Under the theme ‘From Response to Resilience,’ the International Pandemic Sciences Conference 2026 will convene a diverse global community to share cutting-edge research, practical insights and forward-looking strategies to strengthen pandemic preparedness systems worldwide.
Jointly convened by the Pandemic Sciences Institute and Singapore’s Programme for Research in Epidemic Preparedness and REsponse (PREPARE), the conference underscores the power of international collaboration in addressing shared global health challenges and building more resilient systems for the future.
Professor Sir Peter Horby, PSI Director, commented:
“To strengthen global resilience, we need people to come together. At this conference, multidisciplinary science meets real-world practitioners. Join us in Singapore or online and be part of shaping the solutions to future pandemic threats.”
Professor Linfa Wang, PREPARE Executive Director, said:
“Science, policy, and communities must work hand in hand to truly improve preparedness. By attending this conference, you will be part of that collaboration, helping to turn knowledge into meaningful action.”
Programme highlights
The conference will feature a dynamic and interdisciplinary programme, bringing together world-leading experts across three days:
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Day 1: Medical countermeasures for preparedness
Chaired by Professor Dame Sarah Gilbert and Professor Jasper Fuk-Woo Chan. This plenary will focus on accelerating the development and equitable distribution of vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics during outbreaks. Speakers include Professor Christophe Fraser, Dr Youngmee Jee, Professor Nicaise Ndembi, Professor Johan Netys, and Professor Cheikh T’diagne.
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Day 2: Systems for resilience
Chaired by Professor Sassy Molyneux and Sir Peter Piot, this session will explore the systems, partnerships, and governance structures needed to sustain long-term global resilience. Speakers include Professor Edwine Barasa, Dr Ines Hassan, Professor Sharon Lewin, Professor Rino Rappuoli, and Professor Amadou Sall.
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Final plenary: Future challenges and opportunities
Chaired by Professor David Lye and Professor Alice Norton, this session will bring together leading voices including Professor Heidi Larson, Professor Vernon Lee, Dr Shingai Machingaidze, Dr Anja Schreijer, and Dr In-Kyu Yoon to reflect on emerging risks and opportunities in global pandemic preparedness.
Conference programme
Across three days, the programme will include plenary sessions, parallel sessions and networking opportunities designed to foster cross-disciplinary dialogue. Topics will span ethics, data science and AI, vaccines and immunology, diagnostics and therapeutics, pathogen biology, and policy and governance.
The inclusion of oral presentations, invited talks, poster sessions and flash talks presentations will provide a platform for dynamic exchange, encouraging collaboration and the sharing of new ideas.
Early Career Delegates opportunities
A strong focus on early-career engagement includes a pre-conference workshop, networking lunch sessions, and opportunities to connect with peers and senior experts throughout the event.
Conference networking reception
We are delighted to confirm that the Asian Civilisations Museum will be the stunning venue for the conference networking reception on the evening of Wednesday 1 July. In-person delegates are invited to join us for a buffet dinner, drinks and networking in the historic Empress Place Building overlooking the Singapore River. Attendance is included with your conference ticket.
Registration is now open for this three-day event. Delegates will benefit from opportunities to engage with global experts, exchange ideas and contribute to shaping the future of pandemic preparedness and response. The scientific programme is provisional and subject to change, with further details to be released closer to the event.