Conference: Preparing for health crises in a changing world: The need for new evidence-informed narratives
On October 27, 2025 we invite you to our 5th international conference in Bergen.
In the current geopolitical situation, narratives of war, conflict and climate disasters lead individuals and nations to mistrust and quickly changing priorities according to the latest events as presented by the media. This conference will give participants a opportunity for reflection about the possibilities of creating narratives that can inform research and action for preparedness for future health crises in a collaborative, learning and sustainable fashion.
Target group
Researchers, policy makers, civil society, students interested in fair and sustainable preparedness for future health crises
Programme 09:00-15:30
- Coffee and mingeling
- Welcome
- Keynote: Bjørn-Inge Larsen, Norwegian Ministry of Health and Care Services
Public Health Preparedness Priorities under Geopolitical Instability - Abstract presentations
- Lunch
- Abstract presentations/workshop with Bergen municipality
- Panel debate: New evidence-informed nattatives for health preparedness
- Sasikiran Kandula- The power of numbers to create narratives
- Anne Blanchard - Excluded voices and how to listen to them
- Everline Mjømen - Migrant voices and how to engage them in evidence making
- Keynote: John Launer, UK
Meeting misinformation and conspiratory theories with new narratives - Closing
Programme in PDF (external link)
Date and venue
Date: October 27, 2025
Time: 09:00-15:30
Venue: Terminus Hall, Grand Hotel Terminus (Bergen city center)
Conference fee
- 1100 NOK including lunch and refreshments
- No refunds