Recent Updates

Dear Global Health Hub Member,  

we are pleased to invite you to the virtual Global Health Hub Germany Matchmaking Event from 10 February to 12 February 2026 — our new online gathering for all Hub members to connect, collaborate, and build impactful partnerships across the network. 

Building on the successful post-conference Matchmaking Event after the Global Health Talk in June 2025, we are excited to establish the online Matchmaking as an annual event, offering you the opportunity to connect and network with fellow members of the Global Health Hub community. 

On the official matchmaking platform, you can network and exchange knowledge across sectors: meet managers and members from different communities of practice, steering committee representatives and connect directly other experts. Register now to schedule one-on-one conversations to explore new collaborations and exchange expertise. 

This year, the event will also feature expert keynotes, and our hub communities will present their work and projects to invite for active participation. 

Expert Keynote:  

• GAVI - Markus Beck  

• WHO – Dr. Julia Fitzner   

• Bündnis90/die Grünen - Dr. Kirsten Kappert-Gonther 

Communities presenting their work:

• Climate Change and Health Community 

• Global Mental Health Community 

• Global Urban Health Community  

Registration & timeline 

Registration is now open to all members of the Global Health Hub Germany via the Event Platform.  

Register now and save the dates in your calendar. 

Please note: The matchmaking function (searching and confirming meetings) will be activated on 02 February 2026. Before sending meeting requests, please make sure your profile is fully completed. Please save the attached timeslots in your calendar. 

Virtual matchmaking sessions (CET) 

• 10 February 2026 | 13:00–15:00 (4 slots of 25 minutes) 

• 11 February 2026 | 10:00–12:00 (4 slots of 25 minutes) 
                                | 13:00–15:00 (4 slots of 25 minutes) 

• 12 February 2026 | 10:00–12:00 (4 slots of 25 minutes) 

We look forward to welcoming you on the platform and to shaping the future of global health — together. 

Please find attached a PDF Guideline that will help you navigate through the registration and matchmaking platform. 

If you have any questions please feel free to contact  

Valerie Siedler 
Global Health Hub Germany 
valerie.siedler@globalhealthhub.de 

The German Federal Ministry of Health (Department Z 23) and the Global Health Hub Germany (GHHG) are delighted to share with you the invitation for our interactive Side Event “Navigating the Heatwave Era: A City Simulation Exercise” at the World Health Summit 2025.

📅 Monday, 13 October 2025, 16:00–17:30 CEST
📍 InterContinental Hotel Berlin

Keynote by Parliamentary State Secretary Dr. Georg Kippels, a city simulation exercise, and a panel discussion with distinguished speakers await you.

👉 Please register here to secure your spot: https://live.invitario.com/en/navigating-the-heatwave-era/registration

Please note: Participation requires a valid World Health Summit ticket.

Best regards,
Global Health Hub Germany

We are excited to invite you to the kick-off workshop for our new cross-community annual theme on:

“AI in Global Health – A Double-Edged Sword”,

the thematic focus of the Global Health Hub Germany Communities for 2025/2026.

Together, we aim to explore the promises and pitfalls of artificial intelligence in global health:
Where is AI already making a difference in global health today,
what risks need to be addressed to ensure ethical and equitable use, and what interdisciplinary perspectives must be included?

Date: Tuesday, 2 September 2025
Time: 08:30–09:30 CEST
Format: Online

Workshop Agenda:
1. Welcome and overview of the basic conditions of an annual theme
2. Keynote by Dr. Felix Holl
3. Q&A and discussion
4. Brainstorming: What perspectives should be included? Which topics are most urgent?
5. Expression of interest in joining the new working group

We are glad to welcome Dr Felix Holl, Deputy Director of the DigiHealth Institute at Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences, as our keynote speaker.
His work focuses on the evaluation and application of digital health technologies in global and crisis settings – with a particular emphasis on public health informatics and health systems strengthening through innovation

Register here: Registration | Kick-Off Webinar of the Global Health Hub Germany's Annual Theme 2025/26 "AI in Global Health"

The Global Health Talk is the Hub’s annual flagship event. As Germany’s central network for global health, the Hub brings together more than 2,000 members from civil society, academia, the private sector, youth, and politics – with the aim of fostering cross-sectoral and multi-stakeholder dialogue and action on pressing global health challenges. 

This year’s key topics include: 

• A New Era in Global Health: Shifting Powers, Shared Futures
• Global Health in Conflict Settings: Translating Crisis Experiences into Actions 
• Shaping the Future of NCDs: Integrating Mental Health into Global Strategies for 2025 and Beyond 
• Multiple Perspectives on One Health Engagements: Pre-Launch of the Lancet One Health Commission  

📍The event will be held at the Conference Centre, Mauerstraße 27, Berlin. 
(Please note: unfortunately, virtual participation will not be possible this year.) 

Only Registered Participants would be allowed entry!

📅 Detailed Agenda now available

 Stay informed with regular updates on the event by visiting our website.

ℹ️ Important Information for the Global Health Talk

Please take note of the following important details: 

If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out. 
 
We cannot wait to see you at the Global Health Talk!