Dear Friends of the World Health Summit,

As we approach the World Health Summit 2024, I am excited to welcome you to Berlin, where we will gather under this year’s theme: "Building Trust for a Healthier World". More than ever, trust is the foundation for sustainable, equitable health solutions.

Health is a global public good, and the global health community is united by a shared commitment to advancing health for everyone, everywhere. This community has a responsibility to overcome political and cultural divides in an era where political tensions and instability increases. We must build trust and establish collaboration to navigate these challenges and secure a healthier future.

The conversations and new partnerships forged at this year’s Summit will shape our collective ability to jointly overcome crises and work together toward solutions that prioritize the well-being of humans, animals, and our planet.

A signature event in reaching this goal will be the largest international pledging event yet for the WHO Investment Round, aimed at securing critical stable funding to advance the WHO's mission of "Health for All". At this event, we are proud to welcome, among others, the German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, the Director General of the WHO Dr Tedros, the chair of the Gates Foundation Bill Gates and John-Arne Røttingen, CEO of Wellcome Trust. 

With over 350 speakers and thousands of participants from all sectors and regions, the Summit promises to be a pivotal moment for global health dialogue and action. Let us seize this opportunity to live up to our responsibility, strengthen connections, exchange ideas, and generate impactful solutions — guided by trust and collaboration.

I look forward to seeing you in Berlin.

Stay safe, stay healthy!

Axel R. Pries
President
World Health Summit

Speakers

Join us at WHS 2024 to hear from over 350 speakers from around the world, including ministers, top experts, and representatives from leading global health organizations. Visit our speaker page to explore more.

Speakers in 30 Seconds

Watch the WHS 2024 Speaker Teaser here.

Don’t Miss These Key Events at WHS 2024

WHS Opening Night, Sunday October 13 at 6:00 PM CEST
Replacing the traditional Opening Ceremony, this event will feature WHS President Prof. Axel Pries presenting the theme, "Building Trust for a Healthier World." WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus will offer welcome remarks, setting an engaging tone for the Summit's discussions. The event will also include the baton handover from Monash University to NIMS University Jaipur, officially designating NIMS as the host for the upcoming Regional Meeting in New Delhi in April 2025. Following the welcome, we invite you to enjoy a reception featuring a variety of food and drinks. 

"All for Health, Health for All: Signature Event for the WHO Investment Round", Monday October 14 at 6:00 PM CEST
Join us for the Signature Event at this year's World Health Summit. This event supports the WHO Investment Round, aimed at mobilizing resources and fostering partnerships for global health equity. The event is co-hosted by Germany, France and Norway. Speakers include: Chancellor Olaf Scholz, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and Bill Gates, Chair of the Gates Foundation.

Keynote Sessions
Don't miss out on pivotal sessions on Investing in Women's Health, featuring the launch of the WomenX Collective Berlin Hub; an exploration of Milestones and Challenges in Tackling AMR, aimed at inspiring urgent action; a discussion on Redefining Global Health in the Era of Climate Shocks, highlighting community-driven solutions; and the unveiling of Global Health 2050, presenting the Lancet Commission's report on investing in health for a sustainable future. 

Participate Online!

For those unable to attend the Summit in person in Berlin, the entire program will be streamed live online, no ticket neccessary. Livestream links for each session can be found in the program. All sessions will be recorded and accessible on our YouTube channel.

Social Media 

We invite you to share #WHS2024 using our hashtag and handles, and follow WHS on social media: 
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LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram: @worldhealthsummit

If you wish to receive material to promote your sessions and/or speakers - just email us and we'll happily provide a communications package.

Press and Media

The entire main program of the World Health Summit 2024 is open to the press. Digital participation is possible without prior accreditation. Video and audio material can be used upon request. 

Please visit our Press Kit for comprehensive information, photos, and downloads.
Find all press releases here.
For media inquiries, please contact us.

Make the most out of your WHS Experience 

Looking for tips to make the most of your time at the World Health Summit 2024? Check out our post on LinkedIn for detailed steps you can take to expand your network, plan ahead, and prepare for the event.

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