Representatives from academia, industry, government and civil society are invited to register for the International Pandemic Sciences Conference 2026 taking place in Singapore and online from 1 to 3 July 2026.
Hosted by the Pandemic Sciences Institute and Singapore’s Programme for Research in Epidemic Preparedness and REsponse (PREPARE), this year’s conference theme ‘From Response to Resilience’ will showcase how science and policy can converge and coordinate during peacetime to prepare for future pandemic threats.
Following three successful events held in Oxford, 2026 sees the International Pandemic Sciences Conference travel to Singapore, continuing to provide a global platform for pandemic sciences research.
With renowned speakers and representatives from the global science and policy community, delegates will share the latest research and innovations, and make new connections with colleagues across sectors, disciplines and geographies.
PSI Director Professor Sir Peter Horby looks ahead to the 2026 conference:
“We are thrilled to be co-hosting this year’s International Pandemic Sciences Conference with PREPARE and bringing the fourth annual event to the iconic city of Singapore. The ambition of the conference from its inception has been to convene the global pandemic research community and we hope that this year’s location will help solidify its international focus and broaden the demographic of delegates who are able to engage with it.
“Six years on from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s conference advocates for a global shift in mindset, ‘From Response to Resilience’. To successfully confront infectious disease threats, the world must transition from reactive crisis management to a proactive preparedness which anticipates, resists and recovers from future pandemic threats. I look forward to joining delegates for stimulating presentations and discussions.”
PREPARE Executive Director Professor Wang Linfa said:
“Moving from crisis response to lasting resilience requires research partnerships that unite diverse perspectives across disciplines and borders. As the Pandemic Sciences Institute and PREPARE co-host the International Pandemic Sciences Conference 2026, we invite global researchers and partners to Singapore to translate hard‑won lessons into collaborative, inclusive, and sustainable research directions and frameworks that will strengthen pandemic preparedness and response efforts worldwide.”
Conference programme
Over three days of plenary, parallel and networking sessions, delegates will exchange ideas, share research and consider multidisciplinary approaches to pandemic sciences.
In plenary sessions, we will explore how to develop and deploy medical countermeasures for an effective response to future outbreaks, and foster a conducive and collaborative environment for building better resilience in the future.
Parallel sessions will enable delegates to discuss focused research areas – and together with poster sessions, provide opportunities for early-career delegates to share their work. The sessions will cover six topics:
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Ethics and context
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Data, analytics and artificial intelligence
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Vaccines and immunology
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Diagnostics and treatments
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Pathogen biology and emerging threats
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Policy and governance
An online attendance option is also available, with access to plenary sessions.
Abstract submission
Abstract submission is now open for delegates joining us in Singapore who wish to give oral or poster presentations at the conference. Submissions close on 27 February 2026.
New for this year is the opportunity for selected poster presenters to also share their research in flash talks.
Supporting delegates from Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs)
Bursaries are available to support delegates from LMICs with travel, accommodation and visa costs.
Find out more
For media enquiries, sponsorship opportunities or further information, contact: events.psi@ndm.ox.ac.uk.
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