Connecting for innovation and equity in global health
Join the Stanford Center for Innovation in Global Health for the 11th Annual Stanford Global Health Research Convening, which takes place Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at the Arrillaga Alumni Center on Stanford University campus. The theme is One Health: Highlighting interdisciplinary research that recognizes and promotes the interconnected health of humans, animals, and the environment.
Recent U.S. policy changes—including the stop work order, the 90-day pause, and withdrawals from major global initiatives—are disrupting the international funding landscape. Join Alliance member Connective Impact, Thursday, February 6 at 8 AM PT/11 AM ET for a critical conversation featuring a panel of funders and implementers, including some who have been directly affected by these policy shifts. Led by Connective Impact's Chief Strategy Officer, Shelly Helgeson, this discussion will explore the challenges, opportunities, and pathways forward for those working in global development.
The 2025 Africa Health Conference held from February 7-8, 2025 is a dynamic platform that brings together experts, researchers, practitioners, students, and community stakeholders dedicated to advancing forward-thinking solutions for Africa’s evolving health challenges. Under the theme “Building Sustainable Systems: Health Financing and Innovation for Africa,“ this 3rd annual conference will explore innovative and adaptive strategies in health financing, healthcare technology, climate resilience, and emergency preparedness to support equitable health outcomes.
Join San Francisco AIDS Foundation for San Francisco National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2025, a powerful gathering dedicated to uplifting and empowering our communities. This event focuses on our priority communities Black gay/bi/sgl men, Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC) folks, and those impacted by substance use. Together, we’ll celebrate resilience, foster connections, and advocate for a healthier future.
Join the Africa AI Village during the Paris AI Action Summit for a chance to shape the narrative of the evolution of AI in Africa - on the global stage. During this session, they will spotlight Africa’s growing influence in the global AI landscape. This is an opportunity to meet and engage with other thought leaders, innovators, and policymakers shaping the future of AI for Africa and the world.
On February 10-11, 2025, France will host the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit, gathering at the Grand Palais, Heads of State and Government, leaders of international organizations, CEOs of small and large companies, representatives of academia, non-governmental organizations, artists and members of civil society. This international Summit will bring together almost 100 countries and over a thousand private sector and civil society representatives from across the world, invited on an inclusive basis in recognition of their commitment to the action promoted by the Summit.
Join the UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences for the Memory and Aging Center Lecture Series Grand Rounds presentation on February 10 featuring Jules Lobel, JD, Bessie McKee Walthour Chaired Professor, University of Pittsburgh Law School.
The Harvard Global Health Institute is thrilled to invite you to an upcoming online event, "The History and Challenges of Immigrant Physicians in the US Healthcare System" on Tuesday, February 11. Since the 1960s, the United States has relied on soliciting immigrant physicians to fill vacancies due to the shortage of U.S.-trained doctors. In this talk, Professor Eram Alam will examine the reasons behind this physician migration and how this migratory flow continues to influence US healthcare dynamics. The widespread and essential presence of foreign physicians in the U.S. highlights not only the racial dynamics within the US healthcare system but also illustrates the broader workings of the political economy of healthcare in our globalized era.
The ID Alliance's Virtual Forum: Global Infectious Disease Policy Priorities held on February 12, 2025 brings together leaders from civil society, policymakers, and key stakeholders in global health to discuss pressing infectious disease challenges and set strategic policy priorities the global infectious disease community should strive towards for the future. The outcome of the discussions will contribute in shaping IDA’s Policy Strategy for 2025-2030.
The Stanford Center for Innovation in Global Health is hosting a timely talk on the health impacts of climate change in Africa. This event will be held on February 18 from 4-6 PM PT.
Join Alliance member Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) for their annual conference CUGH 2025. With the theme of 'Innovating and Implementing in Global Health for a Sustainable Future', this conference will provide an excellent venue to learn, share research, collaborate, and develop partnerships to address the global health challenges we are facing.
Join Kaiser Permanente on Saturday, February 22nd from 8:30AM to 1:00PM for Kaiser Oakland's Global Health Symposium. The symposium is a half-day, morning program meant to share global health best practices and to highlight the remarkable work their colleagues are doing to support international communities both locally and internationally. The event will feature the important topics of global health ethics, best practices for international work, and the impact of local work.
