation. Participants can submit abstracts for presentations and register for free to join this global scientific dialogue. 🤝🩺

Dates & Venue: September 3, 11:30 AM – September 4, 1:15 PM at Helmholtz Munich, Congress Centre, Ingolstädter Landstr. 1, 85764 Neuherberg.