Programme

The programme includes both scientific findings gained in the OH SURVector project on cross-border vector monitoring and One Health vector-borne disease surveillance, as well as policy-related presentations and discussions.

Please note that the current programme may be subject to change.

Tentative Programme:

November 24^th, 2026 

08:15                  Registration and Get together

09:00                  Official Opening of the Symposium and Welcome

09:15                  Keynote: Carlos Das Neves, Chief Scientist at the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) (title tbc) 

10:00                  Scientific presentations on results from the OH SURVector project

·         Field work tick monitoring and pathogen detection: Kateřina Kybicová (SZÚ) and Consortium colleagues

·         Field work mosquito monitoring and pathogen detection: Karin Bakran-Lebl (AGES) and Consortium colleagues

·         Data and Analysis: Marek Malý (SZÚ) and Consortium colleagues 

13:00                  Lunch break & Networking

14:00                  Overview talk: Anna Papa (AUTH) and Annette Nigsch (AGES):  The importance of Cross-border One Health Surveillance

                           for VBD –  national perspectives from the public health and animal health perspective

14:30                  Scientific presentations on results from the OH SURVector project (continuation)

·         Communication and dissemination: Smaro Sotiraki (ELGO) and Consortium colleagues 

15:15                  Coffee break & Networking

15:45                  Panel Discussion on VBD Surveillance with national and international representatives from policy and experts)

17:15                  Summary and Closure

17:30                  Joint visit to the Christmas market (at one’s own expense) 

19:00                  Conference dinner at 7Stern Bräu (In 10 minutes walking distance from the Symposium location; separate registration required)

Be sure to check back here regularly to get informed about our speakers!