Plenary programme
Five plenaries, one shared ambition
From the impact of climate change on population health and health systems to the role of cities in creating healthier communities, the plenary programme examines the interconnected challenges that define public health today. The sessions also explore health equity across urban and rural settings and the opportunities to improve health through better design of our physical and social environments.
Together, the plenaries set the scene for the scientific programme, offering delegates an opportunity to hear from leading experts, engage with emerging ideas and reflect on the policies and collaborations needed to build healthier, more equitable and climate-resilient societies.
Opening Ceremony: Urban and global synergies: shaping the future of public health with climate resilience, equity and innovation
This session is the official opening session of the conference and provides an introduction to the main theme; Urban and global synergies: shaping the future of public health with climate resilience, equity and innovation
Moderator:
- Manuel Franco, Chair of the 19th EPH Conference 2026
Speakers/Panellists:
- Ana Diez-Roux, Distinguished University Professor of Epidemiology, Director of the Drexel Urban Health Collaborative, Dean Emerita Dornsife School of Public Health
- Natasha Azzopardi-Muscat, WHO Europe Director of health systems
Plenary 2 – Health Systems and Climate Change
How can health systems become both climate-resilient and environmentally sustainable?
- Organised by European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies, European Health Management Association (EHMA) and the European Commission
Plenary 5 – Health by design: building healthy minds and bodies
Exploring how planning and design influence health, wellbeing and equity throughout life.
- Organised by European Public Health Association (EUPHA) and European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)
Closing Ceremony of the 19th European Public Health Conference
Moderator:
- Manuel Franco, Chair of the 19th EPH Conference 2026
Speakers:
- Eduardo Satue de Velasco, Chair of the 19th International Scientific Committee 2026
- Iñaki Gutiérrez-Ibarluzea, Chair of the Local Support Committee 2026
Award Ceremony: Best Poster, Best Abstract, Ference Bojan Award
- Iveta Nagyova, President European Public Health (EPH) Conference Foundation
Welcome to the 20th EPH Conference 2027, Belgrade, Serbia
- Stefan Mandić-Rajčević, Chair of the 20th EPH Conference 2027
