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The Director of Active Citizenship Network has been invited to speak at the Global Conference on Public Health & Epidemiology (PHE 2026), hybrid event scheduled to take place in USA in October. The title of his presentation is “Grassroots Mobilisation across Europe: Leveraging Civil Society and Community Leadership to Bridge Gaps in Vaccine Coverage”. With the occasion, it will be presented the new ACN handbook on the topic, and the “Vaccines and Vaccinations for Adults: A European Textbook”, that provides a comprehensive reference on adult vaccines and immunization practices tailored to the European context.
The Director of Active Citizenship Network has been invited to speak at the Global Public Health and Epidemiology Congress (G-PHEC 2026) scheduled to take place in London in September. The title of his presentation is “Grassroots Mobilisation across Europe: Leveraging Civil Society and Community Leadership to Bridge Gaps in Vaccine Coverage”. With the occasion, it will be presented the new ACN handbook on the topic.
Active Citizenship Network is pleased to announce its participation in the Vaccines Conference (VVIC-2026) in Berlin. The Director of ACN has been invited by the organizing committee to contribute to the theme "Advancing Vaccine Research, Development, and Global Immunization". With a presentation titled "A broader narrative on respiratory diseases. A citizens' and patients’ perspective towards the development of an EU Respiratory Health Plan", ACN will bring its expertise in civic engagement and public health advocacy to this scientific forum, highlighting the importance of citizen participation in the global immunization agenda. Read more.
The Director of ACN has been invited to speak at this congress focusing on precision oncology and cancer research. His presentation, "Refaming Access to Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs) in Europe: A Patient-Centered Call to Action for Policy and Systemic Reform", will highlight recent Italian updates. Cittadinanzattiva-ACN will emphasize its strong commitment to the matter of ATMPs at national and European levels. Read more
The Director of ACN has been officially confirmed as a Keynote Speaker for the prestigious scientific program in Orlando, delivering a presentation titled: “Grassroots Mobilisation across Europe: Leveraging Civil Society and Community Leadership to Bridge Gaps in Vaccine Coverage”. This contribution aims to share the European experience of civic engagement and community leadership as essential tools to overcome immunization barriers on a global stage. Read more
Active Citizenship Network is pleased to announce its participation in the upcoming 6th Global Summit on Public Health, which will take place virtually on July 15–16, 2026. This international conference brings together researchers, clinicians, educators, and public health professionals to discuss the latest advances in public health, share knowledge, foster collaborations, and promote innovative solutions for healthier communities worldwide.
The Director of Active Citizenship Network has been invited to speak at the “International Conference on Advanced Pulmonology, Respiratory Medicine & Lung Health” (ICPRL 2026), a hybrid event taking place both in Barcelona, Spain and virtually from June 25-27, 2026. The title of his presentation is “Incorporating COVID-19 into the broader narrative on respiratory diseases. A citizens' and patients’ perspective towards the development of an EU Respiratory Health Plan”. With the occasion, it will be presented the new ACN handbook “Leveraging Civil Society and Community Leadership to Support Public Vaccination Policies” as well as “Vaccines and Vaccinations for Adults: A European Textbook”.
As member of the Mission Board on Vaccination in Europe, the Director of Active Citizenship Network will participate to the MBVE event. This European Parliament event – planned from 9.30 to 11.30 on 25 June- will bring together Members of the European Parliament, EU stakeholders and members of the Mission Board on Vaccination in Europe to discuss how vaccination can be better recognised and supported as a strategic investment in prevention, health security and system resilience. The discussion will look at vaccination across Europe’s policy agenda, including vaccine confidence and misinformation, EU competitiveness and innovation, investment frameworks, and the role of Member States in turning EU-level commitments into national action. Read more about MBVE.
The final conference of the RESILIAGE project will be held at BOZAR in Brussels to discuss how cultural and natural heritage can strengthen community resilience against disasters. Attendees will explore the project's tools and main outcomes. As a project partner, Cittadinanzattiva/ACN invites you to join the event. The full agenda and registration details will be announced soon.
Invited by its long-standing partner International Federation on Ageing, Active Citizenship Network will participate in the IFA virtual roundtable titled, “NCDs and Immunisation – Advancing Coordinated Advocacy and Action”. The event will bring together cross-sector stakeholders to align messaging, exchange insights, and identify opportunities for coordinated advocacy to better integrate adult respiratory immunisation within NCD prevention, care, and management. Read more about IFA.
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