2026 Global Health Symposium
Thu., Apr. 16, 2026, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 
On April 16, 2026, the Harvard Global Health Institute (HGHI) will host its 4th Annual Global Health Symposium, Global Health Forward: Strength Through Innovation and Collective Action. Convening experts from Harvard and around the world, the symposium will examine the most pressing challenges in global health and explore collective, innovative solutions.
Designed for students, faculty, practitioners, policymakers, and global health leaders, the symposium features a full day of keynote remarks and expert-led discussions addressing critical issues such as global health governance, emergency preparedness, and the global health workforce, highlighting regional and institutional perspectives on sustainable, collaborative solutions.
Held in a hybrid format and livestreamed worldwide, the event is free and open to the public. In-person attendance is by invitation only.
Online Location: YouTube Livestream
Gazette Classification: Art/Design, Community, Conferences, Diversity and Inclusion, Education, Health Sciences, Humanities, Law, Mental Health / Wellness, Research study, Science
Organization/Sponsor: Harvard Global Health Institute
Speaker(s): Full list: globalhealth.harvard.edu…, The 2026 Symposium will feature a keynote address by Dr. Sania Nishtar, CEO of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, whose leadership has advanced vaccine equity, strengthened health systems, and fostered global cooperation in health.
Cost: Free
Contact Info: [email protected]
Harvard Key Required: No
More info: globalhealth.harvard.edu…