International Conference
Preparing for health crises in a changing world: The need for new evidence-informed narratives
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We are excited to disclose the theme and date for our international conference in October.
The conference will be held on October 27, 2025 in Terminus Hall, Bergen.
In the current geopolitical situation, narratives of war, conflict and climate disasters lead individuals and nations to mistrust and quickly changing priorities according to the latest events as presented by the media. This conference will give participants a opportunity for reflection about the possibilities of creating alternative narratives that can inform research and action for preparedness for future health crises in a collaborative, learning and sustainable fashion.
Target group: Researchers, policy makers, civil society, students interested in fair and sustainable preparedness for future health crises
Key note speakers:
- Professor Ole Frithjof Norheim - Mary B. Saltonstall Professor of Ethics and Population Health at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health / Adjunct Researcher, Bergen Centre for Ethics and Priority Setting in Health (BCEPS), UiB
- Dr. John Launer - doctor, educator and award-winning writer. Focus on meeting misinformation and conspiratory theories with new research narratives
Panel debate: Alternative evidence-informed narratives for health preparedness
Abstracts to be submitted within August 10.
Stayed tuned for more information!
Organised by: Pandemic Centre with advise from strategic working group
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
We invite researchers, academics, PhD students and professionals to submit abstracts for the International Conference
Preparing for health crises in a changing world.
This conference will give participants a opportunity for reflection about the possibilities of creating alternative narratives that can inform research and action for preparedness for future health crises in a collaborative, learning and sustainable fashion.
Submission Requirements:
- Abstracts must be in English and not exceed 300 words.
- Include title, author(s), affiliation, and contact information.
- Submit abstracts via our online submission system
Important Dates:
- Submission Deadline: August 10, 2025
- Notification of Acceptance: September 10, 2025
- Registration Deadline: October 15, 2025
