Overview
The annual Global Health Norway Conference will take place on November 5–6, 2025, in Bergen. This year, the event is hosted by the Centre for International Health at the University of Bergen.
The conference is structured in two main parts; Thematic keynote sessions and scientific abstract presentations.
Programme
Part I: Thematic Keynote Sessions
The first part will feature keynote discussions around four central themes:
- North-South Collaboration: How can we strengthen cooperation?
Successful global partnerships between the Global North and South require mutual respect, transparent communication, and shared objectives. Recognizing the historical impacts of colonization is essential for creating fair and balanced relationships.
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Catherine Kyobutungi, Executive Director of the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) and Co-Editor-in-Chief, PLOS Global Public Health. - Climate Change: How can we best respond to this global crisis?
With escalating climate concerns—rising temperatures, sea level rise, and extreme weather events—how do these changes impact global health? One case study to be explored is heat-induced kidney disease.
Keynote Speakers: Prof. Carl-Gustaf Elinder, Karolinska University Hospital and Karolinska Institutet, Sweden; Prof. Helge Drange, Geophysical Institute, University of Bergen. - Research Prioritization: How should we decide what matters most?
Insights will be shared from the Global Burden of Disease project and discussions will focus on setting research priorities in global health.
Keynote Speakers: Prof. Simon Øverland, Centre for International Health; Prof. Kjell Arne Johansson, BCEPS; Prof. Emeritus Stein Emil Vollset, University of Bergen. - Artificial Intelligence in Global Health: How can we harness its potential?
AI offers transformative opportunities in global health, from improved diagnostics to personalized care and system optimization.
Keynote Speaker: Prof. Pinar Heggernes, University of Bergen.
Part II: Scientific Abstract Presentations
Researchers, students, and health professionals are invited to submit abstracts on topics relevant to global health research. Accepted submissions will be presented during the second part of the conference.
- Abstract submission deadline: April 11, 2025
- Notification of acceptance: June 30, 2025
- Fill in this form and upload your abstract here.
Registration
Registration Link. There is no registration fee.
For more information about the Global Health Norway Network and conference, please visit official webpage.
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