2 October 2025 – 14:30–18:45
Thon Hotel City Centre, Brussels
Av. du Boulevard 17
Target audience: Leaders of patient and civic organizations
About the Event
As part of the EU project VaccinAction2025, the workshop planned on 2 October will explore the link between vaccination and the management of chronic conditions, with a special focus on cardiovascular diseases.
Together with external experts, we will discuss how immunization strategies can help reduce the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and promote healthier communities, while also sharing national experiences and best practices.
The event will bring together citizens’ organizations, healthcare professionals, academics, and policymakers to strengthen advocacy efforts and promote the recognition of vaccination as a key pillar of preventive healthcare, with particular attention to adults and people living with NCDs.
Agenda Highlights
Moderator: Daniela Quaggia, Senior Project Manager, ACN
-
14:30 – Welcome and Introduction
- Daniela Quaggia, Senior Project Manager, ACN
- Mariano Votta, Director, ACN
-
Session A (14:45 – 15:30) – Science & health
- Prof. Dr. Thomas Weinke (Germany): Linking Adult Immunization and Non-Communicable Diseases
- Dr. Marco Del Riccio (Italy): The Role of Vaccination in the Fight Against Cardiovascular Diseases
-
15:30 – 16:00 Coffee Break
-
Session B (16:00 – 16:45) – Policy & Advocacy from local to global
- Patrycja Rzucidło (Poland): Alliance “Poland Breathes Healthily”
- Elena Chiorean (Romania): Bridging the Confidence Gap: Empowering CEE Communities for Vaccination
- Michiel Peters (USA): The Healthy Aging Difference: A Call to Action
-
16:45 – 17:45 – #VaccinAction2025 Social Media EU Campaign
Mita Dhullipala, MD Health team -
17:45 – 18:05 – Next Steps
- Daniela Quaggia, Senior Project Manager, ACN: Follow-up events, handbook, and campaign updates
-
19:30 – Social Dinner
Practical Information
-
12:30: Light lunch before the event
-
Working language: English
Media Partner
With the Unconditional Support of
