Vaccine Symposium
Building the Next Generation of Vaccine Cold-chain in Africa
Save the date: 17th to the 19th November 2025, Kigali.
Vaccine Symposium
Join us for this pivotal Vaccine Symposium hosted over 3 days by the Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold-Chain (ACES) in collaboration with the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC), the University of Birmingham (UoB), the Clean Cooling Network, and partners.
Delve into 3 days of strategies for enhancing vaccine equity, climate resilience, and cross-sectoral research in cold-chain management. Join us at the ACES Rubirizi Campus, Kigali, from 17th to 19th November.
This symposium aligns with the Clean Cooling Network's commitment to advancing inclusive, environmentally sustainable solutions in global health and science.
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Event details
This event will convene leading scientists, researchers, policymakers, and industry experts to explore cutting-edge advancements in resilient, climate-friendly vaccine cold-chain systems, fostering scientific innovation and collaboration across Africa.
- Day 1 (17th November): Opening remarks, keynote speeches, and presentations on vaccine supply chain data, economics, immune diagnostics, cold-chain systems, clinical trials, and drone applications in healthcare.
- Day 2 (18th November): Presentations on ACES operations, vaccine logistics, environmental testing, AI in antimicrobial resistance, followed by closing remarks.
- Day 3 (19th November): Optional field visit with selective seats to the Zipline site in Muhanga for a hands-on drone technology demonstration and facility tour.
Highlights over the 3 days
- Keynote addresses from global health leaders
- Scientific presentations on emerging technologies such as drone-enabled logistics, AI-driven monitoring, and state-of-the-art point-of-care diagnostics
- Interactive panel discussions
- Facility tours, and
- Networking sessions.
Delve into strategies for enhancing vaccine equity, climate resilience, and cross-sectoral research in cold-chain management.
Drawing on ACES's mission to address critical gaps in vaccine distribution through sustainable solutions, this Vaccine Symposium builds upon prior successful gatherings by promoting evidence-based discussions and partnerships. It offers a unique platform for the scientific community to tackle pressing challenges in healthcare, vaccine research, and infrastructure, contributing to Africa's broader health security and development objectives.
Why attend?
Engage with groundbreaking research on vaccine science and state-of-the-art point-of-care diagnostics, collaborate with international experts in vaccine research and cold-chain optimization, and influence the future of climate-adaptive solutions. This symposium aligns with the Clean Cooling Network's commitment to advancing inclusive, environmentally sustainable solutions in global health and science.
