Innovating for health security

The global health landscape is facing converging pressures: resurgent infectious diseases, climate-driven outbreaks, rising AMR, zoonotic spillover, and increasingly interconnected populations.  

As highlighted in the recent IFPMA supported health security analysis, protecting societies from these threats requires sustained investment in systems that prevent, detect, and respond to health challenges—not only during crises but continuously.

Innovation plays a central role across this continuum. From cutting-edge epidemiological tools and genomic surveillance to next generation vaccines, therapeutics, diagnostics, and delivery systems, new advances are redefining what is possible for preparedness and response. Yet innovation only delivers impact when systems, regulatory pathways, and collaboration mechanisms and trust allow new solutions to reach people quickly and equitably. This event brings together thought leaders to explore how health innovation can strengthen global resilience, drawing on real-world lessons and forward-looking opportunities.

Speakers include:

• • Katharina Lauer – Vice President of Data and Partnerships, @Airfinity
• • Tomáš Cihlář – Senior Vice President of Virology, Gilead Sciences, @INTREPID Alliance
• • Regis Gervier – Global Head, mRNA Center of Excellence, @Sanofi
• • Vanina Laurent-Ledru – Chief Public Health and Government Affairs Officer, @Institut Mérieux and @bioMérieux
• • David Reddy – Director General, IFPMA

and more.

The discussion will be moderated by @Shiulie Ghosh.

The event is open for both in-person and online attendance.