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ESWI Airborne: Intervention Strategies of Acute Respiratory Virus Infections
The series will delve into flu shots, RSV vaccines, COVID-19 boosters, and other kids on the block - what’s new and what’s in the pipeline
www.eswiairborne.org
Webinar: H5N1
4 June 2024
Online webinar
eswi.org/h5n1/webinar
10th ESWI Influenza Conference 2025
20 - 23 October 2025
Valencia, Spain
The European Scientific Working Group on Influenza (ESWI) will organise the 10th edition of its ESWI Influenza Conference in Valencia from 20 - 23 October 2025.
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ESWI Airborne: Life as a scientist
Listen to the new ESWI podcast series featuring Early Career Scientist and explore the joys and sorrows of establishing a scientific career.
www.eswiairborne.org
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2025
9-11
July
 
Infectious diseases, Infection control, Vaccines and Long-Term Care
Venice, Italy
The conference will take place at the Venice International University.
European Interdisciplinary Council on Ageing
2025
14-17
July
 
8th World Bronchiectasis Conference
Brisbane, Australia
The 8th World Bronchiectasis Conference will take place in Brisbane, Australia, from 14–17 July 2025.
Lung Foundation Australia
2025
29-1
AugSep
 
ESC Congress 2025
Madrid, Spain
The ESC Congress will be organised together with the World Congress of Cardiology in Madrid. This year's spotlight theme is "Global Health", emphasising the evolving role of cardiovascular disease within the broader global health landscape.
Together with World Congress of Cardiology
2025
7-10
September
 
19th Vaccine Congress
Kyoto, Japan
Organized by Vaccine, the premier journal for those interested in vaccine science, the congress will bring together leading experts from all over the world to share the latest cutting-edge discoveries in the field.
19th Vaccine Congress
2025
15
September
 
ESWI Science Policy Interface Roundtable in Vienna
Vienna, Austria
ESWI is organising the Science – Policy Interface Roundtable on Facilitating Dialogue to Improve Prevention, Control, and Vaccine Uptake for Influenza at the Medical University of Vienna.
Facilitating Dialogue to Improve Prevention, Control, and Vaccine Uptake for Influenza
2025
17-20
September
 
27th ESCV Conference
Thessaloniki, Greece
The ESCV Annual Meeting has long been a key event for the clinical virology community. It offers delegates the opportunity to exchange knowledge with experts, network with peers, and discuss the latest advances in viruses with colleagues.
European Society for Clinical Virology (ESCV)
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Podcast Series: hMPV – A Common Yet Unknown Respiratory Threat
International Federation on Ageing, IFA
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In this 3-part podcast series, the International Federation on Ageing (IFA) aims to raise awareness of hMPV. The series will feature scientists, clinicians and the voices of older people and groups representing those most at risk of serious disease.
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The European Commission invests in the development of innovative products against respiratory viruses
EU Reporter
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The technology provides a universal solution to respiratory viruses, regardless of an individual's immune history – for example, people who do not sufficiently respond to a vaccine, or don't get vaccinated
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HERA Industry days 2025
European Commission
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The European Commission's Health Emergency Preparedness & Response Authority brought together industry stakeholders, innovators and policymakers in Brussels to advance medical countermeasure and innovation, and enhance collaboration in health preparedness
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EU Working Group on Respiratory Care kick-off meeting
Active Citizenship Network
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This group will lead the development of a Call to Action to advocate for better access to treatments, in particular COVID- 19.
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ESWI networks & communities

Influenza Diabetes Community

The Influenza Diabetes Community (IDC) unites scientists, healthcare professionals, patient -and other stakeholder organisations to discuss, share best practices and to network with the objective to raise awareness of the burden of influenza, Covid-19 and RSV in people living with diabetes.

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Early Career Scientists Network

Some of the best and most innovative ideas come from early career scientists, they are the future of the influenza field. For this reason, ESWI has been actively encouraging the careers of early career scientists for many years. 

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