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9 July (Wednesday)

9:00-10:15
Auditorium 1-4      
Plenary  
Tapping the Demographic Dividend: Strengthening Early Childhood Development 

Discover how investing in early childhood can transform health, nutrition, and equity—starting from the very first years of life. 

9:00-10:15
Multifunction Hall 1         
Parallel Session T1: Climate & Health Track 
Sustainable & Resilient Health Systems & Infrastructure: Thailand, Armenia & India 

Explore common challenges and innovative examples from countries on developing climate resilient health systems and infrastructure.                                                                                                                  

9:00-10:15
Multifunction Hall 2     
Parallel Session T2: Universal Health Coverage Track 
Tackling Cancer Care: Innovative Models from Assam, India & the Philippines   

Discover innovative models for tackling cancer care focused on improving early detection, personalized treatment, and accessibility.                                                                 

9:00-10:15
Multifunction Hall 3      
Parallel Session T5: Financing for Health Track 
Strategic Reforms on Health Financing: UHC Reforms on the Frontline in Indonesia, Viet Nam, Türkiye and Mongolia  

Explore how four countries strengthen health coverage and financial sustainability through recent health financing reforms and strategies for informal sector inclusion.                                      

10:45-12:00  
Auditorium 1-4          
Plenary   
How Pandemic Response Drives UHC  

Hear from global experts as they reveal how plugging the gaps in our response to the COVID-19 pandemic can yield lasting wins for routine health services.

13:15-14:30 
Auditorium 2 & 3           
Parallel Session T1: Climate & Health Track   
Sustainable & Resilient Health Systems & Infrastructure: Pakistan, Philippines & CAREC

Learn how countries are transforming health facilities with energy-efficient technologies and robust designs, setting new design standards for low-carbon, future-ready healthcare delivery. 

13:15-14:30 
Auditorium 1             
Parallel Session T2: Universal Health Coverage Track  
Transforming Nursing: New Approaches from Pakistan & the Philippines 

Discover new approaches to transforming nursing, with a focus on innovations, challenges, and policy implications within the evolving global healthcare landscape.   

13:15-14:30 
Auditorium 4           
Parallel Session T3: Pandemics & Infectious Diseases Track  
Advanced Warning & Response (AWARE) Systems 

Explore how ADB’s AWARE initiative is transforming climate-health resilience with early warning tools, real-time data, and country-driven solutions.

13:15-14:30 
Multifunction Hall 2     
Parallel Session T7: Non-communicable Diseases, Aging, Disability & Mental Health Track   
Healthy Aging: The Integral Role of Long-Term Care  

Explore strategies and best practices for building sustainable long-term care systems that support healthy aging and dignity for older populations across the region.  

13:15-14:30 
Multifunction Hall 1       
Parallel Session T10: Partnerships Track  
Asian Coalition for Financing Research, Vaccine Development & Other Innovations
(Part 1)  

Organized by:
Learn about the Asian Funders’ Coalition and how it strengthens regional R&D efforts for infectious disease prevention and control, to enhance public health impact regionally and globally. 

14:35-15:50 
Auditorium 2 & 3     
Parallel Session T2: Universal Health Coverage Track    
UHC Reforms in India: Bringing Demand & Supply Side Reforms Together 

Learn more about India’s ‘Ayushman Bharat’, the country’s comprehensive primary healthcare delivery and social insurance coverage. 

14:35-15:50  
Auditorium 1            
Parallel Session T4: Private Sector & Health Track   
Behind the Deal: What Makes Healthcare PPPs Work (or Fail)?  

Gain practical insights from public and private sector leaders on lessons, expectations, and effective strategies for implementing successful healthcare PPPs. 

14:35-15:50  
Auditorium 4            
Parallel Session T6: Multisectoral Action Track   
Transport, Health & Air Pollution  

Explore mitigation strategies for Transport-Related Air Pollution (TRAP) through urban transport planning, and health system responses.                          

14:35-15:50 
Multifunction Hall 2   
Parallel Session T9: Innovations for Health Track     
Logistics & Supply Chain for UHC  

Explore how efficient logistics and supply chain systems advance UHC and ensure the timely delivery of essential health services and commodities. 

14:35-15:50 
Multifunction Hall 1      
Parallel Session T10: Partnerships     
Asian Coalition for Financing Research, Vaccine Development & other Innovations
(Part 2) 

Organized by:
Learn about the Asian Funders’ Coalition and how it strengthens regional R&D efforts for infectious disease prevention and control, to enhance public health impact regionally and globally. 

16:10-17:30   
Auditorium 2 & 3          
Parallel Session T2: Universal Health Coverage Track     
Strengthening Thailand's Health System 
Organized by:
Explore how Thailand is strengthening its health system to sustain and advance UHC through policy innovation, primary care investment, and inclusive health reforms.                        

16:10-17:30   
Auditorium 1                 
Parallel Session T3: Pandemics & Infectious Diseases Track  
From Crisis to Confidence: Building a Pandemic-Ready Asia & the Pacific  

Learn how Asia and the Pacific can transition from crisis response to long-term resilience by strengthening pandemic preparedness through financing, coordination, and cross-sectoral action.             

16:10-17:30   
Auditorium 4              
Parallel Session T9: Innovations for Health Track      
Digital Health Innovations and Use of Geographic Information System (GIS) and Earth Observation in the Health Sector 

Explore how digital health innovations can strengthen health systems, improve service delivery, and advance UHC across Asia and the Pacific.                

16:10-17:30   
Multifunction Hall 2
Special Event    
Innovations Marketplace   

Explore groundbreaking health innovations that advance access, quality, and climate resilience.                                               

18:00-20:00   
Staff Hub                    
Reception
Knowledge & Solutions Night 


Celebrate innovation and collaboration in health through an evening of knowledge sharing, networking, and spotlight sessions on transformative solutions.                  

*Agenda and schedule as of June 2025, may be subject to change.









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