Please note that this programme is subject to change.

Agenda

09:00- 09:30 Registration

09:30 – 09:45 Welcome and Introduction 

Speakers: 

• Ali- Al-Jaberi [Conference Moderator] 

09:45 – 10:00 Opening Keynote

Speaker:

• Gerton van den Akker, Deputy Director for Social Development, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

10:00 – 10:40 Global Health in a Changing World – A Fireside Chat with Gavi and The Global Fund  

Speakers:  

• Björn Gillsäter, Managing Director Global Donor Relations, Advocacy and Fundraising, Gavi

• Marijke Wijnroks, Head of the Strategy, Investment and Impact Division, The Global Fund 

• Moderated by Mayada El-Zoghbi, Managing Director, KIT Institute 

10:40 – 11:40 Unravelling the web: Introduction to the Ecosystem of Global Health Initiatives  

This panel is dedicated to setting the scene and how Global Health Initiatives i.e. Gavi and The Global Fund work beyond getting vaccines to beneficiaries, but also work with governments, civil society, and business. This panel will highlight the strongly synergistic benefits to the Netherlands (economic/trade/health security and innovation ecosystem) and provide the context for the thematic topics of the day.  

Speakers: 

• Belinda Borck, Global Public Policy Coordinator & Tony’s Chocolonely Foundation Manager 
• Krystal Mwesiga Birungi- Target Malaria Uganda 
• Racheal Mirembe, Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs Uganda 
• Ed Monchen, CEO i+solutions 
• Moderated by Ali Al-Jaberi

11:40 – 12:00 Q&A for panel and fireside chat

12:00 – 13:00 Lunch

13:00 – 14:00 Private Returns, Public Good: The Business Case for Global Health Investments

This session explores the significant demonstrable economic returns for the Dutch private sector and wider economy resulting from investments in strengthening health systems and combating vaccine-preventable diseases in Gavi and Global Fund-supported countries, highlighting the impact of disease reduction on business operations, workforce productivity, and broader economic growth.  

Speakers:  

• Guido Geerts, CEO Delft Imaging   
• Jan-Willem Scheijgrond, Global Head of Government and Public Affairs Philips  
• Belinda Borck, Global Public Policy Coordinator& Tony’s Chocolonely Foundation Manager  
• Aarti Daryanani, Brand Manager Lifebuoy Global Social Mission  
• Moderated by Kwasi Boahene, Director of Health Systems, PharmAccess 
• Commentator: Sarah Spronk, Policy Coordinator Global Health, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

14:00 – 15:00 Investing for Impact: How Innovative and Sustainable Co-Financing Can Strengthen Country Ownership

This session will explore innovative financing mechanisms in global health such as Gavi’s International Finance Facility for Immunization (IFFIm) and The Global Fund’s Debt2Health’s approach to co-financing ie. domestic health financing showcasing their effectiveness in strengthening health systems, reinforcing national health budget lines, and promoting country ownership.  

Speakers:  

• Ingrid van Wees, IFFIm Board Member 
• Björn Gillsäter, Managing Director Global Donor Relations, Advocacy and Fundraising, Gavi
• Matthew McGregor, Head of Health Finance, The Global Fund  
• Racheal Mirembe, Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs Uganda 
• Moderated by Mustapha Gidado, Executive Director, KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation
• Commentators:  Johanneke de Hoogh, Head of the Global Health and SRHR Division, Directorate of Social Development, Ministry of Foreign Affairs &
• Mariska Meurs, Finance for Health team lead, Wemos

15:00 – 15:30 Coffee & tea break

15.30 – 16.30  Building a Stronger Future: Collaboration in Global Health Security 

The session will address emerging global health concerns, including AMR and the impact of the climate crisis in exacerbating diseases, emphasising international cooperation and shared responsibility. The session will situate the broader connections between global health security, conflict, and stability. 

• Krystal Mwesiga Birungi, Field Entomology Coordinator, Target Malaria Uganda
• Guillaume Simonian, Head of Unit, WHO Global Health for Peace Initiative
• Annick Lenglet, infectious disease field epidemiologist and AMR specialist
• Anja Schreijer, Pandemic and Disaster Preparedness Center, Erasmus MC
• Moderated by Mark Vermeulen, Executive Director, Aidsfonds
• Commentator: Marja Esveld, Deputy Head, division for Security and Rule of Law of the Department for Stability and Humanitarian Aid, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

16:30 – 16:45 Closing Remarks

This session will reflect on the key takeaways from the day and will close with reflections shared from a ONE youth ambassador.

Speakers

• Mari-Luz Kerkhoven, ONE youth ambassador

16:45 – 17:00 Closing

by Ali Al-Jaberi

17:00 – 18:30 Reception