Connecting for innovation and equity in global health
Join UCSF Institute for Global Health Sciences for a virtual information session on January 16, 2025. Program Director Chris Carpenter, MD, MPH and Associate Director Ingrid Chen, PhD, MS '13 will present an overview of the program and admissions process and have time for Q+A.
Join JSI on January 21 for a one-hour event where they'll speak with experts from USAID, ministries of health, JSI, and local partner organizations about the intersection of digital health and social and behavioral sciences.
On January 22, UCSF, UC Berkeley, Stanford, and the Alliance are co-hosting the Bay Area launch of the Lancet Commission on Investing in Health report, "Global Health 2050: The Path to Halving Premature Death by Mid-Century." This event will bring together Bay Area students, researchers, and other key stakeholders to explore the significant findings of the Lancet report, discuss next steps, and outline the priorities for follow-up studies.
The recent lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic set the stage for a regional conversation on global health security. Convened by the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Jumuiya Ya Kaunti Za Pwani and planned for 28th to 30th January 2025 at the Prideinn Paradise Beach Resort & Convention Center, Mombasa Kenya, the EARGHSS 2025 will convene a diverse group of stakeholders and serve as a road map for countries across East Africa to work together to facilitate preparedness and response for pandemics and bioterrorism, bolster biosecurity, strengthen health systems, advance health equity, and accelerate innovative health technologies.
Join YLabs on January 28 at 9:30 AM ET/6:30 AM PT for an exclusive look at the Climate Change x SRHR resource hub. They're bringing together climate experts, gender specialists, and health innovators to show you how to maximize the Hub's tools and evidence for immediate application.
Join the Stanford Mussallem Center for Biodesign, Stanford Center for Innovation in Global Health, the Bay Area Global Health Alliance, and the Stanford Global Health Club for the January 28 session of the 2025 Innovation & Health Equity Discussion Series, "Innovation and Allyship: Case studies from India and the United States," featuring Stanford Biodesign Fellows, Charlene Kuo and Ivana Llobet.
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.
