IANPHI Annual Meeting 2026: Registration Now Open
Public health leaders from around the world will meet online from 17 to 20 November 2026 for the IANPHI Annual Meeting, hosted by the Dubai Health Authority.
Transforming public health systems for a changing world
This year's theme reflects the pressures NPHIs face today: shifts in the global health architecture, the growing health impact of climate change, the rising burden of noncommunicable diseases, and the need for systems that are better prepared for emergencies and ready for the digital age.
The meeting will take place on a dedicated online platform that holds all sessions, materials and recordings. To make participation possible across regions, live sessions run between 13:00 and 19:30 Gulf Standard Time (GST, UTC+4)-
Programme
Over four days, the programme combines an opening and closing ceremony with six thematic sessions. All sessions are open to everyone, except the General Assembly, which is reserved for IANPHI members.
Date | Time (GST, UTC+4) | Session |
Tue 17 Nov | 16:30–17:30 | Opening Ceremony |
Tue 17 Nov | 18:00–19:30 | The changing global health architecture |
Wed 18 Nov | 14:00–15:30 | Climate change and health: putting evidence into action |
Wed 18 Nov | 16:00–17:30 | Reducing the burden of noncommunicable diseases and promoting mental health |
Wed 18 Nov | 18:00–19:30 | IANPHI General Assembly (members only) |
Thu 19 Nov | 13:30–15:00 | Digital tools and AI in public health practice |
Thu 19 Nov | 15:30–17:00 | Delivering the Essential Public Health Functions and strengthening the workforce |
Thu 19 Nov | 17:30–19:00 | Transforming public health emergency planning and response |
Fri 20 Nov | 13:00–13:45 | Fireside chat with Prof. Duncan Selbie, IANPHI outgoing President |
Fri 20 Nov | 14:30–15:30 | Closing Ceremony and adoption of the Dubai Statement |
Sessions will draw on country experiences from the Eastern Mediterranean, Africa, Europe and beyond. Topics include the scientific independence of institutes, climate and health surveillance, the use of AI in detection and emergency response, and workforce development.
Registration
Attendance is free and open to everyone with an interest in public health. Register on the event platform to get access to all sessions, materials and recordings:
For questions about registration, please contact registration.ianphi2026@index.ae.
Hosts and partners
The 2026 Annual Meeting is hosted by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), in collaboration with the IANPHI Secretariat and with the support of Index Conferences & Exhibitions as local event partner. IANPHI thanks DHA for its commitment to bringing the global NPHI community together this year.
For any other questions about the meeting, please contact the IANPHI Secretariat at secretariat@ianphi.org.
We look forward to welcoming you online in November.