Save the date: Twelfth EDCTP Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, from 15 to 20 June 2025
We are delighted to announce that the Twelfth EDCTP Forum will take place on 15-20 June 2025, at the Kigali Convention Centre in Kigali, Rwanda. The event will be hosted by the Ministry of Health of Rwanda and the Rwanda Biomedical Centre, and jointly organised by Global Health EDCTP3 and the EDCTP Association.
The theme for the 2025 Forum is “Better health through global research partnerships”.
Over the past two decades, the biennial EDCTP Forum has evolved to become one of the most prominent cross-disease and inter-disciplinary conferences focusing on clinical research and research capacity strengthening in sub-Saharan Africa, with global collaboration. In the spirit of a true partnership of equals, the Forum is held alternately in Africa and Europe. Building on the resounding success of the Eleventh EDCTP Forum held in France in 2023, at which EDCTP celebrated its 20th anniversary, the Twelfth EDCTP Forum will take place in Rwanda, the heart of Africa.
"We are honored to host the Twelfth EDCTP Forum, a prestigious and highly anticipated scientific event. Our preparations are in full swing to ensure this forum becomes a landmark, delivering outstanding success and meaningful outcomes. We look forward to showcasing cutting-edge research and innovative interventions aimed at addressing the evolving challenges of infectious diseases." Dr. Claude Muvunyi, Director General of the Rwanda Biomedical Centre and EDCTP Association General Assembly representative of Rwanda
The Twelfth EDCTP Forum provides an international platform for the presentation and discussion of cutting-edge research addressing the burden of poverty-related and neglected infectious diseases in sub-Saharan Africa and the capacity development and networking activities that support this goal.
This conference presents a unique platform for a diverse set of stakeholders, including representatives from research institutions and universities, the larger scientific community, health care providers, governments, regional bodies, regulators, civil society, and public and private research and development partners. The main Forum programme includes plenary sessions, parallel sessions, exhibition of posters, symposia, workshops, and various opportunities for discussion and collaboration.
"We have an exciting and thought-provoking programme in store for the Twelfth EDCTP Forum that reflects our growing efforts in scientific excellence and leadership in advancing global health. This is an unparalleled opportunity that draws together key stakeholders in Kigali to foster research collaboration, drive innovation and showcase the impact of the EDCTP programmes, while empowering African researchers to lead the field. We are fully committed to making this Forum the global health event that will never leave your life the same!" Dr. Michael Makanga, Executive Director of Global Health EDCTP3 and Chair of the Twelfth EDCTP Forum Programme Committee
The opening ceremony of the Twelfth EDCTP Forum will take place on 15 June 2025 and will be followed by three days of scientific programme from 16-18 June 2025. The last two days will be dedicated to workshops, side meetings and visits to research centres in Kigali on 19-20 June 2025. More information on the programme, registration, abstract submission and sponsorship opportunities will be made available on the Forum website, which will be launched soon.
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Learn more about the previous EDCTP Forums:
Eleventh EDCTP Forum – summary and main highlights
Tenth EDCTP Forum – summary and main highlights