[WHA79 Side Event]
Global Health Diplomacy Forum 2026
Centered on youth-driven digital health initiatives, this forum invites participants to co-create future pathways for smart health governance. The session opens with insights from two speakers experienced in digital health and youth empowerment, followed by a future-oriented workshop to develop strategic responses, as well as identify the resources and partnerships needed to translate innovation into global health impact.
WHA 78 side event. The forum is scheduled to take place in Geneva, Switzerland, and it will focus on two sub-themes: Innovative Health Strategies for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), and Sustainable Youth Engagement in International Health Affairs and Global Health Diplomacy. Renowned global health experts and distinguished representatives from leading healthcare organizations will be invited to deliver keynote speeches and participate in roundtable discussions. This forum aims to provide a platform for healthcare students and professionals to engage in meaningful dialogue on these critical topics. To maximize accessibility, the event will be live-streamed to enable real-time dissemination of insights.
Who Shapes the Future of Smart Health?
Ethics, Sustainability, and Youth Leadership in Global Health Diplomacy
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 14:00-14:30 | Registration |
| 14:30-14:40 | Welcome speech & Introduction |
| 14:40-14:55 | Keynote speech 1(15mins) |
| 14:55-15:10 | Keynote speech 2(15mins) |
| 15:10-15:40 | Panel Discussion(30mins) |
| 15:40-17:00 | Future-oriented workshop |
| An interactive, youth-led workshop exploring future pathways for ethical and sustainable digital health through case studies, group dialogue, and strategic co-creation. | |
| 15:40-15:50 | Cases Introduction |
| 15:50-16:30 | Group Discussion + Coffee Break(freely) |
| 16:30-16:50 | Group Presentation |
| 16:50-17:00 | Conclusion |
| 17:00-17:30 | Networking reception |
Event information
Time and Date: 14:00-17:10 (GMT+2), May 18th (Mon.), 2025
Venue: President Wilson Hotel Geneva
(Quai Wilson 47, 1211 Genève, Switzerland)
Live-streaming available for virtual participants
