Ecraid Foundation Science Meeting 2027
About this Event
Connecting academia, healthcare, industry, public health and clinical research networks to advance infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) research.
Join Europe’s leading infectious diseases and AMR research community at the next Ecraid Foundation Science Meeting.
More than a traditional scientific conference, this meeting is a unique platform bringing together stakeholders from across the entire infectious diseases ecosystem to exchange perspectives, explore collaborations, and help shape future research and preparedness.
Following a successful 2026 edition marked by rich exchange, meaningful connections, and new collaborations, the 2027 meeting in Verona will once again convene experts from across sectors in a collaborative and interactive setting.
What to expect:
- Inspiring keynote lectures from leading infectious diseases experts
- Interactive discussions designed to foster engagement and knowledge exchange
- Scientific sessions addressing key challenges in ID and AMR with Ecraid partners sharing insights on the impact of collaboration
- Unique opportunities to connect directly with the experts across the Ecraid network
Ecraid is powered by its network of researchers, clinicians, investigators, and partners across Europe.
This meeting offers a unique opportunity to engage with those driving impactful clinical research and preparedness efforts.
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Ecraid is a not-for-profit foundation, ticket sales cover the administrative costs of this academic event.
The high-level agenda and key topics are outlined below. Exact times and confirmed speakers will be provided on this page as they become availabile.
Day 1 Agenda - Tue 2 Feb
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:15 AM
Opening of the Ecraid Foundation Science Meeting
Host: Moderator: Evelina Tacconelli – Ecraid, IT -
Info: Detailed Programme: 08:30 - 08:45 Welcome to Verona - Speaker : TBC | 08:45 - 09:00 Science in Verona - Speaker: TBC | 09:00 - 09:15 Ecraid's 5-Year Strategy - Speaker: Lennie Derde
🕑: 09:15 AM - 12:00 PM
How Collaboration Advances Pandemic Preparedness
Host: Moderator: Karine Lacombe – PROACT EU-Response, FR -
Info: Detailed Programme: 09:15 - 09:45 Keynote Lecture: BE READY as the European Answer to Pandemic Preparedness - Speaker: Yazdan Yazdanpanah | 09:45 - 10:05 The Role of WHO in Outbreaks and Pandemics - Speaker: TBC | 10:05 - 10:25 Talk TBC | 10:25 - 11:00 Coffee Break | 11:00 - 11:20 Lessons Learnt from Recent Outbreaks - Speaker: Evelina Tacconelli | 11:20 - 11:40 EC Perspective on Pandemic Preparedness - Speaker: TBC | 11:40 - 12:00 The ISARIC Approach to Outbreaks: Collaboration is Key - Speaker: TBC
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Networking Lunch
Info: Meet and connect with attendees and speakers.
🕑: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Beyond Borders: Inclusive Approaches to Tackling AMR
Host: Moderator: Jesús Rodríguez-Baño - University Sevilla, ES
Info: Detailed Programme: 13:00 - 13:30 Keynote Lecture: ESCMID AMR Action - Speaker: Jan Kluytmans | 13:30 - 13:50 The Role of Ecraid in Addressing AMR - Speaker: Elske Sieswerda | 13:50 - 14:10 Talk TBC | 14:10 - 15:00 Panel Discussion: Roadmap on AMR for the WHO European Region - Moderator: TBC | 15:00 - 15:30 Coffee Break | 15:30 - 16:00 Keynote Lecture: SSC Guidelines – Opportunities for Research in AMR and Beyond - Speaker: TBC
🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Industry Symposium
Host: Moderator: Pontus Naucler - Karolinska Institutet, SE -
Info: Separate from the core scientific programme, we are pleased to offer an industry-led afternoon session. Detailed Programme: 16:00 - 16:30 Innovative Interventions in Primary Care - Speaker: Oliver Martyn | 16:30 - 17:00 The European Consortium NOFLU: Advancing Infectious Disease Research Through Strategic Collaboration - Speakers: Mike Whelan and Carsten Rudolph
🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Closing and Networking Drinks
Info: Meet and connect with attendees and speakers.
Day 2 Agenda - Wed 3 Feb
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
R&D for Diagnostics, IPC and Antimicrobials
Host: Moderator: Surbhi Malhotra – University of Antwerp, BE -
Info: Detailed Programme: 10:00 - 10:20 Evidence and Clinical Development of Diagnostics in Europe - Speaker: Valentijn Schweizer | 10:20 - 10:40 Talk TBC | 10:40 - 11:00 Talk TBC
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
New Frontiers in Vaccination Research
Host: Moderator: Jacques Demotes-Mainard – ECRIN, FR -
Info: Detailed Programme: 11:00 - 11:20 Pragmatic Vaccination Trials - Speaker: TBC | 11:20 - 11:40 Human Challenge Studies: the Story of Vaccinopolis - Speaker: Joren Raymenants | 11:40 - 12:00 Vaccine Development for Pandemics - Speaker: TBC | 12:00 - 12:30 Keynote Lecture: State of the Art in Vaccine Research - Speaker: Patricia Bruijning-Verhagen
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Networking Lunch
Info: Meet and connect with attendees and speakers.
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:20 PM
ID Research in Primary Care
Host: Moderator: Chris Butler – University of Oxford, UK -
Info: Detailed Programme: 13:30 - 14:00 Keynote Lecture: Innovative Trials in Primary Care – Changes in the Last Decade - Speaker: Chris Butler | 14:00 - 14:20 How to Build a Sustainable GP Research Network - Speaker: Alike van der Velde
🕑: 02:20 PM - 03:30 PM
Underserved Populations and Communities
Host: Moderator: Lennie Derde – Ecraid, NL -
Info: Detailed Programme: 14:20 - 14:40 ID Research in Pregnant People and Children - Speaker: Carlo Giaquinto | 14:40 - 15:00 Infections in Immunocompromised Hosts - Speaker: Manuel Oriol | 15:00 - 15:30 Keynote Lecture: TBC
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Closing – Networking Drinks
Info: Meet and connect with attendees and speakers.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
EUR 0.00 to EUR 104.99
